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Selectively Breeding Coturnix Quail

Coturnix quail are delightful birds, and you’ll enjoy both the projects and the possibilities of breeding them.

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Raising Quail Outdoors

Learn to raise quail outdoors for eggs, meat, and enjoyment.

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8 Interesting Features of the Silkie Chicken Breed
January 6, 2020 · · Chickens 101

Silkies are distinctly different from any other chicken breed. They share a unique combination of genetic and behavioral features. In 2003, a group of Japanese researchers mapped the mitochondrial DNA of a Silkie to determine the breed’s genetic position in relation to other birds in the genus Gallus.

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Ah! There’s Nothing Like a Good Dust Bath

Chickens, turkeys, and quail all dust bathe, as well as many wild birds. Learn how to help your birds stay healthy, clean, and mite-free.

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