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What climate for Buttonquail?
I am interested in Buttonquail. I have several empty rabbit cages that I could put them in but what cold temps can they tolerate? I am in South Dakota and I put heat lamps above all my poultry with plenty of bedding, but it still gets chilly. Bobwhites aren't supposed to be able to tolerate our... -
New Member
Hello! I joined today because I am trying to find a friend for my lonely remaining Snowflake bobwhite. I LOVE the bobwhite call, but I feel so bad for him when he calls because I know he is lonely. I also have a mixed assortment of hens and I will be getting more hens, roosters, and a few...- ziggy2106
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Chicken Massacre of 2015
I have only had chickens for two years. I started with eighteen (I ordered 15 but I received extra and they did well!) They were mostly Buff and Light Brahma hens, with three Salmon Favorelle hens and three Salmon Favorelle Roosters, plus an adopted SF rooster that had been a 4H project. I only...- ziggy2106
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- Forum: Predators and Pests
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Why did you pick the chicken breed that you did?
I'll admit that I am actually terrified of chickens. I am doing much better now, but I only have five very tame hens currently. My fear came from a Bantam rooster attack when I was two. My mom says I was lucky that I didn't lose an eye and I have a faded dime size red mark on my cheek bone to...- ziggy2106
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- Forum: General breed discussions & FAQ