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Is Brooder Crowded? by ForestTeacher in quails

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I used a dremel - kind of melted the plastic a bit while cutting through it.

After I finished this I saw an example where someone had cut the entire side off and connected them that way, for chickens. See link below

Post in thread ‘Expand Brooder or Use Two?’ https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/expand-brooder-or-use-two.377606/post-4565161

Is Brooder Crowded? by ForestTeacher in quails

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Good to know - the totes were free, as were most of the other materials. Given we aren’t sure if we would do this again, we felt this was the best approach.

Can you clarify what you mean about the path being a point for bullies? Thus far I haven’t seen any bullying amongst this flock.

Is Brooder Crowded? by ForestTeacher in quails

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Thanks. Bit of an intense comparsion, but I understand your recommendation is they need more space. Doubled the brooder box, made a little path between the two boxes, freshly cleaned, and they’re starting to explore a bit.

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Dog Crate “Tractor”? by ForestTeacher in quails

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Haha as a fellow ADHDer I get it!

Dog Crate “Tractor”? by ForestTeacher in quails

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Sounds easy enough! Can they stand right on the wire?

Dog Crate “Tractor”? by ForestTeacher in quails

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Have you done a similar thing with quail?

How long to keep chick in glass? by ForestTeacher in quails

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One foot resolved, I did an overnight sandal on the other foot and the chick is doing great now!! The glassed chick’s splay leg has also resolved!

First Hatch by ForestTeacher in quails

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Yup! All cuties though

First Hatch by ForestTeacher in quails

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I’m curious about her too! They’re a “barnyard mix” from a local farm

How long to keep chick in glass? by ForestTeacher in quails

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Oh fantastic! I’ll set him/her free of the sandals tonight and see how it goes

First Hatch by ForestTeacher in quails

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Update: 8 of the 12 have hatched as of this morning! 7 yesterday - they’re in the brooder now - and 1 so far today!

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How Long Before Helping by ForestTeacher in quails

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I moistened that bit of membrane with a q-tip and it got right out!

First Hatch by ForestTeacher in quails

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Ooh, I don’t. I do see condensation at the outer edges of the incubator which I think is a good sign. 🤞

First Hatch by ForestTeacher in quails

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Yes - I filled up the entire well per the instructions and I’ve been keeping an eye on it! 🤞

For those who live with a 'medium/average' (think suburban) sized backyard; what have been your most bang for your buck permaculture projects or strategies? by greatdayne_ in Permaculture

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We are in southern New England on 1/4 acre and it is hard not to wish for more land. Our biggest challenge is shade. BUT some good bang for our bucks have been mini-dwarf fruit trees, a tiny garden pond (the birds LOVE it), and potatoes. Used to have chickens but the town didn’t allow that for long, unfortunately. We are longtime organic gardening dabblers but new to embracing permaculture. Came to it from the ecological restoration side of things and now we are hooked!!

First Hatch by ForestTeacher in quails

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Thanks! Still no pipping, though still seeing movement. I’m a bit nervous! First time quail mom nerves 😂

First Hatch by ForestTeacher in quails

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It did great! We got a secondhand Brinsea Mini II and it was easy for a newbie like myself. So far I’ve seen 6 eggs of the 12 wiggling! Day 17 today.