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  1. Becci

    FIRST TIMER QUESTIONS HELP!

    ...been known for temp fluctuations, and are not the best for beginners especially. For my quail I always use floor feeders. Be sure you've got extra shallow waterers too because quail babies are tiny and very *ahem* VERY clumsy. It's not uncommon for them to drown in the water dish. Good luck!
  2. Becci

    Found baby bird ... Need help!

    Thankyou!
  3. Becci

    Found baby bird ... Need help!

    Awe, glad to hear all is well! I wish we could have returned my little guy.
  4. Becci

    Found baby bird ... Need help!

    I've been feeding him every 2-3 hours during the day and every 4 hours at night. I usually feed until I see that his crop is full and he is quiet. He's grown so much over the 3 days, his chest feathers are coming in (they're white) and he is not naked anywhere now. I also discovered that he is...
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    Found baby bird ... Need help!

    Thankyou! I actually googled wildlife rehabilitation in my area and the closest is over an hour away. It'll probably be at least a week if not more before I can get him there, so I suppose I'm gonna go pick up some Purina cat chow. Thank you for your response!
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    Found baby bird ... Need help!

    ...and the inside of his mouth is a reddish/purple color. His eyes are open, but he doesn't seem to respond to movement and I'm beginning to think he *may* be blind, and it may be the reason he was knocked out of the nest... He otherwise seems unhurt from the fall. I'm most likely going to end...
  7. Becci

    Found a baby bird. Any help would be appreciated.

    Alright, so this morning my cousin brought me this little bird ... apparently two of her youngest siblings (8 and 10) found the bird laying on the ground screaming, so I'm guessing it fell out of it's nest. It had to of been there at least 3 hours because they found it when they went outside at...
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    First time hatcher

    Good luck (:
  9. Becci

    First time hatcher

    Get it back up and watch it closely. You'll probably have a somewhat late hatch. Which thermometer was reading 95*?
  10. Becci

    First time hatcher

    Blood rings mean that an embryo was growing but has died. If you see a blood ring, there won't be movement, because it's a 100% sure sign of death. Sounds like healthy veining to me.
  11. Becci

    First time hatcher

    "Too high" is different for everybody. 45%, Generally, is right at the "recommendations" For humidity on days 1-18. So I think you're good.
  12. Becci

    First time hatcher

    The egg with the blood ring can be thrown out if you're for sure that is what it is, I personally keep all of my eggs until day 14 just to be sure, unless they stink - then I remove them right away. I've cracked open eggs that were seemingly dead during candling only to find a live embryo...
  13. Becci

    Broody Serama

    Some people separate their broodies, others don't. I personally have never had a successful hatch when they're left with the flock. The chicks end up being beat up or killed by the other hens, The developing eggs end up cracked, Or other hens lay eggs in the broody's nest box, the newer...
  14. Becci

    first time wanting to incubate some eggs?

    Don't open the incubator until they're dry and fluffy. They absorbed the yolk sac before hatch - so they don't have to eat or drink for the next 3 days. Once they're ready to take out, put them in a brooder (which can be as simple as a rubbermaid container with a heat lamp and pine shavings.)...
  15. Becci

    Broody Serama

    Relax and let mama hen do the work! Have you separated her from the flock?
  16. Becci

    First time hatcher

    Quote: Good luck! Quote: Sometimes they will move, sometimes they won't. If they don't move, there's no reason to be concerned.
  17. Becci

    im worried

    Day 19 is waaaaay too early to be worrying! 36.1 Celcius? That's only about 97 F. It may have delayed your hatch. Don't worry too much, sit on your hands and wait. I'd expect the hatch to be delayed past the 21 days. I'm sure they'll be fine. Good luck.
  18. Becci

    Is it normal for temp to drop after adding eggs?

    Yes, the temperature does drop after you add eggs and it usually takes it a while to get back up to normal. Mine usually drops around 5 degrees. I don't turn it up unless it's been 24 hours and it's still low, because adjusting the temperature is usually what causes disasters. It won't ruin your...
  19. Becci

    Broody Serama

    Be sure she can completely cover the eggs and look as if she could fit a couple more. That's what I go by, anyways. Good luck!
  20. Becci

    First time hatcher

    Quote: Remember that the surface area of water is what counts. I have a couple little giants as well, I usually stuff paper towels in the water trays underneath the screen, fill them water, and add another paper towel underneath the eggs. That usually makes it hit around 75% which is perfect...
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