I have about 7 quail balding in the same spot. I picked up the wrong feed which is lower in protein than what they usually eat. The skin isn’t irritated. They’re in a 8’x10’ ground pen.
I did a lot of research before incubating and read that the float test was easier with quail. I tried candling but found it hard to tell. When I placed them into the water 3 sank, 2 flipped upside down and the rest I could see move around in the water (so cool).
I started with 40 and when I did the float test, only 5 didn’t develop. Today is day 17 and so far 1 has hatched. Such an exciting experience for the whole family :celebrate
I have a variety in one 8x10 coop. Celadon, Italian, JB, and possibly Pearl.
I have 6:12 ratio. Too many males fighting naturally. How do you choose which male stays? I have a couple that are definitely aggressive. I have one wh
Good to know. 2 months old. I just got them under more light so no eggs yet. I just discovered another male out of the 5...so 3 out of 5 are Roos.
Now I have to decide who says and who goes. Started with 4: 9 and now 6: 11.
Thank you for the feedback.
I’ll just watch him/her and see if any crowing happens. I didn’t see any foam but I don’t think I’ve mastered vent sexing yet.
So far since Thanksgiving, I only find 1 egg daily. They’re 4 months old. Mix of Italian, JB and Caledon.
I have a 8x10 outdoor coop. The male/female ratio is currently is 2:10. I have enough light and calcium. I just wanted some additional feedback.
The reason I asked about culling is because if they’re that stressed, will they even produce eggs(they harm themselves to get away)
The rest are all used to me and are very calm, walk up to me even.
I have 2 hens who are terrified every time I collect eggs or anytime I go into their ground coop. It has a lot of hiding spots but they panic and tried of fight their way out. One chipped her beak because of it.
Will they ever calm down enough to lay eggs or should I just cull?
One is 3 months...