I was curious as to what defects Coturnix quail have when hatching.
I had one hatch that had severe crossbeak. You could not even see his one eye. his head was that contorted. I felt that he needed culled due to the severity of its problem. How common is crossbeak in jumbo browns? Does it occur...
I found a few studies that might be of interest to people hatching Coturnix eggs
Coturnix Scientific Studies
http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd20/10/vasc20164.htm - Eggs hatchability when refrigerated up to 20 days.
http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd22/1/roma22002.htm - Eggs hatchability when stored at tropical...
Just wanted to thank all of the knowledgeable and helpful people on the quail forum.
JJ, Robo, Quaillady and many more have been so helpful to others in their endeavors in raising quail. Please don't get mad if you weren't mentioned because I want to thank you all for being here and helping...
I was lucky to find a quail breeder only 10 minutes away who raises quail and eggs for food only. Luckily I convinced her to sell me some eggs for hatching that were not cleaned yet and that she was going to incubate. She was a very nice woman. Needless to say I got the incubator up and...
BYC needs to add an exchange link for people who wish to trade eggs for other eggs and supplies. Kinda like a seed exchange for eggs and/or birds. People could post what they have to trade and also what they are looking for.
Thanks
Here is a list of hatcheries from lists on the internet. Please bear with me because I am sure some of these folks are not in business anymore. I need to verify websites etc. Also I know I have missed quite a few breeders. Please let me know of Quality hatcheries so I can add them.
The list os...
I have read posts about Ebay eggs not being great and having poor hatches. I was curious to know about anyone's experiences good or bad and to see if anyone has any recommendations for sellers both on ebay and elsewhere with good hatches. I am going to buy some coturnix eggs in the spring but am...