Poultry, Domestic Livestock, Pets, & Bees

Question How to build a 4 yard rotation natural habit for quail

Hi @Alma Jean and thanks for joining SSC. I think this is an excellent idea! I love the concept of a rotational pen system and it's something that could be also done for other poultry like...

Hi @Alma Jean and thanks for joining SSC. I think this is an excellent idea! I love the concept of a rotational pen system and it's something that could be also done for other poultry like chickens but on a larger scale of course. I could even retrofit my existing quail pen quite easily to...

Hi @Alma Jean and thanks for joining SSC. I think this is an excellent idea! I love the concept of a rotational pen system and it's something that could be also done for other poultry like chickens but on a larger scale of course. I could even...

Hi @Alma Jean and thanks for joining SSC. I think this is an excellent idea! I love the concept of a rotational pen system and it's something that could be also done for other poultry like...

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Alma Jean, Mar 13, 2019

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Mark: Mar 15, 2019

16 new girls today!!!!!!!!!!!!

we have a brahma flock and a few larger breeds and between them and the goats they are poop machines, every week we are adding to the beds some great fertilizer

so we are seriously into our...

we have a brahma flock and a few larger breeds and between them and the goats they are poop machines, every week we are adding to the beds some great fertilizer

so we are seriously into our ****e as well lol

we have a brahma flock and a few larger breeds and between them and the goats they are poop machines, every week we are adding to the beds some great fertilizer

so we are seriously into our ****e as well lol

we have a brahma flock and a few larger breeds and between them and the goats they are poop machines, every week we are adding to the beds some great fertilizer

so we are seriously into our...

Ray Speed, Mar 10, 2019

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Ray Speed: Mar 12, 2019

22 New Brahma Chooks

Flock is growing up nicely, seeing some beautiful birds

Ray Speed, Jan 15, 2019

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Ray Speed: Mar 5, 2019

New French Feathered Leg Cuckoo Maran Rooster and others

The New boy is a French Cuckoo Maran rooster, not a Plymouth ROck, they do look similar

the other feathered ones are Brahma (Is that the video with the 2 Vorwerks)? if so yes Brahma, and boys and...

The New boy is a French Cuckoo Maran rooster, not a Plymouth ROck, they do look similar

the other feathered ones are Brahma (Is that the video with the 2 Vorwerks)? if so yes Brahma, and boys and girls, they are primarily our meat chooks, we have 30 hens with 3 roosters in the top paddock and...

The New boy is a French Cuckoo Maran rooster, not a Plymouth ROck, they do look similar

the other feathered ones are Brahma (Is that the video with the 2 Vorwerks)? if so yes Brahma, and boys and girls, they are primarily our meat chooks, we...

The New boy is a French Cuckoo Maran rooster, not a Plymouth ROck, they do look similar

the other feathered ones are Brahma (Is that the video with the 2 Vorwerks)? if so yes Brahma, and boys and...

Ray Speed, Feb 13, 2019

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Ray Speed: Feb 15, 2019

Few Pet videos

we do like a mixed bag, they are very peaceful, after a day at work love sitting in front of these

Ray Speed, Jan 6, 2019

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Ray Speed: Jan 20, 2019

Disinfecting eggs before incubation - does anyone do this?

Can't speak from any sort of experience, but if they aren't disinfected when naturally incubated then it can't be crucial. The egg shells are somewhat permeable (that's how the baby chick can...

Can't speak from any sort of experience, but if they aren't disinfected when naturally incubated then it can't be crucial. The egg shells are somewhat permeable (that's how the baby chick can breathe) so you'd have to be careful to disinfect it with something that won't harm the embryo. If the...

Can't speak from any sort of experience, but if they aren't disinfected when naturally incubated then it can't be crucial. The egg shells are somewhat permeable (that's how the baby chick can breathe) so you'd have to be careful to disinfect it...

Can't speak from any sort of experience, but if they aren't disinfected when naturally incubated then it can't be crucial. The egg shells are somewhat permeable (that's how the baby chick can...

CaityCait, Jan 5, 2019

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Berkeloid: Jan 7, 2019

Chinese incubator help

It sounds like a unit power failure to me - sorry to state the obvious - and I don't know if they do have a fuse etc it's been a long time since I took ours to the dump...

Priccabona, Oct 13, 2018

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Mark: Dec 4, 2018

New Animals

they are the best, absolutely loving them

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Ray Speed, Oct 12, 2018

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Ray Speed: Nov 28, 2018

$2 per dozen eggs!

. You are quite right there, Andrew! At least with the new Pikr, RAPD, TaqMan type genetic maker processes the male eggs are more easily sorted out prehatch rather than post hatch. Not all...

