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    Grain mites + diatomaceous earth + button quail

    Is freezing it an option? If you put it in containers that fit in the freezer, you can freeze it for a few days, take it out for a day or two (so any eggs might hatch) then freeze it again. That will usually take care of any bugs that might be in it.
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    Button quail shell less egg

    Antibiotics might be a good idea, but as I mentioned, I don't have a lot of experience with disease or administering antibiotics. What type and how much depends on what she has, and personally, I would want to have tests run before doing that. I don't want to give advice on something that I...
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    Ulcerative Enteritis?

    Can you post pics? @007Sean knows diseases far better than I do.
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    Button quail shell less egg

    Two years old is old for a button quail. It sounds like she's getting enough calcium, so she could just be reaching the end of her laying life. I would recommend restricting her light for a while to give her a break from laying if you can. Giving her only about 8 hours of light per day should...
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    Grain mites + diatomaceous earth + button quail

    You can add a bit of DE to their dirt bath, but you should not add it to their feed. Be careful not to add too much to their dirt bath because it is basically tiny, sharp shards of silica that can cause breathing issues if they breathe it in. Even if DE in the feed doesn't do harm, it doesn't...
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    Things you wish you could say

    Going down stairs is still a bit of a challenge for me and will be for the rest of my life. One of the things that I got into the habit of doing (and still find myself doing) is lifting and bending the knee back and forth any time I'm sitting down. Do ten reps, rest for a while, then do ten...
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    Things you wish you could say

    When I had my ACL repair, I was seated or laying down for two weeks, then on crutches for 2 months. When I first started doing exercises, I had to start in the bathtub because when I wanted the leg to lift, it wouldn't. I worked hard to get my mobility and strength back. It takes time. Be...
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    Can I feed all-flock Crumbles to all my birds?

    I feed my adult quail a complete flock crumble that is 22% protein. I don't know about chickens, but that might be a bit high in protein for them. For both species, you will need to provide oyster shell or some other calcium source on the side for your layers.
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    Coturnix quail vs. Bobwhite - Which makes a better pet?

    :welcome FYI, though, this thread is 13 years old, and the person you're replying to hasn't logged in in years, so you aren't likely to get a response.
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    Things you wish you could say

    Oh, I know that, but I can't help seeing "less than 3", especially because an age is being referenced. That makes me laugh a little harder because I doubt very much that there is anyone posting on here that is under three years old. Oh, <3 could also be considered an🍑🎩.
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    Things you wish you could say

    Does anyone else keep reading this as "of all ages less than 3"?
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    What made you happy today?

    Doing well! Glad to see you around again. :)
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    Incubating 5 days apart?

    Staggered hatches are definitely a challenge. In my experience, if the humidity is too high too early, you end up with more curled toes and hatch issues. If you can get a second incubator, that would be your best option, but if you can't, the higher humidity will be your next best option. The...
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    Looking for chicks (quail chicks)

    They absolutely will. It will get very bloody very fast. The ideal ratio is one male to five females.
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    Looking for chicks (quail chicks)

    Quail will never be super tame unless you handle them for hours every day, but how calm they are depends on a lot of factors including their breeding. If you don't want to worry about culling extra males, you might see if you can find adults on your local craigslist.
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