The coup in the picture I would think will only hold about 3 chickens and trust me you will get more. . Lol they are addictive and all the coups I've seen at Shipton are way over priced cheaply constructed .. you can find plans online at pint rest you will save money and have it built better ...
I don't see why a permit is needed court nix quail aren't wild animals they have been bread for domestic use they aren't even native to us from my understanding
I use 2 regular 60 watt light bulbs the case is made of plywood with 2 plexiglass viewing opening I used 2" foam insulation on the inside you can pick up the water heater thermostat at any hardware
I made my own incubator and actually holds temp and humidity alot more consistent then the cheap store bought incubator . Mine has 2 light bulbs run off a hot water heater thermostat and I also have a computer fan for air and used 2" foam board to insulate it ..Easy thing to make and I've gotten...
today is day 24 and i have one egg chirped and craked a hole in the shell . they are cayuga ,roan , and khaki . this is the first time I've incubated ducks and it is a homemade incubator but has always kept a consistent 99 degrees acording to the electronic temp and humidity gauge i have...
Check Craigslist I believe they have some I've seen quite a few that might be in your area .. I've checked all over and checked for family in that area
Anytime as long as your close and usually have some kind of scrap to help out lol its a fun hobby for me plus it's always go to know someone that can split a chic or duck order