Just out of curiosity, by show of votes:
IYE what is the best kind or breed of quail to keep as a pet that especially doesn't mind or even likes to be handled?
Hi everyone, I'm sure there are those of you who may have answered this question many times but not sure what thread to look for...
I have what believe is an American game mutt hen. She was given to me by a friend and he told me she has been a good layer. Not sure exactly how old she is, but my...
I just picked up a bag of Texas Natural brand game bird start for my Coturnix quail. Anyone else using this? I'm switching over from the Purina brand. I was getting it for 60 cents a pound. The TN brand is running $1.75 a pound. Y'all "pro-non-GMO'ers" out there think it's work it for DP quail?
I have my 5 1/2 week olds outside and it's getting really close to trip digit temps here in DFW. This little trick seems to be effective. Put a little box sideways in the cage and throw in come gel cool freeze packs. I'll put them in about 11-noon when the temps start soaring and by sundown they...
I'm sure there are those of you BYC'ers that live in hotter climates than I do, but here in Fort Worth, Texas it still gets pretty hot over the summer. Baruch HaShem we have had an exceptionally mild summer so far compared to previous summers and decent rainfall. Today we got up to 99 degrees...
Well, although I have joined in and started a few discussions, I guess I have yet to formally introduce myself as a new member. My name is Hillel and I am humbly residing in Fort Worth, Tx. I have a small backyard... well farm I guess. 8 hens: 2 BOs, 2 RIRs, a buff bantam Orpington (I believe)...
I helped a good buddy build his coop a few years back and for my help he gave me a hen that he kept until I moved I to a place where I could have my own flock. That time has come and he let me take her home. He says she's a "mutt". Can anyone tell me what breed or maybe mix she might be? Thanks.
Hello, this is my first post. Had a discovery today. I have a small backyard flock here at my home in Fort Worth, Texas. We live in a hilly part of town that has very rocky terrain and part of our backyard fence was lined with natural rock that had been excavated for the build plot of our home...