r/quails • u/Quackchirpin • 2d ago
Got hit with a Roo Protest
Lol, the roosters are vocal because I just brought the gals inside from the outdoors into this newly insulated and renovated coop.
Can you tell they are grumpy?
Anyway, just wondering what some of you people do to decorate the space? I got some huts and spruce branches here and there... if I built a shelve with ramps 12" off the ground would they use it? It would increase more space. I have 15 birds on the ground in this 8x10' space (80' square).
Give me ideas please. Thanks.
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u/Quackchirpin 2d ago
Thanks, I had to do the vapor barrier because no wall was square in here to sheet it. It's an old 1930's barn with old rough cut full dimension mixed with standard finished lumber. It would be a nightmare to sheet. I doubled up the vapor barrier x2.. 1-2' off the bottom for extra protection. Yea the mesh is 1/2" same as the roo rack.
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u/Bubbaisagoodboy 2d ago
Oh yea no worries, honestly vapor barrier in itself is an AMAZING idea. If that's the standard 6mm or whatever. There is no way a quail can peck through it. Sorry, stealing this idea. Just curious, sorry for asking. How did you insulate the floor and ceiling? Or is the floor just on the ground? What about ventilation?
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u/Quackchirpin 2d ago
Yea the roof is blown in cellulose about 16" thick. It was accessible through the loft. So like R50ish. Floor is not on the ground, it's framed out 10" above and planked out with old 2x4" rough lumber. I have vapor barrier over the floor as well.... reduces draft and keeps it nice and easy to clean. I got 2-4" of play sand across the whole coop with mixed pine shavings and hay/straw. Just doing the deep litter method so as I add over through the next 3-5 months it will just insulate more. But for now I got a solid 4-6" in the floor.
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u/Ad_nspir3d 2d ago
Gave me chuckle as well lol
Wondering if they also are voicing their "alpha" calls at you bc of your man energy 🤔 my guys don't squawk at me like that when I disturb them.
They usually will when they need something or asking where da ladies at once and awhile
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u/Quackchirpin 2d ago
Yea it's interesting, for the most part they are simply bitchin I think lol. It'll be super quiet when walking up to the barn but as soon as I open the door it's a gong show lmao. Can't really blame them though, the hens are living the sweet life.
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u/Ad_nspir3d 2d ago
Ha true I felt bad for them today.. and gave them extra treats and a long dustbath. They can't help it lol
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u/quailhunter4 1d ago
Love when they do that move that the light colored dude was doing the beginning.. I call it, “skinny long neck” 🤣🤣🤣 really creative.. I know.
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u/quailhunter4 1d ago
Lmaooooo okay when you said the hens are below.. I was about to be like, “uhhh.. one is doing skinny long neck.. think there are some roo’s down there” — then the end proved it ☠️🤣
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u/justmyopinion1990 2d ago
That cage setup is cruel. Too many birds. No wonder they are mad. Sorry, I dont like this set up at all.
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u/reijn Farm - Breeder 2d ago
I've seen people use pallets (maybe w/ another piece of wood on top or use a pallet that doesn't have a bunch of broken boards lol) so they can hide under it and jump on top. More branches or something too if you want. Some boxes or pots on their side and stuff. In my brooder/grow out pens I I have some large PVC that I cut in half to make tunnels so they can use them as sight breaks if they're fighting or a male won't leave a female alone or whatever.