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16/07/2024

Since I started using fly predators, we have a fraction of the flies we used to have when we started raising quail last year. I put out new egg cases every month, and the quail get the old ones as a treat.

04/07/2024

Happy Fourth of July! I hope you're all staying cool and safe today. The quail are enjoying a nice refreshing watermelon treat to help beat the heat.

It's been hot lately, but today marks the start of a major heat wave for us. We're supposed to have 10+ days of temperat...
01/07/2024

It's been hot lately, but today marks the start of a major heat wave for us. We're supposed to have 10+ days of temperatures over 104, reaching up to 112 on Wednesday. In addition to all our usual cooling measures, I cut up a bunch of summer squash and put it in the freezer. It's a favorite!

I was cleaning out the aviary yesterday when this lady decided to lay an egg. I often hear about hens that will stop lay...
28/06/2024

I was cleaning out the aviary yesterday when this lady decided to lay an egg. I often hear about hens that will stop laying due to stressful events. However, my birds are so used to frequent "stressors" and changes, that these events aren't actually stressful to them.

21/06/2024

Quail supervisor 😂 When we started raising quail a year ago, she would lunge and bark at them, especially if a rooster crowed. Now she could care less. Maybe she knows this is where her daily quail eggs come from.

13/06/2024

The Italian roo continues to be king of the aviary, and spends his day patrolling, keeping the young roos in their corners. Even still, that doesn't stop the young roos from getting their share of the action 😂

11/06/2024

In one of the quail groups someone shared a tip about freezing partly filled hot water bottles, since their flat, textured surface makes it easy for the quail to stand and lay on. I gave it a try, and I'd say it was a hit!

08/06/2024

Summer's heat calls for refreshing watermelon snacks for the quail!

It's a scorcher out there! The quail got an icy foot bath this afternoon, and you can see the instant relief on their fa...
05/06/2024

It's a scorcher out there! The quail got an icy foot bath this afternoon, and you can see the instant relief on their faces. Here's hoping everyone stays cool and safe today!

04/06/2024

This will be the first summer for all but three of our quail. They have a fan creating a nice breeze in the aviary, and I just put out frozen water bottles for the hottest part of the day. They haven't yet learned to lay against them to cool off, but I don't think it will take long.

"Got treats?" Most of the quail have gotten used to me coming into the aviary, often with some kind of treat for them. M...
04/06/2024

"Got treats?" Most of the quail have gotten used to me coming into the aviary, often with some kind of treat for them. Many of them now come up to me looking for handouts, and won't run away when I reach out to pet them.

30/05/2024

Integrated the Oz snowy hens and ginger roo into the aviary yesterday. Aside from some minor pecking order disputes, everyone seems to be getting along.

Last night's crazy egg collection, ranging from a 2g fairy egg, to a 25g double yolk.
27/05/2024

Last night's crazy egg collection, ranging from a 2g fairy egg, to a 25g double yolk.

Apparently the new Oz Snowy girls are happy. I collected three beautiful eggs from them last night.
26/05/2024

Apparently the new Oz Snowy girls are happy. I collected three beautiful eggs from them last night.

24/05/2024

This poor ginger roo was getting beat up by some of the older hens and was exhausted from constantly being chased around the aviary. Hopefully these ladies will help build his confidence.

23/05/2024

Welcome to the family girls! When I found out someone locally had some extra Thieving Otter Farm Oz Snowy hens available, I jumped at the opportunity. They're settling in nicely to their own private "condo" for now. I'm excited to have more quality birds to contribute to future generations of quail!

I love my two ginger roos from Thieving Otter Farm. They are so sweet and friendly. Unfortunately, not all the hens feel...
22/05/2024

I love my two ginger roos from Thieving Otter Farm. They are so sweet and friendly. Unfortunately, not all the hens feel the same way. Thankfully several of the young hens are coming of age, which should relieve some of the pressure on the older hens.

It's seems the egg I found last week was just a fluke fairy egg, because I hadn't found any new eggs since then. But las...
21/05/2024

It's seems the egg I found last week was just a fluke fairy egg, because I hadn't found any new eggs since then. But last night we got our first real new layer egg, most likely from one of our jumbo pansies. Now we have 8 more young hens that need to start laying 😁

Our two Pansy roos have been keeping a low profile but finally started crowing yesterday. Soon I'll have to make a decis...
15/05/2024

Our two Pansy roos have been keeping a low profile but finally started crowing yesterday. Soon I'll have to make a decision which one gets to stay. This one has a slight edge because he seems more people curious, but ultimately it comes down to how well they treat the hens, whether or not they fight with the other roos, and how often/loud they crow.

We got our first new egg of the hatch! 5 weeks and 2 days. I think that's a record for us. I'm not 100% positive, but lo...
15/05/2024

We got our first new egg of the hatch! 5 weeks and 2 days. I think that's a record for us. I'm not 100% positive, but looking at the video feed I think it was laid by our jumbo sparkly hen.

