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I have bobwhites right now. I have x and o and numbered them for the three side effect. Dont really know why but there is some method to my maddness. LOL So it is better to turn them 7 times a day.....?? Then that is what i will do. Let me know how things turn out for you.
Does anyone have any experience with hand turning quail eggs? If so, how do you suggest this be done. I have an over abundance of quail eggs and they keep coming! I have turned down the lights but they still drop out 9-14 eggs a day. I have incubators but only 1 turner so I have no choice...
Hello Everyone!
I have a "five step" program going on with my quail and would like to have some input from Bobwhite Fans and Foes.
Steps:
1. Eggs in Hova Bator
2. Eggs in Incubator
3. Chicks in Brooder in my spare bedroom. Brooders consist of plastic bins or tubs with tops inverted and...
Yes I know that but there are those, like me, who have permits. I Thought maybe someone else on here does. I am just looking for people to answer survey questions about the situation
I am looking for those of you who raise their quail for release. If you raise your quail for release please post here. Let me know what your success rate has been and any difficulties you have experienced.
Yeah, most of those hatched yesterday! Thank goodness I turned the lighting system on my adult quail cage because I am over run with quail and eggs. Do you know where to get those "pie bald" or "english whites" eggs from? Are they as vicious as Bobwhites?
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Yep! I was getting 15 to 20 eggs a day and decided that I would turn the lighting down to a minimum so that they would stop laying and now Im down to two or three a day.
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I know. I think you suggested the sponge before and I put it in and keep it wet and it worked for a while but now its back low again. Im almost ready to give up on bobwhites! (ok not really well not yet).
I have a hova bator and its humidity is just perfect and I use it as my...