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Date Posted: 08:16:05 01/20/09 Tue
Author: Rhonda
Author Host/IP: 71.3.131.80
Subject: Re: Re;eggs that haven't hatched?
In reply to: Kathy 's message, "Re: Re;eggs that haven't hatched?" on 01:04:26 01/20/09 Tue

Kathy,

You are doing so well with your buttons! Just remember one thing. All the babies that hatch require a home and good care. And button quail like to have their space; otherwise they can be quite brutal to one another. The males in particular will peck at another bird, sometimes until many feathers are plucked and the skin is bleeding. We've had some birds live peaceably together, and then others are rather mean. One couple has been together for over two years, and all of a sudden he started pecking her. We never observed it, and thought she was sick and as a result, was losing her feathers. After a few weeks, we separated this poor bird, and her feathers started growing back. It's hard to believe that her mate, who's been such a sweet bird, would do this to her. So, even though it's fun to go through the hatching process and to have chicks, just keep this in mind. Unless, you're planning on going in the business! Continued good luck with your chicks!

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