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    Northern Bobwhite quail hatching eggs.

    I have extra bobwhite eggs for sale. I have already hatched out a batch and do not want to hatch any more this season. I got an 88% hatch rate using a Hovabator. If you are interested I will collect eggs and ship them to you or if you are local to Dallas, Texas we can meet.
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    Bobwhite, introducing 2 flocks

    I have a large aviary where I Raise bobwhite quail. I hatched out a new generation earlier this spring and want to add them into the flock. Does anyone have experience on doing this that they could share? I want to try to make it as smooth as possible and keep losses low. Norther bobwhite...
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    Double yolk incubating?

    I seem to be getting a lot of eggs from my quail, both coturnix and bobwhite, that have double yolks. Is it ok to incubate these eggs? Will it cause problems? If it is not ok is there some way to cull these eggs reliably? I get a lot of large eggs that don't have double yolks so just going by...
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    When should I replace my layers?

    When should I retire my laying flock? I am raising Coturnix and Bobwhites, all my birds are less than or just at 6 months old. I have not seen any reduction in eggs produced or the size of the eggs but I know that day will come. I was wondering what the egg laying expectancy of a quail is? And...
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    Algae / Slime in watering system

    I made a watering system using a 5 gallon bucket, tubing, and some watering cups. It works beautifully and my quail take to it within a few hours of being put in the pen with it. My issue is that the bucket and tubing are developing a slime or algae. I have been putting apple cider vinegar in...
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    Color Question?

    I have two quail in my flock of supposed all Coturnix that seem to be something else. 1. Appears to be an Italian. 2. Maybe a Tuxedo?
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    Thank You

    I just wanted to post here and say thanks. Thanks for the info the pics and all the help. I haven't posted a lot of questions or threads because I have been reading everyone else's threads and questions. Me I am new to quail I have 17 Coturnix that I will be raising for eggs and meat. Yes they...
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