quail

  1. Birds4Eli

    Dry vs. wet for quail incubation

    Hello! I’ve had good hatch rates with both wet and dry incubation for quail. Does anyone have any ideas of what’s better? Thanks! -Elijah
  2. catesquire

    Thoughts on Bluebonnet Feeds?

    What it says on the tin: has anyone used and/or heard good or bad things about Bluebonnet Feeds? I'm eyeing hopefully-less-stinky-than-Purina feed options, and their 30% stater is looking pretty decent and reasonably priced, but I haven't seen anyone mentioning them on this board...
  3. Sexing King (Button) Quail - Variants & Methods

    Sexing King (Button) Quail - Variants & Methods

    This article is brought to you by King Quail Collective Sexing King Quail If you're reading this then you probably already know it, but King quail can be VERY complicated to sex, especially for new owners. You'll most commonly read that males will have a red vent, blue breasts, or a bib...
    • Johanna Lee
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    • 14 min read
    • button quail king quail quail
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Quail
  4. L

    First time quail incubation with shipped eggs

    I have 3 dozen quail eggs arriving this week, and it will be my first time hatching (quail and shipped eggs). I have read copious amounts of information regarding quail and shipped eggs, but there are so many conflicting ideas, I am not sure how best to start incubation. Here are some of the...
  5. 6-Hens-and-Me

    What do you feed your quail and chicken Chicks?

    Hello everyone! I was curious, what do you all feed your chicks? Quail chicks as well as chicken chicks. I would usually feed my quail chicks 27% protein and I can’t get a hold of my usual chick crumb for the chicken chicks, so I was wondering if 27% would be too much for their kidneys to...
  6. oxalis

    Bumblefoot or something else?

    Hello everyone, three days ago I got some quail from a local farm. During the appointment to pick up some adult quail, we were kinda rushed and didn't catch that one of them has a pretty swollen foot. I think it's bumblefoot but when I examined the foot, I didnt see an obvious scab like I do...
    • oxalis
    • Thread
    • bumblefoot advice coturnix help quail
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Quail
  7. oxalis

    Greetings from a quail owner in the PNW

    Hello to everyone! I've been keeping indoor quail as pets for a couple years now, and all the knowledgeable folks on this forum have helped my family so much by sharing what they know in articles and other threads. I recently got some new hens from a local breeder and wanted to make an account...
  8. 6-Hens-and-Me

    What incubation temps and humidity? For quail ASAP please

    What temperature do I need to set my incubator temperature at for quail eggs? Is it the same as chickens eggs? A full run down would be great (lock down included etc) I’ve got 50eggs arriving soon and I’ve only ever bought quail I’ve never tried hatching their eggs, so as soon as possible...
  9. 6-Hens-and-Me

    What temperature do you set your incubator at for different eggs? I’m curious!

    What temp and RH do you set your incubators at for chicken eggs Is it different for quail, and duck eggs? Let me know what stats you find work best!
  10. M

    Quail behavior

    Hello! I am a novice to quail raising but love it. I have a small flock but I am starting to raise larger flocks to butcher. About 2 months ago I was at my local feed store and they were selling a bonded pair of quail one male and one female . They have been integrated into the rest of my...
    • Maka
    • Thread
    • coturnix hen coturnix injury coturnix male coturnix quail quail quail advice quail aggression quail behavior quail help quail injury
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Quail
  11. GottaHatchEmAll

    Need advice on hatching quail eggs

    Hey everyone! I created my Backyard Chickens account around two months ago, but I am new here. I am currently incubating a batch of quail eggs (42 to be exact) that are 16 days along. My grandmother was visiting for the past couple of weeks and she told me that you should not open the incubator...
  12. BirdyGirl7198

    ISO Button Quail in Saskatchewan

    Hello! I am in search of Button Quail in Saskatchewan. I live in Saskatoon but I'm more than willing to meet elsewhere. I am most interested in young chicks or hatching eggs, but would consider adults too!
  13. GodLovesU

    ISO Coturnix females in N.C.

    I would like to get a quartet of laying female coturnix quail sometime this year. They would be for eggs/pets so I would like tuxedo or celadons. If anyone knows of any good breeders, that would also be helpful. TIA!
    • GodLovesU
    • Thread
    • coturnix iso iso coturnix quail n.c. quail
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Quail
  14. B

    Square foot requirements for button quail/cage specifications

    Hey guys, im just starting off my adventure with button quail. Im hatching, so they will be in a brooder for a while. However, I am starting to look at cages/runs. I want to put them outside more in the summer but have them indoors during the winter due to the harsh climate. This inquiry is...
  15. alohapepesilkies

    Color ID Help?

    I purchased the Silver and White King Quail hatching eggs from Garrie Landry. Looks like I have at least 3 Silvers and 1 White? I do have 1 Normal Wildtype from a different line. They will share the same breeding pen [Wildtype, Silver, and White]. What colors will I get from them? [I know that...
  16. Paz

    Getting coturnixes (old world quail)

    So my brother wants to get some coturnixes, and we were wondering : 1) is it possible to place them with the hens or with the pigeons. Or should we build a different coop just for them. 2) They seem to be able to fly, are they homing like pigeons or do they actually stay where they are? Or do...
    • Paz
    • Thread
    • chicken quail
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Quail
  17. Ellbevi

    Button Quail basics?

    I have not owned quails before or any other birds. I want to raise button quails as 2 breeding pairs. What should I know about these quails and are they the greatest choice for a beginner.P.S I do own a dog if that affects anything
    • Ellbevi
    • Thread
    • begginer help noobie quail quail advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Quail
  18. V

    QUAIL NOT WALKING - LAID EGG YOLK?

    Okay so I noticed her limping then she couldn’t stand I secluded her from the others and been monitoring her for 3 days, no eggs until today she laid an yolk with a shell that’s like rolled? (Please look at the picture for better description “ she’s eating food and drinking like a champ if...
  19. B

    Bobwhite covey owners in Houston?

    Hello, I’m new here, hope I’m asking in the right place. I’m a little north of Houston, Texas, and I have a single male bobwhite quail (Eddie) that was inherited from a former housemate who kept a few bobwhites and some button quail in an outdoor coop/run. He lives in an outdoor chicken aviary...
    • BirdsInKemmer
    • Thread
    • bobwhite covey houston male quail rehabber rehome texas
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Quail
  20. Windestroychickybirbs

    Can quails eat fruits?

    Can I feed my quails some fruits? If so, what type of fruits should i feed them
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