Problem: Article: Unlike other fowl, quail cannot eat low-quality feed without sacrificing quality. This is especially important when it comes to quail being raised for breeding and laying eggs. If you can't find high-quality quail feed, try another type of game bird feed. You can also try turkey feed, which is usually higher in protein than chicken feed, making it more suitable for quail. Chicken feed can make a decent substitute for meat quail. If you choose to go with turkey feed, make sure that it is non-medicated. Always refer to a qualified nutritionist before you make any substitutions. About 80% of a quail's diet will consist of grains. Most quail or game bird feeds will consist of: cracked corn, grains (barley, oats, rye, and wheat), millet, milo, oat grouts, popcorn, safflower seed, sunflower kernels, and sunflower seeds. Quail are easy to feed in that you do not have to worry about over-feeding them. They will stop eating once they feel full. However, quail are picky when it comes to the size of their food. If the grains or pellets are too small or too big, they won't eat it. It has to be just right. If the feed comes in pellet form, try breaking it up into (quail) bite-sized pieces. Make sure that the pieces are consistent, or the quail will just pick out the pieces they like best and leave the rest. This can result in an in-balanced diet. Avoid mashed feed, if you can. If you must use mash feed, make sure that it is not too powdery. The powder can easily get in between the quail's toes and cause infections. Adult quail will eat about 20 to 25 grams of food a day. Make sure that you place the troughs in a dry place, away from rain, snow, sunlight, and wind. You might want to place the food further away from the water troughs as well. If the feed gets wet, it can grow mold, which can kill quail. Also, you should empty the feed troughs often. Only wash the troughs when they become dirty from waste, or if the feed itself gets wet. Make sure that the food trough is level with the quail's crop area. Try to use linear troughs, with enough space for the quail to eat comfortably without competing for food. Depending on how many quail you have, you may need to empty the troughs as little as two to three times a week, to as often as once a day. Quail can be messy eaters. Consider keeping the feed in a hopper with "anti-spill fingers." As a general rule, the water trough should be no higher than the bird's back. Many quail breeders also recommend keeping marbles in the bottom of the trough. This not only makes the water more attractive to the quail, but it also gives quail chicks an escape route in case they fall in. Quail are guzzlers. Consider making your own guzzler by digging a shallow hole in the ground, lining it with plastic, and then adding a ramp into the hole. Clean the trough three times a week with a commercial, nontoxic disinfectant. Don't pour the old water out inside the pen. The pen must be kept as dry as possible. Pay special attention to the water during the winter time. Don't let it freeze. Add a little bit of apple cider vinegar to the water from time to time. This kills parasites and makes the feathers look nicer. If you don't store the food properly, it can get moldy, which is deadly for quail. It can also become food for other critters, such as insects and rats. Use the feed before it expiresusually 3 weeks after the manufacturing date. You may need to use it even sooner if you live some place hot and humid. Throw away stale or foul-smelling feed. This indicates that the feed has either expired or gone moldy. Rats can not only eat all of the quail's feed, but also contaminate it.
Summary: Purchase high-quality quail feed from a feed store or from online. Give the quail enough food, and make sure that the texture is right. Keep the feed troughs clean, dry, and easily accessible. Offer plenty of water, and make sure that the quail have easy access to it. Keep the water troughs clean and replace the water daily to minimize bacteria growth. Store the food in a clean, dry place, and use it before it expires.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Often, dogs escape from the house because they aren't neutered/spayed. In their attempts to mate, they will make a run for the door, and from there to a dog of the opposite sex. This motive is especially powerful in male dogs. Talk to your vet about neutering or spaying your pet. The procedure is very safe and relatively inexpensive. Tired dogs are less likely to want to escape the house. Make sure you exercise your dog every day. You can either give your dog free reign for fifteen to twenty minutes in the backyard or take your doggie for a walk. If your dogs likes to play fetch or catch the Frisbee in an enclosed area, that provides a good source of exercise as well. Dogs of all sizes and breeds should spend some time outside each day, weather permitting. Bored dogs may be driven outside in a search for amusement. Keep your dog engaged and content by playing lots of games with it, teaching it tricks, and generally paying attention to your dog. Let your doggie know it is loved and cared for. When you come home, give it a hug and pat it on the head. Rub its belly if it rolls over for you. Set aside time in your schedule for you and your dog to bond.

SUMMARY: Neuter or spay your dog. Give your dog a lot of exercise. Keep your dog happy and entertained.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: For every day they go without their pacifier, let them put a sticker on the chart and praise them for doing well. If they ask for their pacifier during the day, let them know that they will not get a sticker if they use it. Choose a reward that your child will receive once they complete the sticker chart. This can act as an extra motivator to go without their pacifier. Birthdays work well for this, since the pacifier can easily be "replaced" by gifts. Gifts that your child recognize as signifying a transition to older childhood - such as a toy reserved for "big kids" - are especially effective for this. If your child is very attached to their pacifier this is a good way to bring negative associations to it. Dunk the pacifier in lemon juice or vinegar to give it a bad taste before giving it to your child. Avoid using salt or pepper as these aren't good for young children's health. This method works best for children that are 2 years or older, as they will be able to comprehend what is happening. Suggest to your child that they give the pacifier away to a small baby. Ask a friend with a young baby to receive the pacifier from your child as a "gift" for their baby. This can help your child feel involved in the process of stopping the use of their pacifier. Give your child plenty of praise after they have given away their pacifier.
Summary:
Create a sticker chart if your child responds well to incentives. Plan a date to stop using the pacifier if you want a quick approach. Make the pacifier taste unpleasant if your child relies on it for comfort. Ask your toddler to give the pacifier away if they know a young baby.