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They usually start laying in June. If you need more look me up or scott in maine up. I only sell eggs but he sells both and his pairs are only $300 unless he goes up this year. The helping them eat is pretty much a myth, the low humidity is the key for a healthy hatch and they will goto town...

Glad you finally found some Mearns. I ended up with a few pair and actually ended up with an awesome indoor pet. The first batch of eggs I only had 1 hatch turned out to be a hen and almost lost her, she is now an indoor pet that snuggles with my wife on the couch everyday. The second batch...

Besides mountain, benson, mearns and african harlequin, he has see and madagascar partridge

Yea he is an excellent breeder and very knowledgeable. Dont know where the confusion was but I'll let him know you had his back lol. Talked to him yesterday. I will be getting mearns eggs and a couple pairs of Benson quail from him this year. He is highly recommended on my quail page.

No scott is an awesome breeder of quail and who im recommending to get Mearns eggs from. Hes been breeding quail for over 20 yrs and takes his bloodlines very serious! Great breeder! The other guy is from Indiana and not trustworthy one bit! Code name is bestdlsonweb4u on ebay...sells mearns...

Goto my google+ page, go on google+ and search for a community called "quail enthusiasts" I have him listed there as a recommended breeder. Scott O'Brien. 20 yrs experience raising quail...raises mearns, mountain and benson quail. If you cant find it, pm me and ill send you his number. Thanks

Yes I did, through ebay and paypal. Hopefully you can get your money back. There is nothing written in their refund policy that states they dont guarantee agricultural purchases either so dont let them tell you that. If they do ask them for a copy that you can see. Good luck and thanks. Keep...

Same guy I got mine from. Only one fertile out of 6. I dissected them too, not fertile. Tried to reason with him and he is determined his eggs are fertile. Ive been raising quail and dealing with shipped eggs for years....these eggs were intact just not fertile. You need to do everyone a...

I had to hand feed my Mearns with a syringe and a liquid mixture. My chick pipped the egg but never started zipping. After 36 hours, I assisted him by zipping his egg for him. I later found out by talking to an experienced breeder that the Mearns will pip through the egg but take up to 3 to 4...

Sorry to hear that. I hatched one a few weeks ago myself, same thing, bought 6 eggs, but only one of them developed. Costly mistake indeed! I did find another breeder that I will be getting eggs from in June. He also has some knowledge of hatching and raising.

How did your hatch turn out on the Mearns?

No, you won't stress them by removing the eggs, the process might but just move slowly/gently when removing. And...yes a rabbit hutch will be perfect for a pair of quail. Gambels and Valleys are two of the most timid quail, be slow and gentle whenever you're near them, toss some chicken...

I use a small 3lb hanging feeder that I hang about 4 inches off the floor, I have no more wasted feed.