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Has anyone tried the Reptipro 6000 and if so how have your hatch rates been? Shipped or own eggs? Also does this work effectively for quail eggs? Are you using the turners or not? Could you please share your set up for quail eggs with this bator. Did you like how it operates? Is there...

Hi, I'm just getting into quail breeding and I'm considering getting into chickens. I'm in a suburban area so I doubt roosters would work at all for us. I'd like to raise chickens for meat and their eggs. Does anyone have any suggestions for doing this when you have limited space and can't...

I'm wondering if giving quail probiotics would be effective if you aren't able to ferment food for them because you have over 100 birds and they don't get fed individually? Has anyone tried probiotics with their birds? Can you tell me if they were effective? Does anyone ferment food for quail...

Here is some more information on the feed I've found. Hi folks just an update on the feed. It's going to cost around $40 per 50# bag plus shipping. Shipping will run around $16.50 for 5 bags down to less then $10/bag for a ton. It's a good deal if you ask me. I'm keeping the salt content low...

Okay I have completed my research on feed. The least costly feed that I could find that is organic/non GMO as is willing to work with you regarding shipping and even willing to change the proportion of protein in their feed is Blue Stem. They have an animal based protein, which I wanted rather...

I need to pick a few more of your folks brains. I couldn't get the turkey feed I wanted to order so I'm left with a chicken starter. It has about the right amount of protein for layers, 20.5% so that is good but it is deficit in both Phosphorus and Maethionine compared to quail food. I'd like to...

Does anyone have a set up for mealworms, earthworms or black soldier flies that they are willing to share? Thank You, SuseyQ

When you add supplements to your feed how much do you folks add? Also I will need to add protein to my 20.5% feed. Does anyone know how much protein (by weight) or volume that I should add per pound of food to increase the protein to about 28%. I know for fish meal they recommend 16# for every...

I'm wondering what you folks have found to be the best and least costly online or in town poultry store for all your needs?I'm wondering what you folks have found to be the best and least costly online or in town poultry store for all your needs? Thank You, SuseyQ

Do any of you folks add anything into your feed or supplement your feed with nutrients or supplements? If so what do you use? Thank You, SuseyQ

Has anyone ever heard of anyone using a grain-free, soy-free feed (could be homemade), successfully with quail? Thank You, SuseyQ

Do any of you folks know if it is possible to be allergic to quail eggs because of what the hen has been fed?

Okay folks so I have a huge favor. I'm getting some JM Pharaoh eggs for my first ever eggs. I've hear there are special challenges with these eggs in incubators because of their size and they also need more room. I need to know as much as you can tell me about raising these birds. Do they need...

Does anyone know of a soy-free starter for quail this is 28% protein? Thank You, SuseyQ

I'm looking to begin breeding rabbits. This is something new I'm researching and investigating the possibilities of. I'd like to breed for meat primarily, then fur, then sale of bunnies. Can anyone tell me what type of rabbit would work well for these purposes? I plan to start small, maybe...

Hi, I'd like to know when quails tend to get their ability to fly? At what age? Is it when they are first hatched, in the brooder or older than 3-4 weeks? Thank You, SuseyQ

I'd like to know what the pros and cons are for using a storage bin or something similar to this when brooding quail as compared to the pros and cons of using some type of a metal pen (could use other material such as wood) for the brooder. Thank You, SuseyQ

I'm curious when you folks tend to lose the most quail. Shortly after hatching, in the brooder, when they transition outdoors or some other time. Thank You, SuseyQ

Hi, I live in NM where we have a 3 month or longer windy season and I mean windy. Some days the sand blows so much that the sky is brown instead of blue. I'm wondering what you folks suggest to protect quail from this wind yet provide them sufficient light. What type of pen should I build...

Hi, I've been searching extensively in all surrounding states for chicks or eggs. So far I've found two places that will ship me 50 to 100 or more chicks. I want to start smaller, I think. Right now we will have 4 pens around 6' x 2' and I really don't think I can house this many chicks in...