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Harmless / Safe plants that quails don't like
Looking for recommendations for plants to put in my aviary, that quails don't like and are safe - just in case ;) Thanks! -
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Canada: Quail, Heat Lamp?
So... wondering if I should put a temp heat source in my quail aviary to offset a polar vortex this week? Weather forecast in Celcius and setup in images - appreciate your feedback! -
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Another invermectin question?! Yep
Trying to find out: What is the difference between topical and oral application of Invermectin? I am reading conflicting info on uses for each application... I want to treat intestinal worms. Ty- DAttard
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- Forum: Predators and Pests
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Another invermectin question?! Yep
Read the threads....What is the difference between topical and oral dosing? Do they both work for surface and internal worms? Reading alot of different opinions. I want to treat for intestinal worms. TY- DAttard
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- Forum: Predators and Pests
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green watery diarrhea
Did you find a solution? Having similar issue....- DAttard
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- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Quail Coop Design - Arctic Climate
I've begun deep layer method/composting within my aviary. I used a blend of: Autumn leaves, pine needles, garden dirt, pine shavings, hemp, BIO-CHAR, and occasional STALL Dry. Right now it's 4-6" deep in areas, and I turn it thoroughly every other day and add something new. I have no ammonia... -
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Bedding problems
For chickens: We put bins under our roost bars, to collect overnight droppings. Which we dump into compost 2 x year. For my quail: I've begun deep layer method/composting within my quail Aviary. I used a blend of: Autumn leaves, pine needles, garden dirt, pine shavings, hemp, BIO-CHAR, and...- DAttard
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- Forum: Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance
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Winter bedding?
I've begun deep layer method/composting within my aviary. I used a blend of: Autumn leaves, pine needles, garden dirt, pine shavings, hemp, BIO-CHAR, and occasional STALL Dry. Right now it's 4-6" deep in areas, and I turn it thoroughly every other day and add something new. I have no ammonia... -
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Creative quail bedding ideas
I've begun deep layer method/composting within my aviary. I used a blend of: Autumn leaves, pine needles, garden dirt, pine shavings, hemp, BIO-CHAR, and occasional STALL Dry. Right now it's 4-6" deep in areas, and I turn it thoroughly every other day and add something new. I have no ammonia... -
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Localized feather loss
So this. 😞 No evidence of lice or mites. No Roo damage on back of head, but could this be from Roo feet? It's cold here in Canada. Molting would be odd RN Ty -
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Deep Litter: Biochar. (Quail)
Lots of places to purchase, although I think in summer I will make it (see Youtube)- DAttard
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- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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Deep Litter: Biochar. (Quail)
So.... quails are poopy. LOL I've an aviary and have been slowly building up a deep litter method to "compost within" kind of thinking. Mixing & burying poops within varying types of litter. (Dry leaves, soil, pine straw, hay, pine shavings, STALL dry, etc) I've been reading many scientific...- DAttard
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- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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Random Quail Deaths. Advice Please
TY Nabiki, they are dry. I did post mortem on today's hen, and her abdomen was full of loose watery stool. But she was frozen when I found her, and had to thaw her. All organs, eggs, flesh, fat, etc looked fine. Could the feces leakage be post mortem? Her vent was clean. -
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Random Quail Deaths. Advice Please
Hi all - Need advice 😞 I've lost a hen a week for 4 weeks now! I've quail: half are 9mths old, half are 5 mths old. Mix of ages are dying. >I've 22 birds, 5 Roos. > I'm in Canada where's it's not even cold yet. Ranging -5C/12C so far and expect to hit and avg of -5C/-20C in the new year. >This... -
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Converting chicken run to quail habitat?
My girls lay in a box , they love Timothy hay and I only put it in the boxes. I keep very little ground cover anywhere else and when I find eggs occasionally outside of box I move it to box. 99% of my eggs are in the box. I also use an electric 15amp greenhouse mat under hay in box to take the... -
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Grower or Starter? (Canadian Winter)
I also use masterfeeds. And just switched to grower. It's enough protein and I feel the fat will help keep them warm here in Ontario, Canada. I supplement with Hagen Budgie oyster shells, mealworms - and birdseed on occasion. -
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Celadon Eggs turning white?
I've hatched & raised celadons, who are now 12wks old. Their eggs were a stunning blue, but have been slowly turning white. Some are almost entirely white now. Could this be nutritional? They're on Turkey/Gamebird grower, at 22% protein and I supplement with mealworms and/or birdseed mix. We...
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