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[Christy]

Boudicca, I'm closer to you in distance than them. Give us some energy lass.
You're practically bouncing

About quail, the males have a rather distinct and LOUD voice. Stick to the girls if you want to be friends with your neighbours

[Boudicca]

Boudicca, I'm closer to you in distance than them. Give us some energy lass.
You're practically bouncing

About quail, the males have a rather distinct and LOUD voice. Stick to the girls if you want to be friends with your neighbours

Whaddya mean? ... I AM BOUNCING! Here's a shot of energy Just for you because you are closest!

I was just doing some research on quail! I'm looking at where they are sold locally so I can glean more info! I hear what you're saying about loud boys! I get on very well with my neighbours but doubt they would like being woken at the crack of dawn no matter how many eggs I give 'em! I'm not doing anything rash! I know I may sound like a demented loon with all my intended projects however ... I also like doing my research!

They really are dear little birds! Hugo and Izzi, (fat, fluffy cats), can't wait and would like all caution thrown to the wind and want them NOW! ...NO!

How's life in the 'Netherlands and sometimes Germany' these days? Are people prepping over there?

ttfn neighbour!

Boudicca

[Christy]

Lol, people are prepping sometimes. In the Netherlands, a fair few I know of.
In the part of Germany I frequent, it's a way of life really. Things some people here already do, I need to learn and where I go to in Germany, they live that life as well.
10 years of reading didn't weigh up to my first year of living totally off grid and learning how to fend for myself. And not in a house I might add.
Some of the more experienced women (and men) here will be able to teach us a thing or two. Just stick around and it'll rub off

[Boudicca]

Lol, people are prepping sometimes. In the Netherlands, a fair few I know of.
In the part of Germany I frequent, it's a way of life really. Things some people here already do, I need to learn and where I go to in Germany, they live that life as well.
10 years of reading didn't weigh up to my first year of living totally off grid and learning how to fend for myself. And not in a house I might add.
Some of the more experienced women (and men) here will be able to teach us a thing or two. Just stick around and it'll rub off

Wow! Sounds intersting Christy! Living totally off grid is excellent! Wooohoo! Now I'm curious as to your living arrangements! I've always thought those Yurts look very interesting! I discovered those while I was researching log burning stoves made out of old calor gas bottles!

What I really should be doing now is my tax return YAWN! I'll feel better once Ive got that out of the way and then I can get going with my 'stuff'! It gives me such a nice fuzzy warm glow inside to think that my tax is helping to provide all mod cons cigarettes and McDonalds etc for the idle and bewildered of this land! Ha! Ha! Awww

ttfn

Boudicca

[themartianchick]

Boudicca-

I noticed that you suggested chickens to Sunflower but you don't seem to have them yourself. I know that you mentioned having a small yard. If not chickensare not feasible at this time, have you considered raising quail? They don't take up much space at all and won't tear up a garden like chickens would. They also start producing eggs at 6 weeks of age and can also be eaten as meat at 6-7 weeks of age.

Hi Martian!

Thank you for this suggestion ... I'm liking what I hear! I think it is very sensible to have some live stock. Are they difficult to look after? I dont know anything about birds but do know that chickens need to be dusted with powders and all sorts to keep them parasite free not that this would be a problem. (My cats are both sitting here licking their lips!!!) I will add Quail to my research list. Thank you!

Here is a link to an article that I wrote awhile back about quail:

http://www.backyardp...h_quailing.html

and this is a link to my blog for Grit Magazine:

http://www.grit.com/...ogid=4294967697

If you scroll down on the blog page, you'll find the post about quail. I hope this helps in your research!

Hi Martian,

Thank you for the links! I've just been to your blog and it's tremendous! I think quail would suit me rather well especially as they as they are less 'vocal' than chickens and do not require large amounts of space! I am going to do some local research and may well get some in the summer! They look really cute! I'm presuming there are different varieties? Which do you recommend? I dont think I ever tried quail or quail eggs so I shall have to keep my eyes peeled now so that I can sample some. Thanks very much for the info ... I will be returning to your blog in the future:D

Boudicca:thumbs:

My birds are coturnix quail. The white ones are the Texas A & M's and there are many types of brown ones. Thy all seem to do pretty well and I really don't see much difference between them. They are quite cold hardy, too. My neighbors don't seem to have much issue with the males, though your neighbors might be a bit closer in proximity than mine are. In fact, the crows and seagulls are usually much louder. I always have one male in each cage compartment. The eggs are about the same as chicken eggs, but they have a finer texture. (it's hard to explain but when you scramble them in a bowl, they just blend better.)

[Boudicca]

Boudicca-

I noticed that you suggested chickens to Sunflower but you don't seem to have them yourself. I know that you mentioned having a small yard. If not chickensare not feasible at this time, have you considered raising quail? They don't take up much space at all and won't tear up a garden like chickens would. They also start producing eggs at 6 weeks of age and can also be eaten as meat at 6-7 weeks of age.

Hi Martian!

Thank you for this suggestion ... I'm liking what I hear! I think it is very sensible to have some live stock. Are they difficult to look after? I dont know anything about birds but do know that chickens need to be dusted with powders and all sorts to keep them parasite free not that this would be a problem. (My cats are both sitting here licking their lips!!!) I will add Quail to my research list. Thank you!

Here is a link to an article that I wrote awhile back about quail:

http://www.backyardp...h_quailing.html

and this is a link to my blog for Grit Magazine:

http://www.grit.com/...ogid=4294967697

If you scroll down on the blog page, you'll find the post about quail. I hope this helps in your research!

Hi Martian,

Thank you for the links! I've just been to your blog and it's tremendous! I think quail would suit me rather well especially as they as they are less 'vocal' than chickens and do not require large amounts of space! I am going to do some local research and may well get some in the summer! They look really cute! I'm presuming there are different varieties? Which do you recommend? I dont think I ever tried quail or quail eggs so I shall have to keep my eyes peeled now so that I can sample some. Thanks very much for the info ... I will be returning to your blog in the future:D

Boudicca:thumbs:

My birds are coturnix quail. The white ones are the Texas A & M's and there are many types of brown ones. Thy all seem to do pretty well and I really don't see much difference between them. They are quite cold hardy, too. My neighbors don't seem to have much issue with the males, though your neighbors might be a bit closer in proximity than mine are. In fact, the crows and seagulls are usually much louder. I always have one male in each cage compartment. The eggs are about the same as chicken eggs, but they have a finer texture. (it's hard to explain but when you scramble them in a bowl, they just blend better.)

Hi Martian,

There are some local breeders quite close to me with coturnix. I think here in the UK our houses are built closer together than over your way. From what I've read, apart from the obvious benefits of being able to breed having male birds, they seem to suggest that the presence of male birds makes the females more settled and less prone to bullying.

I like the idea that they don't decimate the lawn and are very easy to look after. It really is a good idea to have some and I wouldnt have thought about quail if you hadn't suggested it so thank you once again. This is something that I will pursue!

ttfn,

Boudicca

Edited by Boudicca, 26 January 2012 - 06:01 PM.