California - Northern

[MossyoakLane]

Mario just told me buffy passed last night. I guess I'll know more when I get the necro. I'm sad I was not there when she passed.

Rip sweet girl.

I am so sorry.

 

[ronott1]

Mario just told me buffy passed last night. I guess I'll know more when I get the necro. I'm sad I was not there when she passed.

Rip sweet girl.

That is Sad!

 

[PetRock]

Mario just told me buffy passed last night. I guess I'll know more when I get the necro. I'm sad I was not there when she passed.

Rip sweet girl.

So sorry!

 

[Flowers of Abba]

My quail pens were old pidgin pens I modified. They are all wire except for the back.

I use a tidy cat cat litter box for the dusting box. That is 3d and gives hiding spaces in the back , a place to jump up on , and makes a nice obstical course for when a head quail wants to chase. Wash you sand or use play sand if you use a top so they dont colletct dust . dont want them breathing dust.

There is a nice old redwood box on the other side worn smooth from being used since 1970 or so on the other side also sideways for them to sit in and climb on.

I find with that much 2 level space i can fit a few more birds then recomended and they are happy. My quail seem happier in 10-12 sets rather then 4-5 sets. As long as the roos can get away from each other.

The other type i have is a 2 tier with boxes on top and equine pellet bedding on the bottom. I have a pladtic 8.5x 11 in box type thing on the bottom to act as a box. It gets the same bedding in it prety quickly but they still prefer to sit and dust bathe in that.

The top level is wood where the ramp goes up and wire elsewhere. There are 2 boxes one covererd one uncovered and a ramp up to the boxes.

The ramps are a big hit. That one was originally made by mario as a broodies cage but the quail ninjaed it.

All cages have roofs so the quail are not exposed to chicken poo

The cages make the birds happy but are not that eye pleasing due to the boxes being a bit weird.

I have read several blogs that show people using coops and runs for their quail. Which appeals to me since I like walking into a run to clean and gather. Keeps me out of the snow 7 or so months out of the year... But you guys are saying they will stay in the run and will not go into the enclosed coop via ramp when night comes or find their food in the coop?

 

[MossyoakLane]

My SLW, Matilda has only skipped one day since she started laying on July 4th. I am super surprised, since she is a Wyandotte.

Well, she is a hatchery bird so that could explain it.

 

[Country Chick at Heart]

I'm not sure where you're located. I'm in the foothills east of Sacramento, I'm sure I can find a spare silkie in my pens. I'm assuming you're looking for a girl and I probably have a couple of pet quality girls in my pen (non-recognized color, light skin color, etc.).
Example (skin color not as dark as I would like), can't see that too well though, LOL

Hi Deb! Thank you! And you're right, I am looking for a girl...can't have little boys where I am in Pleasanton. I drove to Lincoln to Sheri Minker pick up my first batch of Silkie chicks... of 5 I only ended up with the two girls!!

Just my luck and two of the boys were really loving... Anyway, I would appreciate any help on getting my little Chloe bird a friend. I loved my blue, she was fluffy as fluffy could be. I don't show, just like the colors walking around in the yard so pet quality would be okay by me. If you find a spare that needs a loving home, let me know! Thanks again!

 

[Country Chick at Heart]

So sorry that you lost a girl! And of course it had to be a favorite!

We lost one to heat this past week, also. I don't have any experience with lone chickens but I would think that your remaining one would be happier with a friend.

Thanks Debi! Ill miss her and I hope she didn't suffer.... On a more cheerful note, It's almost time to think about the Heirloom Expo!!!

 

[Country Chick at Heart]

Mario just told me buffy passed last night. I guess I'll know more when I get the necro. I'm sad I was not there when she passed.

Rip sweet girl.

Chiqita - I'm so sorry, I was just reading the thread and saw that you lost a sweet one too.

I'm so sorry.

 

[PetRock]

Thanks Debi! Ill miss her and I hope she didn't suffer.... On a more cheerful note, It's almost time to think about the Heirloom Expo!!!

My best friend and her husband are going with us this year. I think that I have George persuaded to take part of the week off and come also. We are looking into hotels or the KOA in Petaluma. I love that KOA but it is as pricey as a hotel if you stay in the cabins. Monet and I love tent camping and my friend would probably go for it too but not the husbands.

 

[Country Chick at Heart]

My best friend and her husband are going with us this year. I think that I have George persuaded to take part of the week off and come also. We are looking into hotels or the KOA in Petaluma. I love that KOA but it is as pricey as a hotel if you stay in the cabins. Monet and I love tent camping and my friend would probably go for it too but not the husbands.

That is funny! I know what you mean about the cabins vs. hotel. Depending on the timing I might be on my own again.... we will have to wait and see. But I'm looking forward to it!