Ended Official BYC Article Writing Contest - #20

@Gigachad poultry, in this contest we allow two entries. Which of these two would you like to have judged?
Entry #Article
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Tips on getting Coturnix quail to brood their eggs

Tips on getting Coturnix quail to brood their eggs

Although many people say that Cortunix quails have lost their broody and we have bred that out of them. The truth is that because most people keep their quail in wire cages with little too no hay or shavings anywhere. I've actually been rather successful when attempting to get my quail to brood...
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Breeding Budgies: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Breeding

Breeding Budgies: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Breeding

Introduction: Breeding budgies, also known as parakeets, can be an enjoyable and rewarding bird that can give great experiencye for all avian enthusiasts, especially when you breed them. However, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the breeding process of budgies and how to...
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Caring for, incubating, and raising Coturnix quail

Caring for, incubating, and raising Coturnix quail

What Is a Coturnix quail: The Coturnix quail, also known as the Japanese quail, is a small bird that belongs to the family Phasianidae. It is native to East Asia but is widely domesticated and kept as a poultry bird around the world. They are popular for their fast growth, high egg production...
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How to incubate Coturnix quail eggs

How to incubate Coturnix quail eggs

(this article was remade now that I have a little more knowledge on incubating quail eggs) Gather the necessary equipment: First, gather the necessary equipment for incubating Coturnix quail eggs, including an incubator with a built-in thermostat and humidity control. You will also need a...
 
@Gigachad poultry, in this contest we allow two entries. Which of these two would you like to have judged?
Entry #Article
1
Tips on getting Coturnix quail to brood their eggs

Tips on getting Coturnix quail to brood their eggs

Although many people say that Cortunix quails have lost their broody and we have bred that out of them. The truth is that because most people keep their quail in wire cages with little too no hay or shavings anywhere. I've actually been rather successful when attempting to get my quail to brood...
2
Breeding Budgies: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Breeding

Breeding Budgies: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Breeding

Introduction: Breeding budgies, also known as parakeets, can be an enjoyable and rewarding bird that can give great experiencye for all avian enthusiasts, especially when you breed them. However, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the breeding process of budgies and how to...
11
Caring for, incubating, and raising Coturnix quail

Caring for, incubating, and raising Coturnix quail

What Is a Coturnix quail: The Coturnix quail, also known as the Japanese quail, is a small bird that belongs to the family Phasianidae. It is native to East Asia but is widely domesticated and kept as a poultry bird around the world. They are popular for their fast growth, high egg production...
12
How to incubate Coturnix quail eggs

How to incubate Coturnix quail eggs

(this article was remade now that I have a little more knowledge on incubating quail eggs) Gather the necessary equipment: First, gather the necessary equipment for incubating Coturnix quail eggs, including an incubator with a built-in thermostat and humidity control. You will also need a...
Oh, I'm so sorry I didn't realize it was only two! My article about coturnix quail brooding and breeding budgies if that isn't a problem!
 
@chickenlover22345, @Gigachad poultry, @Patiocoturnix, @Shabby Chic-Hens, & @StinkyAcres, thank you for your entries!
Tips on getting Coturnix quail to brood their eggs

Tips on getting Coturnix quail to brood their eggs

Although many people say that Cortunix quails have lost their broody and we have bred that out of them. The truth is that because most people keep their quail in wire cages with little too no hay or shavings anywhere. I've actually been rather successful when attempting to get my quail to brood...
Breeding Budgies: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Breeding

Breeding Budgies: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Breeding

Introduction: Breeding budgies, also known as parakeets, can be an enjoyable and rewarding bird that can give great experiencye for all avian enthusiasts, especially when you breed them. However, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the breeding process of budgies and how to...
Dilapidated Dresser to Nifty Nesting Boxes!

Dilapidated Dresser to Nifty Nesting Boxes!

Even though my old nesting boxes that my parents built were still in acceptable shape, I needed new ones. I had recently bought several Brahmas (a very large chicken breed) and I needed something quite a bit larger and lower to the ground. Silver-laced Wyandottes in the old, cramped nesting...
How to Hatch an Egg (Or 22 of them!)

How to Hatch an Egg (Or 22 of them!)

How to hatch chickens! Hatching chicks is very fun, but one has to know about everything from where to get eggs to how to get 50 eggs from only one hen and a rooster, via this marvelous thing called chicken math. Here is the ultimate guide to raising chicks from scratch. First you will...
The Ultimate Chicken Care Guide: Caring for Them, Disabled Chickens, Enrichment and More

The Ultimate Chicken Care Guide: Caring for Them, Disabled Chickens, Enrichment and More

Introduction to the article This article, written by me in my own words, covers everything from caring for them to chicken calls and their meaning, caring for chicks to disabled chickens. I hope that you will read this article because everyone knows the basics of chicken care. Chickens are an...
How to take care of coturnix quail egg-end of life.

