The Quail Lady's Guide to Raising Coturnix on the Homestead

The Quail Lady's Guide to Raising Coturnix on the Homestead
Author: Alexandra Douglas
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-10-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781502735478

With the popularity of Homesteading and self sufficiency in your backyard, many are turning to Coturnix Quail as their bird of choice as the alternative of raising chickens. Learn about the amazing species of quail and follow the Quail Lady's Guide to Raising them in your very own backyard. With over a decade of experience, Alexandra Douglas offers tips and tricks, including her 10 secrets, on successfully raising Coturnix at ease.

Coturnix quail: Raising guide, Genetics and Self-sufficiency

Coturnix quail: Raising guide, Genetics and Self-sufficiency
Author: Amelie Hebert
Publisher: Amélie Hébert
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2024-10-13
Genre: Pets
ISBN:

The Japanese quail, a fantastic little bird for 1001 reasons. Do you intend to raise any? You'll find everything you need to know here in this book entirely in English. Lots of information on quail, needs and equipment, potential problems, breeding, incubation, quail care, egg and meat production, and color genetics. All in the same book. A simple incubation log and note sheets at the end of the book. Join the adventure of Coturnix quail breeding.

Keeping Quail

Keeping Quail
Author: Katie Thear
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994
Genre: Quails
ISBN: 9780906137222

Coturnix Revolution

Coturnix Revolution
Author: Alexandra Douglas
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2013-04-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781482360639

Coturnix Revolution is the realization that Coturnix can provide meat and eggs inexpensively and simpler than chicken. Less space requirements and more efficient feed conversion, these birds are excellent sources of protein for the self sufficient lifestyle. This book is the most comprehensive guide to raising and keeping the Coturnix Quail and a practical guide to the most efficient quail there is. From learning about the history behind the bird to marketing your eggs and meat, Coturnix Revolution gives you a dual purpose guide for the many uses of the bird. You will learn more about this bird than what is shown on the internet and forums with scientific research such as: - Housing - Nutrition - Health - Egg biology - Reproduction - Variety - Genetics - Incubation -Hatching - Brooding - Breeding - Meat - Self Sufficiency And much more! This is the "How to Guide" to the next level!

Quail Production Systems

Quail Production Systems
Author: M. M. Shanaway
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 162
Release: 1994
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9789251033845

A wealth of useful information on the farming of quails is contained within this publication. Areas covered include incubation and hatching, various housing systems, common diseases of the quail, and the use of quail for meat or egg production.

Genetics of the Fowl

Genetics of the Fowl
Author: F. B. Hutt
Publisher: Norton Creek Press
Total Pages: 605
Release: 2003-05
Genre: Chickens
ISBN: 0972177035

This has been the indispensable companion of chicken breeders since its introduction in 1949. Chapters include the genetics of plumage, egg production, body size, disease resistance, and much more. (Animals/Pets)

The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals

The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals
Author: Robert C. Hubrecht
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 848
Release: 2010-01-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1444318780

The seminal reference on the care of laboratory and captiveanimals, The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management ofLaboratory and Other Research Animals is a must-have for anyoneworking in this field. The UFAW Handbook has been thedefinitive text since 1947. Written for an international audience,it contains contributions from experts from around the world. The book focuses on best practice principles throughout, providingcomprehensive coverage, with all chapters being peer reviewed byanonymous referees. As well as addressing the husbandry oflaboratory animals, the content is also of great value to zoos andaquaria. Changes for the eighth edition: Revised and updated to reflect developments since publicationof the previous edition. New chapters on areas of growing concern, including: the 3Rs;phenotyping; statistics and experimental design; welfareassessment; legislation; training of people caring for lab animals;and euthanasia. All material combined into one volume for ease ofreference. This book is published on behalf of UFAW (The UniversitiesFederation for Animal Welfare), with whom we also publish theUFAW/Wiley-Blackwell Animal Welfare Book Series. This majorseries of books provides an authoritative source ofinformation on worldwide developments, current thinking and bestpractice in the field of animal welfare science and technology. Fordetails of all of the titles in the series see ahref="http://www.wiley.com/go/ufaw"www.wiley.com/go/ufaw/a.

Practical Quail-keeping

Practical Quail-keeping
Author: Sarah Barratt
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2013-04-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1847975240

Practical Quail-keeping is a comprehensive guide for anyone who keeps quail or who is thinking about starting out. It covers all key aspects of responsible quail husbandry, and explains how to set up and equip your quail house and pens, how to care for your birds, and how to breed and raise young hatchlings through to healthy adulthood. The authors draw on their extensive experience as quail breeders to provide a unique insight into keeping these fascinating little birds. Topics covered include:Legal aspects of poultry-keeping; Feeding and watering; Protecting quail from vermin and disease; Breeding and hatching; Quail recipes. A comprehensive guide to quail-keeping that gives a unique insight into keeping these fascinating little birds, aimed at smallholders and poultry-keepers. Superbly illustrated with 140 colour photographs. Sarah and Martin Barratt are quail breeders with extensive experience.

Quail, Past and Present

Quail, Past and Present
Author: Michael Roberts
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1999
Genre: Quail culture
ISBN: 9780947870126

This guide to coturnix quail covers their history as domestic fowl and methods of management for the hobbyist and the commercial breeder. It spans the process from hatching to marketing. There are lists of useful addresses.

Attainable Sustainable

Attainable Sustainable
Author: Kris Bordessa
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 595
Release: 2020-04-30
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1426221851

Packed with delicious recipes, natural remedies, gardening tips, homemaking ideas, crafts, and more, this indispensable lifestyle reference from the popular blogger behind Attainable Sustainable makes earth-friendly living fun, real, and easy. Whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country, this essential guide for the backyard homesteader will help you achieve a homespun life--from starting your own garden and pickling the food you grow to pressing wildflowers, baking sourdough loaves, quilting, raising chickens, and creating your own natural cleaning supplies. In these beautifully illustrated pages, eco-guru Kris Bordessa offers DIY lovers an indispensable home reference for sustainability in the 21st century, using tried-and-true advice, 50 enticing recipes, and step-by-step directions for creating fun, cost-efficient projects that will bring out your inner pioneer. Filled with more than 300 four-color photographs, this relatable, comprehensive book contains time honored-wisdom and modern know-how for getting back to basics in a beautiful, accessible package.