I have 6 female quail. Over a week ago I noticed one was sitting on eggs. Initially I removed the eggs knowing they were infertile ( I don't have a male). However she is still sitting on eggs every day hers and others. She has become aggressive to other females and to me. What do I do, leave...
I have purchases a Brinsea mini auto and am planning to start breeding Jap coturnix from purchased eggs. Question do quail eggs need a cooling period every few hours whilst incubating. My machine asks for a cooling period time but I haven't read anywhere that quail need it. Obviously in the wild...
I read somewhere that used tried coffee dregs can be used in a quail sand bath. Has anyone tried it and are there any drawbacks. Health issues or anything... I'm currently using chinchilla clay but it creates so much dust and lasts just a few hours. I thought if I used both together the coffee...
Recently I purchased six 5 week old female coturnix quail from a battery farm. I wish now I had 'rescued' more. They have settled really well. When my dog puts his paws and nose close to the bars they don't bat an eyelid (and he's big) when I open the door they go crazy.
I'm currently...