We have had a quail Belgian d' Anvers for two years now and she is fantastic! She is my five year olds best friend and follows her around the garden and into the house! Never been broody and lays about four small but perfect eggs a week. When in the garden she talks to you, and loves human...
I have been trying to upload a photo, but doesn't seem to want to do it.
I have recently set up a blog, and have some pictures on there, the address is below if you want to have a look. It only has a couple of posts as only started it last week.
http://chickensarethenewdogs.blogspot.com/...
Thanks for the reply, I have them in a small rabbit hutch at the moment and have food and water close by. I remember with the day old chicks, we had to keep the bums clean, not the nicest job but essential. Really impressed with my little Silkie so far, it will be quite interesting when the...
Hi,
I'm looking for a bit of advise, please. I purchased two beautiful Orpingtons at a show a few weeks ago. They were in a pen with a cockerel and on the way home one of the girls laid an egg. As we had a broody Silkie we decided to put the egg under her to just see what happened, but not...