How to take care of coturnix quail egg-end of life.

It all starts when you collect or buy your eggs, you decide to eat or incubate them. Eating them is good but incubating them into little fluff balls is even better. First things first you’re going to need an incubator that is reliable. If you don’t know about it yet always do a test run without...
The Ultimate Poultry and Caged Bird Care Guide: Housing, Farming, Species, Enrichment and More

The Ultimate Poultry and Caged Bird Care Guide: Housing, Farming, Species, Enrichment and More

Introduction to the article This is going to be a REALLY long article I have written myself. There are many different species of fowl (excluding chickens) that are frequently mentioned on BYC. Some of these include ducks, pigeons, finches and native parrots, pheasants, peafowl, guinea-fowl...
 
@chickenlover22345, @Gigachad poultry, @Patiocoturnix, @Shabby Chic-Hens, & @StinkyAcres, thank you for your entries!
Tips on getting Coturnix quail to brood their eggs

Tips on getting Coturnix quail to brood their eggs

Although many people say that Cortunix quails have lost their broody and we have bred that out of them. The truth is that because most people keep their quail in wire cages with little too no hay or shavings anywhere. I've actually been rather successful when attempting to get my quail to brood...
Breeding Budgies: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Breeding

Breeding Budgies: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Breeding

Introduction: Breeding budgies, also known as parakeets, can be an enjoyable and rewarding bird that can give great experiencye for all avian enthusiasts, especially when you breed them. However, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the breeding process of budgies and how to...
Dilapidated Dresser to Nifty Nesting Boxes!

Dilapidated Dresser to Nifty Nesting Boxes!

Even though my old nesting boxes that my parents built were still in acceptable shape, I needed new ones. I had recently bought several Brahmas (a very large chicken breed) and I needed something quite a bit larger and lower to the ground. Silver-laced Wyandottes in the old, cramped nesting...
The Australian Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia castanotis) remake

The Australian Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia castanotis) remake

Intro: In this article i will go over many things about Taeniopygia castanotis or more commonly known as the Australian Zebra finch. We will go over this stunning species characteristics, origins, breeding, and much more! But first i will give you a short summary of this species. Now although...
How to Hatch an Egg (Or 22 of them!)

How to Hatch an Egg (Or 22 of them!)

How to hatch chickens! Hatching chicks is very fun, but one has to know about everything from where to get eggs to how to get 50 eggs from only one hen and a rooster, via this marvelous thing called chicken math. Here is the ultimate guide to raising chicks from scratch. First you will...
The Ultimate Chicken Care Guide: Caring for Them, Disabled Chickens, Enrichment and More

The Ultimate Chicken Care Guide: Caring for Them, Disabled Chickens, Enrichment and More

Introduction to the article This article, written by me in my own words, covers everything from caring for them to chicken calls and their meaning, caring for chicks to disabled chickens. I hope that you will read this article because everyone knows the basics of chicken care. Chickens are an...
How to take care of coturnix quail egg-end of life.

How to take care of coturnix quail egg-end of life.

It all starts when you collect or buy your eggs, you decide to eat or incubate them. Eating them is good but incubating them into little fluff balls is even better. First things first you’re going to need an incubator that is reliable. If you don’t know about it yet always do a test run without...
The Ultimate Poultry and Caged Bird Care Guide: Housing, Farming, Species, Enrichment and More

The Ultimate Poultry and Caged Bird Care Guide: Housing, Farming, Species, Enrichment and More

Introduction to the article This is going to be a REALLY long article I have written myself. There are many different species of fowl (excluding chickens) that are frequently mentioned on BYC. Some of these include ducks, pigeons, finches and native parrots, pheasants, peafowl, guinea-fowl...
There is a third of my articles in there ...
 
Article submission:
The Dig Box: Customizable Fun for Any Chicken Run
The Dig Box: Customizable Fun for Any Chicken Run

The Dig Box: Customizable Fun for Any Chicken Run

What is a dig box? A dig box is a form of "hentertainment", providing a place to dust bathe, forage, roost, warm your feet, and hang with friends. It also serves as a piece of poultry furniture. It's large enough to be an obstacle that lower ranked chickens can escape behind, and can be built...
 
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Just a friendly reminder to get those last-minute entries in! This contest ends tonight, December 23rd, 2023, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time!​
 

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