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Where do you buy bulk quail egg cartons? My son wants to start selling quail eggs to the neighbors. Thanks!

Go broody quails! I had one of my Coturnix quails brood a crutch of three - one died soon after hatching and another died a few days later in the night. The last was a very healthy male who I ended up giving away due to aggression. It is truly amazing to watch, isn't it? Good luck to your...

Yes, she would sit on eggs in her dirt bath bin in her cage for days on end and I would let her sit on any that were under her since I figured that was her business and she looked so happy sitting in her clutch. She would usually get bored after a few days though. In December, we retired our...

Thanks grandma bird. I think she is not going to make it so just making her as comfortable as possible. Ah well. Micah - I have no clue! She has been "broody" a few times where she has sat for a few days but this time, she stayed on the pile. I had to remove the male because he was abusing...

here is the one I'm not sure will make it. Any suggestions on what I can so to help him? I already have it under the brooding lamp along with the two other eggs she left behind. Pretty sure one is a dud but the other egg, I can feel something moving around in.

Ps - it's like 85 or 90 degrees here today so I think that's why the chicks seem pretty happy moving around away from her. :)

Here she is! Two chickies and one I don't know that will make it. It was left by her along with two other eggs and was freezing cold when I picked it up. We shall see. I'll keep my updates going!

Oh my gosh, it's happening! Her eggs are hatching! I went out there today and a few of her eggs were beside her instead of underneath her and one was pecking through. Then she moved and she has chick babies under her wings! Do I just let her do her thing and trust in her mommy instincts...

Help fellow quail keepers! :) I'm so excited - my female coturnix quail went brody a couple weeks ago and I finally went out and grabbed a few of her eggs to candle. I couldn't see anything with two, but one of them, I could see the faintest bit of light flickering on one side and I realized I...

How big is your space? I had some issues with a roo pecking and harassing until I doubled their cage space. Also, putting lots of hiding spots is helpful along with putting in toys like old CDs every once in a while. When I first got my quail, I had a roo that was violent and I thought it...

Thanks for you help everyone, so the Hovabator is a pretty good incubator for quail? I just want to make sure I get one that is can hold and turn the eggs. :) I will start searching for a Hovabator unless anyone has reason otherwise. James the bald, LOL no - my chickens have their own coop and...

Hi there! I want to buy an incubator for under $100 that works best for quail eggs and I can't seem to find the thread on recommendations through the search box or in the FAQ sticky. Sorry for the inconvenience but if anyone who is more proficient at navigating the forum could find it for me...

Here is my "random material" quail cage that I finished a few weeks ago. I plan on adding an apron and siding (with random wood scraps) to the bottom and creating a compost pile underneath. That way, the poop falls right into the compost and saves me the trouble of moving it there. It is...