. You are quite right there, Andrew! At least with the new Pikr, RAPD, TaqMan type genetic maker processes the male eggs are more easily sorted out prehatch rather than post hatch. Not all hatcheries are using these genetic improvements and need to be forced to lift their game or close shop....

. You are quite right there, Andrew! At least with the new Pikr, RAPD, TaqMan type genetic maker processes the male eggs are more easily sorted out prehatch rather than post hatch. Not all hatcheries are using these genetic improvements and...

. You are quite right there, Andrew! At least with the new Pikr, RAPD, TaqMan type genetic maker processes the male eggs are more easily sorted out prehatch rather than post hatch. Not all...

ClissAT, Nov 9, 2018

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ClissAT: Nov 10, 2018

Chemical spray concerns for bees

I'm amazed that humans have made it this far, we seem determined to self destruct! How to the people developing this crap sleep at night? Farming has gone so wrong, each development is another...

I'm amazed that humans have made it this far, we seem determined to self destruct! How to the people developing this crap sleep at night? Farming has gone so wrong, each development is another step in the wrong direction.

I'm amazed that humans have made it this far, we seem determined to self destruct! How to the people developing this crap sleep at night? Farming has gone so wrong, each development is another...

ClissAT, Nov 9, 2018

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AndrewB: Nov 9, 2018

Itchy Dog

G'day Letsgokate, Thank you for your reply. I will give Zyretec a try. Luck my dog, is a very fussy eater he prefers dry food. Trying to give him a tablet is like fighting with a Lion. If I...

G'day Letsgokate, Thank you for your reply. I will give Zyretec a try. Luck my dog, is a very fussy eater he prefers dry food. Trying to give him a tablet is like fighting with a Lion. If I put it in a piece of cheese he eat the cheese and spit out the tablet. I will see how I go once I get...

G'day Letsgokate, Thank you for your reply. I will give Zyretec a try. Luck my dog, is a very fussy eater he prefers dry food. Trying to give him a tablet is like fighting with a Lion. If I put it in a piece of cheese he eat the cheese and...

G'day Letsgokate, Thank you for your reply. I will give Zyretec a try. Luck my dog, is a very fussy eater he prefers dry food. Trying to give him a tablet is like fighting with a Lion. If I...

Perry, Oct 27, 2018

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Perry: Oct 27, 2018

Quail advise needed.

I noticed that my quail usually don't get to being max weight until closure to the 10 week range. Time of year makes a difference as well. Mine bulk up more in the winter since I don't have them...

I noticed that my quail usually don't get to being max weight until closure to the 10 week range. Time of year makes a difference as well. Mine bulk up more in the winter since I don't have them laying eggs then. Also for aggressive birds, specially when introducing birds to my group, I have a...

I noticed that my quail usually don't get to being max weight until closure to the 10 week range. Time of year makes a difference as well. Mine bulk up more in the winter since I don't have them laying eggs then. Also for aggressive birds,...

I noticed that my quail usually don't get to being max weight until closure to the 10 week range. Time of year makes a difference as well. Mine bulk up more in the winter since I don't have them...

Wayland., Aug 21, 2018

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Muraki: Oct 21, 2018

Question Quail keeping

Hi hi everybody I have had quails for about 6 years now and love those birds. And the eggs are fantastic. Im trying to have some kind of free range, 8 m2. Lots of stuff, nesting playses and to...

Hi hi everybody I have had quails for about 6 years now and love those birds. And the eggs are fantastic. Im trying to have some kind of free range, 8 m2. Lots of stuff, nesting playses and to hide and play with. Have 2 questions: i need tags on them, the 1 cm clip on is a bit big on most of...

Hi hi everybody I have had quails for about 6 years now and love those birds. And the eggs are fantastic. Im trying to have some kind of free range, 8 m2. Lots of stuff, nesting playses and to hide and play with. Have 2 questions: i need tags on...

Hi hi everybody I have had quails for about 6 years now and love those birds. And the eggs are fantastic. Im trying to have some kind of free range, 8 m2. Lots of stuff, nesting playses and to...

Sigrun, Oct 10, 2018

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Sigrun: Oct 10, 2018

Native Stingless Bees

we have 3 hives they are awesome little critters

Letsgokate, Sep 12, 2018

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Ray Speed: Sep 25, 2018

The Small Hive Project - build your beehive

I would love to have a hive here but the seasons are so fickle the bees all but starve in the dry season. Its just not fair on the bees to have a hive here when they will suffer so much in the dry...

I would love to have a hive here but the seasons are so fickle the bees all but starve in the dry season. Its just not fair on the bees to have a hive here when they will suffer so much in the dry season. There are some wild tree hives which work for me in my garden. But I have to let half the...

