Ah yeah, I've learnt the hard way with having the courage to dispatch after raising the chicks from eggs. Waking up to a blood bath in the boys pen did the job!
Currently on my second batch of 11 Italien corturnix chicks, most of which are boys. I'm not saying it'll be super easy this time...
Heheh, I'm glad someone's laughing and not absolutely horrified at my error! And yes... I don't know why I didn't think of a sand bath. I may have just assumed they were too young for one, but I've now given them one, and it's worked a treat! They've been sand bathing and preening and they're...
Hi there all!
I'm a long time reader of this site, but first time question-poster.
I'm raising my first batch of quail chicks, they're only just 2 weeks old. Theres 8 of them, and their feathers have been coming through nicely, and they have all seemed to be in good health so far.
However...
Hi there!
I'm living in the North of the UK (Lancashire) and began my journey with corturnix quail about 2 months ago. I live in a small stone house with a small garden, so even though I don't have room for chickens, I was glad to learn I had room for quail. And, well, I've already had plenty...