Pinioned my first birds today....

[Fat Daddy]

I did the search deal and read up on the tutorial about pinioning quail. I then talked a friend into help'in me stretch wings out.

It went alot better than I thought, for the birds I mean. They are just over 2 weeks old and didnt seem to be phased by the process. They were the normal geeked out bobs, but bled very little and showed no sign of pain.

These were Georgia Giants that I only ended up with 9 of, 13 out of 50 were fertile, 4 were late quitters. I figured I want to pinion all my breeder birds and had never even seen it done.I dont really know what to do with 9 birds so we put on the white lab coat and did a little play'in DR.... Now I'm ready to pinion my breeders when the time comes. You can still EAT a bird with one short wing, right? Bill

BTW, Everyone is eat'in sleep'in and seems fine....

 

[JJMR794]

Yes Once You Get Over The Act Of Doing It It's Pretty Quick And Easy Isnt It?

 

[JJMR794]

For The Record Its The Only Thing I Have Seen That Even Comes Close To Settling Spastic Bobs (doesnt Make Them Tame, But It Does Take A Lil Wind Out Of Their Sails)

 

[Fat Daddy]

I had read where you had said that else where. One reason I wanted to try it. Plus when one gets loose, a Fat Man can run to catch it, cant run very fast, but he can run purdy far. Cant fly for spit, so neither will my quail... Bill

 

[JJMR794]

I Hear Ya Bill

Me I Dont Run, Thats What The 2 Dogfood Disposals Here Are For.... "hey Lazy! Don't Just Sit There Panting! Go Fetch That Quail Back And Earn Your Keep!"

 

[JJMR794]

FAIR WARNING--- THEY ARE WICKED QUICK ON THE GROUND... JUST SAYIN', BE READY

 

[Fat Daddy]

Quote:
I had one of those a few years back... But now he's gone.... Got married and moved out!!!!

 

[JJMR794]

Lucky You, My Number1 Keeps Scooting Over To The Edge Of The Nest And Looking Down. I'm Just Waiting Til He Gets Close Enough For 1 Good Boot To Send Him Over The Side

 

[plecostrum]

Hmm what have u cut off lolol
Lol could u post the tutorial

 

[JJMR794]

PLECO JUST DO A BYC SITE SEARCH FOR PINIONING, THAT SHOULD BRING UP A OLD POSTING FROM MONARC23-- IT HAS PHOTOS AND ALL