I would love to have a hive here but the seasons are so fickle the bees all but starve in the dry season. Its just not fair on the bees to have a hive here when they will suffer so much in the dry season. There are some wild tree hives which work...

I would love to have a hive here but the seasons are so fickle the bees all but starve in the dry season. Its just not fair on the bees to have a hive here when they will suffer so much in the dry...

SmallHiveProject, Dec 21, 2017

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ClissAT: Sep 15, 2018

Modern Bee Keeping.

It is getting near the end of the season here in Ireland, just the Ivy to crop then we will be shutting down for the winter. I need to add another super just incase the Ivy crops well so I need to...

It is getting near the end of the season here in Ireland, just the Ivy to crop then we will be shutting down for the winter. I need to add another super just incase the Ivy crops well so I need to get some more frames etc. I see that the new "Top Bar" hives are getting popular and was wondering...

It is getting near the end of the season here in Ireland, just the Ivy to crop then we will be shutting down for the winter. I need to add another super just incase the Ivy crops well so I need to get some more frames etc. I see that the new "Top...

It is getting near the end of the season here in Ireland, just the Ivy to crop then we will be shutting down for the winter. I need to add another super just incase the Ivy crops well so I need to...

Wayland., Sep 3, 2018

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Wayland.: Sep 3, 2018

Poultry show

BBC, the little chickie on black hens back is very cute! :goinghome:

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Bamboochicken, Aug 14, 2018

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ClissAT: Aug 19, 2018

Poultry show

Post them on here.

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Bamboochicken, Jun 14, 2018

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Bamboochicken: Aug 13, 2018

Quails

Many thanks for the interesting ideas. Leaf mulch sounds good. Cheers.

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Owlonthewing, Apr 30, 2018

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Wayland.: Aug 9, 2018

Got him! Fox that was attacking my chickens & ducks

We have had fox problems continually for the past six years or so. I have even lost a pet dog who took on a fox and died from blood poisoning from a bite to her face. My chook pen now looks like...

We have had fox problems continually for the past six years or so. I have even lost a pet dog who took on a fox and died from blood poisoning from a bite to her face. My chook pen now looks like colditz. We have a six foot chain link fence buried a foot and two strands of electric wire over the...

We have had fox problems continually for the past six years or so. I have even lost a pet dog who took on a fox and died from blood poisoning from a bite to her face. My chook pen now looks like colditz. We have a six foot chain link fence buried...

We have had fox problems continually for the past six years or so. I have even lost a pet dog who took on a fox and died from blood poisoning from a bite to her face. My chook pen now looks like...

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Mark, May 28, 2018

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Wayland.: Aug 2, 2018

Learning about Khaki Campbells

Thanks ClissAT, yes I realise now that I should have closed her cage. Haven't seen goannas around for ages!

Carmeldes, Jul 22, 2018

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Carmeldes: Jul 31, 2018

Help!!! Magpies traumatising the chooks.

We had issues with the maggies as well when we had chooks. Also had snake issues so we built a fully enclosed snake proof pen. Solved all issues. My dog will also chase the maggies and they do fly...

We had issues with the maggies as well when we had chooks. Also had snake issues so we built a fully enclosed snake proof pen. Solved all issues. My dog will also chase the maggies and they do fly off but not far. They really aren't that bothered with her now. I've seen her lying in the sun...

We had issues with the maggies as well when we had chooks. Also had snake issues so we built a fully enclosed snake proof pen. Solved all issues. My dog will also chase the maggies and they do fly off but not far. They really aren't that bothered...

We had issues with the maggies as well when we had chooks. Also had snake issues so we built a fully enclosed snake proof pen. Solved all issues. My dog will also chase the maggies and they do fly...

Owlonthewing, Jun 6, 2018

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Letsgokate: Jul 3, 2018

Very Simple (free) all weather chook feeder

Spot on thinking Letsgo, I didn't even think of that benefit! :thumbsup:

In the video you can see the one dominant chook gets first crack but then she quickly fills up or looses interest & wanders off...

Spot on thinking Letsgo, I didn't even think of that benefit! :thumbsup:

In the video you can see the one dominant chook gets first crack but then she quickly fills up or looses interest & wanders off allowing the lesser hens to have a go too. I think I will try this bucket concept when I get more chooks...

Spot on thinking Letsgo, I didn't even think of that benefit! :thumbsup:

In the video you can see the one dominant chook gets first crack but then she quickly fills up or looses interest & wanders off allowing the lesser hens to have a go too. I think I...

Spot on thinking Letsgo, I didn't even think of that benefit! :thumbsup:

In the video you can see the one dominant chook gets first crack but then she quickly fills up or looses interest & wanders off...

ClissAT, Jun 30, 2018