Boy am I tired! I cleaned all the coops/ pens, raked up piles of feathers, and topped of the feeders with 100 pounds of feed. Wormed 36 chickens with 16 left to do tomorrow.
Trisha
California - Northern
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Anyone between Sacramento/Redding have quail eggs? In several months I will probably be looking to buy a bunch of quail eggs to hatch and use as feeders for my snake(they will be humanely killed before being fed)
How much do they usually cost for 50-120 eggs?
How much do they usually cost for 50-120 eggs?
Fire destroys top US loftsMore on the coop fire in Gilroy:
from: https://www.facebook.com/PigeonFanciersSocietyOfNswInc
Pigeon Fanciers Society of NSW Inc
October 7
John DeCarlo jnr, John Heppner
OCT
06
Fire has destroyed the lofts of leading US fanciers John Heppner and John DeCarlo jnr, killing the majority of the championship quality birds in numerous breeds. ANPA President Frank Hayes has offered his condolences on behalf of fanciers in this country who have had the pleasure of meeting John Heppner during his many visits to j...udge at National Shows.
Bob Nolan, who like John Heppner has been a regular visitor to Australia, reported the destruction of the lofts, located in Gilroy, California, on the weekend.
John is a twice former NPA President and a Master Breeder of several breeds.
Here is Bob’s email:
” The lofts of John Heppner and John DeCarlo Jr. were severely damaged yesterday in a fire that killed approximately 3/4 of their pigeons. According to reports it started from a blow torch that was being used to burn feathers off the wire. John Jr. was out of town in Illinois judging at the time but John Heppner was at home and he and several others tried to fight the fire with garden hoses until the fire dept. arrived. Most of the lofts were burned completely to the ground with nothing left but dust.
The devastation at the lofts of John Heppner and John DeCarlo jnr in Gilroy, California.
The devastation at the lofts of John Heppner and John DeCarlo jnr in Gilroy, California.
“Fortunately the fire did not spread to their homes or neighbors property. The 100 degree weather no doubt played a part in the rapid spread of the fire. Of the remaining birds according to Roger Curl many were youngsters, perhaps 30 young ETs and foster parents. This is a deep, deep tragedy as many of America’s best pigeons in so many different breeds were housed on this property.
We need to think about what we as pigeon fanciers can do to help out financially or with birds to assist these stalwarts of the pigeon fancy in rebuilding. Think how it would affect you if the fire had occurred on your property.
Here is another update from Greg Pola:
“I just spoke with DeCarlo jr and asked about the nuns and he said only a couple survived. There were not many birds that survived, other than: English Carriers, most of the young ET’s and few old birds he was able to grab, and DeCarlo’s African Owl hens and some late hatches, and some various birds.”
Frank Hayes said the tragedy would have “a significant effect on many breeds in America to say nothing of the personal loss and trauma to both John Heppner and John De Carlo Jnr. We would find it very hard to understand such a loss but wish to let them know that we are thinking of them and trust that fancier support will help them back.“
-Kathy
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Boy am I tired! I cleaned all the coops/ pens, raked up piles of feathers, and topped of the feeders with 100 pounds of feed. Wormed 36 chickens with 16 left to do tomorrow.
Trisha
Pretty girl!
I do/will. They are cutting back right now due to decreased light, but I am building new pens and will be adding supplemental lighting. I have Texas A&Ms and Jumbo Browns. I have some Goldens right now too, but not sure if I will keep them. I have a 4 Tuxedos too. but probably will not keep them.
Vicki, I don't remember, what part of Nor Cal are you in? Somewhere between Sac/Redding right? How much would you want for 50 eggs?
Quails start naturally not laying very very soon . So you will need someone who is giving light to get eggs at that point.
Do you know when they start up laying again? It will probably be several months before I want the eggs...just seeing what's out there.
They need 14-15 hrs to start again so april or so for natural eggs.
If your snake is finicky enough to be on a hunger strike, you'll want to test it out on quail before investing in 50+ of them. Some snakes are garbage disposals, and some are very particular about their prey items.
We are moving into the time of year when chickens slow down and stop laying too.
Time to stock up on eggs or get lights going!
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