Chickens and quail

[Franny Bluhm]

We are Ken and Franny , "trying" to retire in NW lower Michigan. Many projects entice us. We've raised several batches of chickens over the last 15 years both meat birds and layers. We get attached to our layers and roosters. The last chickens we raised was about 10 years ago until this spring when We got four hens and one wonderful rooster from a neighbor; got them acclimated, and they were laying really well. We had white, brown and blue eggs. And then the fox moved in or maybe it was a raccoon. We lost all five over three nights. We tried numerous patches and live traps, but he/she found our every weakness. Heartbroken. Now we are sticking with our quail. Does anyone else in the poultry group raise quail? We'd love to exchange ideas . And our current question is about clipping their wings. We have a flock of 90 5 week-olds, and are about to incubate 120 more eggs.

 

[Kiki]

Hi Check out this thread:
Quail
Welcome to BYC!
We are so glad you joined our coop.
This video should help you find your way around the site.

 

[drumstick diva]

Please post on the "Quail thread," they should be able to answer your questions. Please also post on the predator threads and ask for advice on safeguarding your birds.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome Ken and welcome to BYC

Here's the link to the quail forum - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/quail.48/