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[pips&peeps]

I wouldn't risk the exposure to disease on the quail. ILT is very virulent in chickens, but it is a death sentence for your whole flock of quail or pheasants..........

 

[BobwhiteQuailLover]

You can show quail, my male got reserve champion at fair!!!! YEAH!!!!1

 

[shelleyd2008]

4-H shows is all I know of, but I don't think I'd be taking any unless I didn't plan on bringing them home!

 

[mhwc56]

is it that dangerous to the quail? aren't they as hardy or whatever as chickens ? i understand they are susceptible to pretty much the same diseases as chickens but.....?

 

[JJMR794]

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YES IT IS AND THEN SOME....

 

[mhwc56]

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YES IT IS AND THEN SOME....

i just read the other post and saw the picture of the poor bird you put up of the Bob with coryza(?). i don't have any other birds ,only coturnix but i am still glad to learn important things like this .This is one of the many reasons i am grateful for this forum. Thank You!!

 

[shelleyd2008]

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Quail are susceptible to much the same diseases as chickens, the difference is the outcome of those diseases on the quail. A chicken with coryza (for example) probably won't die, just have a 'cold' for a while. A quail with coryza will not only die but pass it around to your other quail, killing them as well. So best not to chance it.

 

[akcountrygrrl]

I've shown my Coturnix in the open show at our local fair for the past two years. This year, my daughter as well one of my 4-H club members showed Coturnix as well. They are shown as "Miscellaneous Poultry". They don't compete for Best in Show but they can be named "Poultry Royalty" or "Champion/Reserve Champion Miscellaneous Poultry". The superintendents keep them separated from the other poultry by a 6 foot aisle and only the owner is allowed to handle them. I show them at the fair because it is an opportunity for those of us in the Ag community to display the wide, unique variety of animals that are available. I try to bring as many different varieties as I can in whatever species I am showing (yes, I exhibit other animals too). It's all about public education.

During, and for about 2 weeks after, the fair, I keep all of my animals on vitamin and electrolyte supplements to help combat any illnesses that may be floating around as well as to combat stress issues.