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    What made you happy today?

    I was at the Grange today and was looking at the cute little fluffballs too. I have three hens, which is enough to keep me well fed with eggs, so I don't need more. I still want svart honas, though.
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    Things you wish you could say

    Hmmm... 🧐 You say you've found some miracle cure but will only discuss it via DM? Sounds suss to me.
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    What breed of quail should I get?

    For starters, there are different species of quail, but no actual breeds. If you are a beginner, I would recommend coturnix quail. They are very hardy and the easiest to keep. Definitely start with the quail articles that @Debbie292d recommended.
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    Non commercial feed for quail

    As long as their feed is nutritionally complete, they should be fine. However, most commercial feeds don't have enough calcium for laying hens, so you may want to offer some oyster shell or egg shell on the side. Here is an article that may help you. Buttons have the same nutritional needs as...
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    Things you wish you could say

    I don't know if you'll find a bread recipe made completely with whole wheat flour. As @BigBlueHen53 said, without something else, you end up with something like dwarf bread. You might be able to get something with whole wheat flour mixed with other types of flour to get something edible...
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    What made you happy today?

    I found some old anime fan made music videos that I haven't seen in decades today. Jinnai and the Bugrom and Cowboy Bebop/Yesterday never went away, but Totoro/Ponyman was one that I hadn't been able to find. Looks like that one got uploaded again about 6 months ago.
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    What made you happy today?

    Someday I'm going to try cannoli.
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    Help talk me into quail (for meat)

    Personally I don't care for heat plates, but there are people who swear by them. I prefer a heat lamp with a reptile heat emitter bulb. That way the chicks get a regular day/night cycle and I can see the chicks so I can tell if they're comfortable.
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    First time, long time...also Newbie Quail mom...worried!

    I have heard chirps from eggs and seen a few wiggles, but not a lot.
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    First time, long time...also Newbie Quail mom...worried!

    Congratulations on your hatch!
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    New hatched chicks

    I have had a few runts like that. They rarely survive to adulthood, unfortunately. You should be able to take the heat plate away, though. This one will find a pile of its hatch mates to burrow under.
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    Is this bumblefoot? Nails too long?

    That doesn't look like bumblefoot to me. Her nails definitely need a trim, however. A brick or other rough stone that they can walk on will help grind the nails down, but I find that older birds tend to get overgrown nails more often since they are less active.
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    First time, long time...also Newbie Quail mom...worried!

    Incubators, even brand new ones lie. I highly recommend calibrated thermometers and a salt tested hygrometer. It sounds like you have chicks on the way, though. Congrats!
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    First time, long time...also Newbie Quail mom...worried!

    :welcome Pips on quail eggs are hard to see, especially since it's your first time. I would give them another day or two before really worrying, in case your temperature was a bit low. At that point, it may be a good idea to candle. Do you have a calibrated thermometer or three inside the...
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    What made you happy today?

    The godson actually made a decision for himself today that wasn't just go with whatever was easiest. He listened to what I said, listened to what his dad said, then made a choice that was his own, not simply choosing one of the paths we suggested. This is actually a huge stride forward, and it...
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