If I were to put the chicks outside at 4 weeks would another adult quail couple hanging around adopt them? Is there a better place to release them than a rescue?
I live in Arizona. I have 13 chicks, 2.5 week old coturnix are in my garage. I’ve taken out the heating plate as without it due to the hot weather the brooder temp is at lowest 85 at night and 90-95 by day. Is this ok! If they need to learn lower temps I’d need to bring them inside the house...
How big does my brooder need to be for 13 quail chicks, and as they get bigger in the 4 weeks will it be big enough?
I have this,
Also can I get the temp higher? it’s at 85%, with the heater on? The open lid lets heat out. The room isn’t cold either. 76%.
My incubator is on day 21, I see slight wobbly movement of 3 of 14 eggs for 2 days. Is that a good sign or bad like they can’t break out? I’m worried as it’s late for them! They are Gambel Quail.