DIY Egg Candler
I wanted to share with you, a simple but effective egg candler that I have just made. The total build cost is about £3 ($6), and it is very easy to make. You will only need 3 components as shown below.
1. A small 9 x LED torch (approx 95mm long x 30mm diameter) available from...
As some of you may have read in another thread, I set 12 Japanese Quail eggs yesterday. I have been advised by a few people including my egg supplier, to use the dry incubation method and only add water in the last few days.
I am using the Brinsea Mini Advance incubator, with a small dial...
The big day has arrived, and its the start of my first quail adventure.
This is my first attempt at hatching eggs, I have acquired 12 x fertile japanese quail eggs.
I am amazed at the size and colour variations in the eggs. The length of my eggs range from 35.7mm - 32.6mm long and 26.5mm...
I am going to buy my first incubator, and need some advice with my choices. When I get started I will begin with Quail, but want the option to move on to other poultry. I will need to get an auto turn machine, because I am not here all of the time to turn the eggs. I have decided on Brinsea...
Hi Everyone
My name is Bob and I live in Accrington Lancashire UK. I am a complete novice, but want to keep and breed poultry as a hobby. I am really pleased that I found these forums, which have provided me with some great information and ideas. I am sure that my first few posts will be...