give them time and the benefit of the doubt. I had 63 hatch and two were splay legged, one was late. all three of the not-walkers are hoofing it pretty good atm
oh how fun! yeah it has been at least 8 years since I have had quail and now, got my own place, first thing I did before I even moved into it was order an incubator and a batch of coturnix quail eggs. there are so many colors out there now, holy cow!
Hey all you chicks and chooks, egg collectors and feather fluffers! I missed you all. I am back after 8 years and wow has it been a ride. We moved from Idaho to Florida, from a farm to an apartment. Kids grew up, I got a degree, and we bought a home with two acres yesterday in rural Florida and...
When I was hatching i did have a brinsea octo eco. It hatched anything I put in it, and I used it for quail. We also built one out of a cooler and it was pretty neat but required a watchful eye on the temps. I loved it. When we moved I sold it and wished I hadn't. As soon as we find a house (we...
Wait, the project is over?? Well shucks. I guess I'll have to do it on my own once I get my place established. It is too bad, looked like a fun breeding program and I love genetics!
Hey y'all!! I live in Fruitland Park, Florida!! It's been a long three years since I hadf been to this forum again because I was so depressed over moving and having to liquidate my flock of quail, ducks and chickens and bunnies. (Being in an apartment would make it hard to keep them lol)
Anyway...
Ya gotta love a quail :)
Do't they look like they are tickling him! Actually I've noticed the quail can be quite inconsiderate of their broodmates, I've sen them grab toes and run without letting go, stepping on the head of a bird drinking, grabbing an eyelid and hanging on for dear life.. they...
This is our Homemade Incubator!!
Thanks to Mrs Prissy's page for instruction and Guidance!
Also thanks to jus1jack's page on thermostat modification!
Well, I have the bug now, and I've heard that the Forum is full of enablers...So, to get inspired I read each and every tutorial there...