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    Ask Nabiki anything!

    I have 4 cats, tilapia, and 3 chickens.
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    Thinking about quail and have questions.

    Don't get medicated feed. Does your local feed store have turkey starter?
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    Thinking about quail and have questions.

    Here is an article that may help you with feed. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/what-to-feed-your-quail.79205/ You will want to acclimate your youngsters to the cold weather, but once they are fully feathered, they are very cold tolerant as long as they're dry, out of the wind, and...
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    Sexing and color help

    It may be hard to vent sex in the winter. Unless they're getting supplemental light, they won't be sexually active or laying, which makes it harder.
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    Sexing and color help

    None of those are feather sexable at this age. You have a few that you may be able to tell by facial markings after their head feathers come in. The tuxedo will not be feather sexable, nor will the rosettas or tibetans.
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    Thinking about quail and have questions.

    1 - It depends on the personalities of the males in question. I keep 20 square foot pens with 12 birds, 2 males, 10 hens, but sometimes the males will fight. When that happens, I cull one or both of the males and try again until I get ones that get along. The more hiding places you have, the...
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    Thinking about quail and have questions.

    1 - The disease issue is more chicken to quail. Chickens have resistances to several common diseases that quail do not. 1a - The 6'x 10' pen will probably work for quail, but make sure that it is covered with 1/2" hardware cloth and predator proof. 1b - a LOT. You want them to have at least...
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    What diameter feeder opening for my coturnix quail?

    I wouldn't mind getting some of my old line back. They had some really fun colours. Have you seen my new button habitat?
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    Emergency quail attacked! Unsure what else to do!

    It sounds like you're doing the right things. I do have a couple of questions, though, in case it might be something you can prevent in the future. How many do you have? How much space do they have? Do they have plenty of hiding places? What species? (coturnix, button, bobwhite, etc) How many...
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    What diameter feeder opening for my coturnix quail?

    Oh, that's nice to hear! I rehomed all of my buttons before I moved, but I have a new line now. :)
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    What should i do to stop an aggressive female without culling.

    :welcome I would pull her out for a day, then put her back in. Being alone for a day will not be pleasant for her, and will hopefully readjust her attitude. Let us know if that doesn't work.
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    What diameter feeder opening for my coturnix quail?

    It might be because you're a new user. New user accounts usually have some restrictions on a lot of forums. You can ask questions here.
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    What diameter feeder opening for my coturnix quail?

    I'm not sure. You should be able to. What error message are you getting?
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    What diameter feeder opening for my coturnix quail?

    I would think that any 1.3" or up would work.
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    What made you happy today?

    You two have made me realize it's time to pull Audrey out of the 'fridge to make some bread. (Audrey is my sourdough starter)
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