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Getting another hen is an option, but I don't think it's right for either of us. After losing our rats to old age issues so recently, I can't handle the endless cycle of getting new companions when one passes away, my heart can't take it. This happens with folks who have rats, they need a buddy...

I'm still in absolute shock as I write this. I had a pair of button quail for almost two years now, wonderful little birds, they were pair bonded and loved each other to pieces. Absolutely inseparable. Sometime last night, our little hen passed away of a prolapse. I didn't notice until this...

I love how secure and well designed it is...too many pretty coops are ruined by losing focus on safety vs. aesthetics. I'll have to take a couple of these ideas for myself when I get to making my coop....

Sorry it took me a bit to reply, work has been exhausting and I've been busy getting ready for the quail! The two wild color ones are PERFECT, oh my gosh they're adorable. I love the other roo as well but knowing that multiple roosters won't do well together, we'll stick to the first two. I...

That all sounds perfect!! I'm doing some prepping and ordering supplies today, so with any luck we should be ready to pick up a pair as soon as this weekend if that works for you! I talked with my SO and we can definitely make it happen. The enclosure for them is equal to 50G and will be...

I live in Lancaster county and while I can't get buttons right now (I can talk to my SO and see what he says about this though) I may be able to soon. How old are your birds, and how much are you selling them for? :) (These would be our first quail, but I've done a LOT of research off and on...

What it says on the tin! I'm putting together plans to get a pair of button quail in the coming months and I'm trying to see if I can locate someone a bit closer to us for pick up of a sexed pair of them. Located in Lancaster county, willing to drive up to a couple hours if need be. Remember...

Oh my gosh this is so informational!! Thank you for taking the time to write all of that, I'll look into all of those, this is awesome!! :D

Also @Cindy in PA! This was so lucky, oh my goodness. You said that you get a local source, yeah? I've never been to Fleetwood, but we're actually an hour's drive out! What do you happen to use, and where do you get it from?

Ah, I never even thought about how it effects shelf life, that's a good point...between cost, shelf life, and the trend of vegetarian chicken care, it makes sense that most of the big wigs would change to vegetable protein only. The good news is I know when I can get chickens we'll probably be...

While I do agree in comparison that poultry have more research poured into them, being an incredibly important livestock for hundreds of years, I still don't think that all diets out there for any animal are guaranteed to be good. If cats and dogs of all things still have plenty of...

Okay! This is really helpful, thank you! I've heard that purina can be a dodgy brand though. Why is that? Some people swear by it and others hate it. Is there a reason why? Personally I'm not against a more complicated or extra effort approach, so long as it's not harmful to them. My own pet...

Hey all! I've been researching chickens for years now, and while I've never posted on the forum before I'm in need of some up-to-date answers when it comes to chicken feed. What are the best CURRENT chicken feeds with animal protein? Which ones are the highest quality, and which have the most...