Few questions, need some answers

Everlong said:

1. How do you guys feed your quail the eggshells? i understand they have to be crushed, but how much? When crushed, do i mix them with something? I feed mine crushed oyster shells from tractor supply.

2. So far i only found 20% feed, bought 50lb bag. Can't find anything higher, so dry mealworms will have to do for a while as a boost. Last time got them crickets, my 7 year old daughter was crying and praying they would run away while saying "poor crickets".
besides crumbles, they are getting lettuce, some other grains, brocolli, corn etc... Is lower protein food ok, with substitutes/additions? I feed Dumor 16% layer crumbles and have no problem with egg production.Its more about staying with a consistent feed.

3. The Roo, he tries and tries and fails I have 1roo and 4 hens. As far as i know my quails are 6-7 weeks old? Should i eat him in order to get eggs? I get one a day. Those birds are still young don't kill him.All of them are still learning the process.

4. My Cage/pen has a roof, they are outside all the time, but not in the direct sunlight. Should i modify it, so they get more light?This is the most important thing in egg production.I use a natural light bulb and it's on a timer from 4am to 7am every day.

5. Led nightlight in the box? Was thinking of putting one of those solar powered  led lights on top of the "night" box so they have some light at night time. Im trying to convince them to sleep inside Tried this it dint work.

Here is a link to my setup. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1106713/need-some-advice-on-freshly-built-coop


Thanks. 

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