Quail tractors?

[pringle]

Well I have a alot of scrap wood laying around and was thinking maybe I could make a quail tractor?But isnt there a risk of them getting worms or something?I bet grass and bug fed coturnix would taste very good though..

 

[pringle]

Ohh cmon someones suppose to know!lol

 

[Overeasyplz]

I know someone built one.. but I think the threat of predation is what keeps most quail on wire cages above the ground!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=288336&p=1 here is that thread

 

[Wifezilla]

I am making quail tractor out of an old dog run. 2 people can easily move it.

I have heard the warning about worms too, but I don't get how it is cruel to raise chickens on wire and keep them caged all the time, but somehow it is perfectly ok for quail??

I am just going to watch their droppings, rotate the pasture often and not overcrowd the birds. Fresh air, fresh pasture and sunshine go a long way towards helping birds fight off diseases and parasites.

There is no guarantee, but it is a risk I am willing to take.

 

[J3172]

I keep all my quail on the ground, but no one can tell me what wormers to use for them. They have been on the ground for a year, and they seem find to me.

 

[pringle]

I think ill make one escpecially for the laying hens im going to get is there a risk of worms getting into there eggs you think?

 

[Wifezilla]

For chickens that only happens with a really bad infestation....but it can happen.

 

[JJMR794]

Quote:
WAZINE 17--- USE AS DIRECTED ON THE BOTTLE
ALSO PUMPKIN (THE FRUIT--- ALL PARTS OF IT) IS A NATURAL DEWORMER

 

[JJMR794]

2 Main reasons,

Predation and worms

take care of these and you wont have any problems

 

[pringle]

Well ill make sure its preditor proof and when I give them wormer can I still eat there eggs or do I have to wait like 2 weeks?