Posts by Jackeltree

Hi!  Short story:  I am looking to buy two coturnix quail hens from someone in the Saratoga area (I live in Schuylerville) and at the same time would like to find a new home for my male coturnix quail.  I will pay a...

Still no change...all eggs have small cracks.....will they ever hatch?  I sure hope so.  :-\  

Ok thanks for the info.  Do you think it's ok that I handled the eggs and turned them?  I know it's supposed to be the "lockdown period."  :-|  They still haven't progressed or changed that I could see but I'm...

I was hoping for some help from experienced egg incubators....   I have 6 button quails that seem to be hatching right now.  They are a few days early (directions I read online said it takes 17-21 days for them to hatch...

This is my second attempt at hatching button quail eggs.  The first time was several years ago and nothing happened at all.  This time I've been very good at watching the temp and humidity etc. and I think they are hatching...

  That's a great idea...I wonder why I didn't think of that.  The only other thermometer I have is the thermostat downstairs.  I'll put them next to that one and see what happens.  Thanks so much!!

Hi all!  I have a question I was hoping some of you experience egg hatchers could help me with.  I am trying to set up my still air incubator (the styrofoam kind) for some button quail eggs I got in the mail.  I've been...

Java Girl - I live in Schuylerville and am wondering what auction you're referring to.  The only one I know of is Town and Country, but their livestock is sold on Saturday night.  Is there another one??  Could they...

Hmmm...well there goes that theory.  I couldn't imagine why she's attacking her mate!  Poor thing...perhaps it's best to separate them for now?  If I were closer (I'm in NY), I would certainly provide them with a...

Oh thorny bushes...that's great...the buffer of trees and brush by the road near my house has lots of raspberries there.  Hopefully that will deter my future hens from venturing near the road.    Featherz...I so wish...