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20% is too low, IMO. 24%+ is preferred. ( I use 30%, they grow bigger in a shorter span, bigger birds will lay bigger eggs.) Also, if they run out of water, even if for a short time, they will stop lay almost immediately. I have a gallon waterer and have had to fill it up twice a day before...

I always make sure they have access to a dustbath if they do not have access to the ground

Coturnix Quail Crow @Hybridchucks

I would compare them to a wild birds call... Noone will even know that you have them... Also not classified as poultry ,as a side note, can most times have them without restriction.

Jerry......

Lol Those were shipped from California Newman the US mail postman, had his way with them.

But if you can't tell if like upright hatching, even though I have smaller units and no cabinet incubator.

How I lock down quail eggs. Small tupperware container with coupla napkins in the bottom. Can easily give water when it's time without opening bator.

This picture better shows the newer turner with motor heat shield

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That picture above is from a hatch going on now...

New style Hova turner with motor heat shield.

This is only Production Red chicken eggs but I made a guard for the old style turners that don't have a shield on the motor. That spot closest to the motor can actually overheat that egg. The motor gives off additional heat but it might not be as much of a problem in a forced air... It's only...

Combination of rails

I have done this in the past when I didn't have quail rails and not enough space to fit all eggs in the universal rails.. Cut down water bottles taped to the rails I would only do it in a forced air

Now I'm gonna check the surface temp of my water heater If I can remember. Lol

I just make sure the Feed is ground fine enough (in a blender) for the litteuns to eat it. The crumbles can be too big for a newborn's beak.

http://whitequail.com/?page_id=43

Yes we give thanks for the birds before during and after the process. And before eating. It's also nice to know that they were raised humanely.