Remember with Mearns eggs they tend to be more fragile and dont ship as well as others. Yes they can hatch and be done but also there are times a lot of people dont hatch any. Usually a humidity problem as they need a lower humidity than most in my experience. Usually better off starting with a...
That's cool use what works for you. I raise Mearns Quail, a few Benson, Gamble, Blue Scale and Valleys along with all your color Bobs. Never had any problems with males and the shells on the eggs are superior. My sister who works at one of major zoo in the Us recommend it to me. They all seem to...
Just a later up date all Mearns are well eyes cleared up. Out of 13 chicks 10 females and 3 males. Just got in some new extra males to make up pairs. Thanks everyone
What is the best way to introduce Bobwhites to each other?
I tried new pens, light vinegar and water mix mist on their backs you name it. New pens. Have multiple pens of different colors. Would like to get certain ones together this winter for spring breeding. Just wondering what everyone else...
Love raising the Mearns Quail. I have found out for the first 22 days of incubation they need a pretty dry humidity about 33 percent. The last few days I bump it up to about 50 percent.
After hatching I had no problem with them eating right away. I use 30 percent Mazuri ground up along with...
Mearns Quail Chicks are doing great. Had a problem with a few eyes being shut, although with warm water compression things have seemed to clear up. Such a fun species of quail to raise and very vocal as Chicks.