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Is quail behavior hereditary?
I have 4 golden italian hens and a Jumbo brown rooster in a pen together. One of the golden italian hens I have named Miss Peck because she pecks everyone constantly. I have put her on time out. By putting her in a small rabbit cage next to them. But when she is returned she stops for a while... -
Added a digital temperature controller to a Farm Innovators circulated fan incubator
I just wanted to share a cool find with you all. I was going nuts dealing with temperature swings in my incubator. I found a digital temperature controller on Ebay for $7 and free shipping. With the help of Rush Lane Poultry and DH, we hooked it up and it works like a charm. I have it set at... -
Hen walking backwards
I have some quail that hatched on February 24, 2014. One of my Italian hens walks forward then brings her head close to her body and walks backward. What is she doing? Is she ok? -
Would you buy quail from a live poultry market to keep as breeding stock?
Hi everyone! I am very motivated to get into raising quail for meat and eggs. I already have rabbits. And would love to raise some jumbo brown quail. I live in NYC near a live poultry market, that has the jumbo quail for sale. The price is 6 for $20. Would any of you buy some to keep as...