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Originally, it was all grass like the rest of the yard, but they quickly ruined that. So now I use straw so they’re not walking in just dirt all the time. When I take out all the straw and put new in it keeps it smelling better and more sanitary. Plus in winter months it helps with insulation...

Last winter I bought a roll of plastic sheeting from Ace Hardware and stapled that to the outsides of the pens and added extra bedding. The plastic kept out the wind and actually kept the pen above freezing temperatures. As long as the birds are out of the wind and dry they should be good to...

It won't stop them from fighting, mine still scrap from time to time, but the space will allow them to get away from one another and not pinned down in a corner. Adding food and water on both ends of the pen and multiple hides seemed to help to. You'll spend at least $40 per roll of wire and I...

I’ve read about them doing this! I’ve always used welded wire just to be safe, also I’m glad I buried some wire in my pen when I had chukars because I learned quickly they have a tendency to dig as well! Why can’t they understand it’s best for them to stay inside the cage lol

Have you ever had any issues with predators getting in through that chicken wire? My dream is to have runs like that with different species of Gamebirds!

I had the same issue, except with 40 bobwhites. Ultimately I decided on buying a pre built chicken run. 8’x16’ long and 9’ high. I do not regret the money one bit, and this is something a handy person could easily buy. As for hides, quail will literally sleep anywhere EXCEPT where you want them...