all who are hatching quail

[Kherome]

You should seriously think about trying to selectively breed for that hen's traits!

 

[OzarkCountryGirl]

That is awesome !!! How many more hatched???

Nine total so far, and I think that's all that are going to hatch as she's up and about with the chicks now. If I act like I'm going to touch one of her chicks, she goes into super protective mode and tries to peck and flog my hand/arm....she's such a good little mamma!

 

[OzarkCountryGirl]

You should seriously think about trying to selectively breed for that hen's traits!

I'm going to.

It was so nice not having to worry about the power going out in the incubator or brooder during last night's thunderstorms, as she has that all covered.

 

[Sill]

Nine total so far, and I think that's all that are going to hatch as she's up and about with the chicks now. If I act like I'm going to touch one of her chicks, she goes into super protective mode and tries to peck and flog my hand/arm....she's such a good little mamma!

Nine is a good size clutch to hatch! It's wonderful that she is also good at raising them. You should consider a video or two of her interacting with her chicks as I don't think there is such a record as domestic coturnix with their own chicks. The vocalizations and behaviors would be interesting to see.

I'm going to.

It was so nice not having to worry about the power going out in the incubator or brooder during last night's thunderstorms, as she has that all covered.

For sure her genetics will be important to pass on.
Plus she is just so cute to see with her babies.

 

[PunkyReid]

very awesome, everything I have read is now under scrutiny.

 

[OzarkCountryGirl]

Nine is a good size clutch to hatch! It's wonderful that she is also good at raising them. You should consider a video or two of her interacting with her chicks as I don't think there is such a record as domestic coturnix with their own chicks. The vocalizations and behaviors would be interesting to see.

For sure her genetics will be important to pass on.
Plus she is just so cute to see with her babies.

Thanks And I'll try to get video footage of her with them.

 

[Sill]

Thanks And I'll try to get video footage of her with them.

 

[OzarkCountryGirl]

very awesome, everything I have read is now under scrutiny.

That's how I view pretty much EVERYTHING, lol. Nothing ventured, nothing gained...right?

 

[Sill]

Thanks And I'll try to get video footage of her with them.

 

[OzarkCountryGirl]

very awesome, everything I have read is now under scrutiny.

That's how I view pretty much EVERYTHING, lol. Nothing ventured, nothing gained...right?