CX dying like flies

[CindyinSD]

Are you referring to the ability of quail to creatively commit suicide in ways totally unforeseen?

Nah... just the size, but that IS a thought...

 

[CindyinSD]

Erm... just enough to keep them from sitting on my porch begging for food all day? I'm not sure.
I have about 50 birds in the main flock, including 7 CX; I put out 2 full gallon dishes of feed.

This YouTube guy... Rhodes, says a third of a pound per bird per day, but that’s adult birds. I just give my regular littles free choice but they prefer picking around in the grass if that’s an option. I guess I’ll go with the 20 min per day Ralphie suggested. That’s easy to figure at least.

 

[BantyChooks]

This YouTube guy... Rhodes, says a third of a pound per bird per day, but that’s adult birds. I just give my regular littles free choice but they prefer picking around in the grass if that’s an option. I guess I’ll go with the 20 min per day Ralphie suggested. That’s easy to figure at least.

Definitely easier than my methods of calculation!

 

[CindyinSD]

Headed to bed. Thanks so much, everyone!

 

[duluthralphie]

Definitely easier than my methods of calculation!

Just admit it......Ralphie is smarter than you

 

[BantyChooks]

Just admit it......Ralphie is smarter than you

Actually, I am smartest... I don't have to mess with bringing food in and out, I simply fill the bowls once and it's right for my entire flock, layers and meaties alike. No timers required.

 

[duluthralphie]

Actually, I am smartest... I don't have to mess with bringing food in and out, I simply fill the bowls once and it's right for my entire flock, layers and meaties alike. No timers required.

I am sorry, I could not read that post..I read the first 4 words.. and I start laughing so hard my eyes water up and I can’t see to finish it

 

[BantyChooks]

I am sorry, I could not read that post..I read the first 4 words.. and I start laughing so hard my eyes water up and I can’t see to finish it

I think you must have some sort of giggling virus. I suggest you get to your family practitioner ASAP.

 

[CindyinSD]

Just to let you guys know, my CX are doing a lot better. I was nervous leaving them with no food for so long, but it appears to be just what they needed. I found one dead one again yesterday morning, which I expected since there was one looking pretty sick the night I put up this topic. The rest are much more lively, pooping a lot less—more like normal chicks of their size—and very glad to see their food this evening. I’ve got to go and take it away now. Thanks everyone!

Here they are... they’re probably whispering threats of sedition around the water cooler since I just tied their food up, out of reach. Looks like it might be time to raise the nipple drinker up a little more... They also have a pan of water though, so they’re not hurting for fluids.

 

[Compost King]

I enjoyed reading this one. I was wonder if Temperature could also be a factor in the CX mortality issue.