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16a302974fe3cab55f079c72eeaf4c7a. Mobile Photobucket. Angel Wings" by Harold Begun. Imgend. Racket-tailed Roller Coracias spatulatus. Quick view of Raising Quail Birds. Quails are migratory game birds with mottled brown feathers and short tails, which are native to Europe, Asia and Africa.

Quick view of Raising Quail Birds

The origin of this bird dates back to the 11th century while it is also referred to, in the old testament of the bible. Egyptians caught Quails from their farmland for the purpose of meat while in china these birds were kept as pets and as “singing birds”. In the late 11th century quail was brought to Japan where it was first domesticated. Since the farming and breeding of quail is credited to the Japanese it’s called a Japanese quail or a Coturnix Quail.

Quail farming and benefits of raising quails Quails are much easier to raise and breed than poultry. Famous breeds of quail Coturnix Quails as discussed in length above are the easiest to raise and breed, not too keen on flying inside aviaries and much gentler towards newcomers. OWL" by Faisl AL-Qaisy. Raising Quails in the urban environment- an alternative to backyard chickens. Raising chickens in the backyard of your home has always attracted many people.

Raising Quails in the urban environment- an alternative to backyard chickens

People who get retired or are very much in backyard chicken farming and adopt this as a hobby. Some even do this for getting fresh eggs for their breakfast. But this practice has raised some issues as well. Cases were reported in many different regions that people had started complaining in against those houses that were raising chickens in their backyards. The reason was the noise they use to make and even sometimes get into neighbors houses UN-invited.

Why quails Besides being a silent creature, what else benefit quails can give that may encourage a chicken lover to plan to raise backyard quail instead of chickens. Coop or pen for your quail Now after finally deciding the city farming of quail, it’s time to plan your quail coop. making coop or quail pen is not that hard. For more information on quail housing you can download the following Quail Housing.doc Breeds of quail. Magnificent Frigatebird Photo, Stock Photograph of a Magnificent Frigatebird, Fregata magnificens, #16725, Phillip Colla Natural History Photography. Magnificent frigatebird, adult male on nest, with throat pouch inflated, a courtship display to attract females.

Magnificent Frigatebird Photo, Stock Photograph of a Magnificent Frigatebird, Fregata magnificens, #16725, Phillip Colla Natural History Photography

North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Stock Photo: 16725 -? - Species: Magnificent frigatebird, Fregata magnificensLocation: North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands, EcuadorLat/Long: 0° 23' 52.1° S, 90° 17' 32.° W (Coordinates: -0.86933°, -90.54817°)Format: Digital 2:3Other Names: Magnificent frigate birdCopyright © Phillip Colla, all rights reserved worldwide.Purchase a print of this imageRequest a review copy of this image Keywords: above water, animal, animalia, aves, bird, chordata, creature, ecuador, fregata, fregata magnificens, fregatidae, frigate, frigatebird, galapagos, galapagos islands, magnificens, magnificent frigate bird, magnificent frigatebird, mating and courtship, nature, north seymour island, oceans, pacific, pelecaniformes, seabird, seabird behavior, vertebrata, vertebrate, wildlife, world heritage sites.

Animals Gallery » Blog Archive » Disheveled Owl. Beautiful Bird Photography. Birds are beautiful creatures and with such a vast range of colourful species your sure to find a special photo opportunity.

Beautiful Bird Photography

At the sight of an unusual bird your first thought would or will be to take a photo, so if this happens or you are a regular bird watcher here is some inspirational photographs for you to think about for the next time you discover a rare beauty! Please click any photograph you see below to find out more about the photographer’s photographic skill and possibly the secrets to great bird photography!

If you’d like to know more about how to photograph birds please follow this link: How to photograph Birds Thank you to all the photographers that allow their photographs to be freely shared! All Photographs shown here are © All Rights Reserved. Transformer Owl. BIRDS.