Welcome back. I am sorry about the loss of your first flock. I think about how that could happen to any of us. One time of not bolting, shutting, is all it takes. There is no room for error. I am also sorry you lost your dog.
Hi Charlie. I was really sad to read that you lost your entire first flock, but glad that you love chickens (and quail) enough to start again. Welcome back to BYC!