Water is essential for healthy growth. To keep the pen dry, place the lip of the waterer at the birds' back height. Adult birds require a waterer deep enough to get their head under water beyond their eyes. To ensure successful mating, especially in larger breeds, make water available for swimming. An old water heater tank cut in half works well.
Many unique markets exist.
Quail, pheasants, turkeys, and guinea fowl are raised for meat markets. Some birds are raised for exhibition. Mallard ducks, quail, and pheasant are raised for hunting preserves and for dog training. Markets are also available for racing pigeons, feathers for fly fishing, guinea hens for tick control, and pickled eggs. Never allow poultry and other fowl to run loose.