We are down to our final four Ginger roos. We are hoping to keep at least two, maybe three of them, and it's going to be...
14/05/2024

We are down to our final four Ginger roos. We are hoping to keep at least two, maybe three of them, and it's going to be a tough decision for sure! Which one is your favorite?

When you finally reveal you're a rooster, but aren't worried because you know you're gorgeous and full of personality.
13/05/2024

When you finally reveal you're a rooster, but aren't worried because you know you're gorgeous and full of personality.

Just sent these two handsome boys off to their new home. I'm sure they're gonna make some beautiful babies. YU’R Family ...
12/05/2024

Just sent these two handsome boys off to their new home. I'm sure they're gonna make some beautiful babies. YU’R Family Farm

12/05/2024

More of our young roos are finding their voices. Looks like I'm gonna have some tough choices to make soon...

The temperature's rising, so it's time to bust out the fan and foot soaks. Before we know it, it'll be hot enough to put...
10/05/2024

The temperature's rising, so it's time to bust out the fan and foot soaks. Before we know it, it'll be hot enough to put out frozen water bottles.

10/05/2024

Such a good roo, tending to the eggs in the nest.

A lot of people say quail are stupid, but I think they're smarter than most people give them credit for. One of the thin...
09/05/2024

A lot of people say quail are stupid, but I think they're smarter than most people give them credit for. One of the things I enjoy most about having an aviary is finding creative ways to provide them with an enriching environment. This young roo figured out how to climb up the driftwood ramp to the fabric hammock, where he spent several minutes preening himself before climbing back down.

These jumbo pansies from Thieving Otter Farm are so beautiful. And did I mention jumbo? They are easily on track to be s...
09/05/2024

These jumbo pansies from Thieving Otter Farm are so beautiful. And did I mention jumbo? They are easily on track to be some of the biggest birds in our flock.

When I checked on the quail this morning, I found this girl with string wrapped around both feet. After carefully removi...
05/05/2024

When I checked on the quail this morning, I found this girl with string wrapped around both feet. After carefully removing the string and a foot soak, she's enjoying a little cuddle time to dry off.

The awkward "tween" phase. The chicks are going through their juvenile molt and starting to get in their adult feathers....
03/05/2024

The awkward "tween" phase. The chicks are going through their juvenile molt and starting to get in their adult feathers. This guy will be absolutely stunning once he's finished, and is currently one of my top contenders for a ginger roo breeder.

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Since I started using fly predators, we have a fraction of the flies we used to have when we started raising quail last year. I put out new egg cases every month, and the quail get the old ones as a treat.

Happy Fourth of July! I hope you're all staying cool and safe today. The quail are enjoying a nice refreshing watermelon treat to help beat the heat.

Quail supervisor 😂 When we started raising quail a year ago, she would lunge and bark at them, especially if a rooster crowed. Now she could care less. Maybe she knows this is where her daily quail eggs come from.

The Italian roo continues to be king of the aviary, and spends his day patrolling, keeping the young roos in their corners. Even still, that doesn't stop the young roos from getting their share of the action 😂

In one of the quail groups someone shared a tip about freezing partly filled hot water bottles, since their flat, textured surface makes it easy for the quail to stand and lay on. I gave it a try, and I'd say it was a hit!

Summer's heat calls for refreshing watermelon snacks for the quail!

This will be the first summer for all but three of our quail. They have a fan creating a nice breeze in the aviary, and I just put out frozen water bottles for the hottest part of the day. They haven't yet learned to lay against them to cool off, but I don't think it will take long.

Integrated the Oz snowy hens and ginger roo into the aviary yesterday. Aside from some minor pecking order disputes, everyone seems to be getting along.

This poor ginger roo was getting beat up by some of the older hens and was exhausted from constantly being chased around the aviary. Hopefully these ladies will help build his confidence.

Welcome to the family girls! When I found out someone locally had some extra Thieving Otter Farm Oz Snowy hens available, I jumped at the opportunity. They're settling in nicely to their own private "condo" for now. I'm excited to have more quality birds to contribute to future generations of quail!

More of our young roos are finding their voices. Looks like I'm gonna have some tough choices to make soon...

Such a good roo, tending to the eggs in the nest.

Making friends with the boys (and maybe some girls) in the grow out pen.

I always find it fascinating when young chicks start displaying natural instincts. The black and white hen is not even 3 weeks old, and already she's displaying nesting behavior.

After deep cleaning the aviary and rearranging everything, the babies were successfully integrated in with the adults. Everyone seems to be getting along great!

It's eviction day! The chicks spent their first night without supplemental heat last night, and have run out of room in the brooders. They've been moved outside for good, and later today I'll separate out potential breeders and add them to the aviary with the adults.

The chicks are 15 days old and need very little supplemental heat now. They'll be spending the day outside, and are very clearly enjoying the extra space.

The chicks are two weeks old, and yesterday they got their first taste of life outside the brooder. They are slowly transitioning off heat as their feathers continue to fill in, and they should be ready to move out in another week.

Goodnight everyone! Here's hoping you all have sweet dreams.

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