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 Post subject: Re: Sand Vs Wood Shavings - Which is better for quails?
PostPosted: Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:08 am 
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Chukar wrote:
I use both actually.

In the shelter area I use super fine pine shavings
In the run I use beach sand as its high in minerals


Do not use course wood shavings

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 Post subject: Re: Sand Vs Wood Shavings - Which is better for quails?
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This indo is gold
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 Post subject: Re: Sand Vs Wood Shavings - Which is better for quails?
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Is the super fine shavings ok to use for quails or will they eat it?. Also cab it be changed once a month to save money?


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 Post subject: Re: Sand Vs Wood Shavings - Which is better for quails?
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Is the super fine shavings ok to use for quails or will they eat it?. Also cab it be changed once a month to save money?

I would be careful with babies as they do tend to eat anything small enough


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than657 this was so helpful for me
than657 for the super good forum wee.

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 Post subject: Re: Sand Vs Wood Shavings - Which is better for quails?
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Is the super fine shavings ok to use for quails or will they eat it?. Also cab it be changed once a month to save money?

I would be careful with babies as they do tend to eat anything small enough

I agree, I would not use super fine shavings

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 Post subject: Re: Sand Vs Wood Shavings - Which is better for quails?
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birdsrock wrote:
Is the super fine shavings ok to use for quails or will they eat it?. Also cab it be changed once a month to save money?

I would be careful with babies as they do tend to eat anything small enough

I agree, I would not use super fine shavings

I have used it and its great i_like1


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Its great for ferns and the added chook poo just makes them go crazy i_like1

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great info here

was looking at the shaving the other day and has question that are now answered


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This is gold info guys than657


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