➡ Quail Hatch Along🥚

[FortCluck]

i need some too. i also need some Tennessee reds, snowy quail, Italian, Manchurian, more SSC,

and this one. Does anyone know what it's called?

Whatever it is, it’s beautiful!

 

[Fenrisulfr]

I would say, this is a Roux-Dilute.... .

 

[Matieus27]

Quick question do you think a broody chicken hen will hatch quail eggs?

 

[RUNuts]

Quick question do you think a broody chicken hen will hatch quail eggs?

They have. So yes, I think yours will. Something was mentioned that the quail chicks needed to be taken away from the chickens. Chickens killing the quail or quail escaping.

Will watch for other answers.

 

[FortCluck]

When you process quail... do you rest them like you do chicken (I do 5 days for chicken)? It’s getting close to that time. July 8th this set will be 6 weeks and the Myshire set are 6 weeks on June 22nd.

I haven’t heard the white quail crow yet so I’m unsure if it’s male or female.

Am I supposed to switch from the 24% quail feed to a layer feed? Or can I just give crushed up shells on the side?

 

[RUNuts]

When you process quail... do you rest them like you do chicken (I do 5 days for chicken)? It’s getting close to that time. July 8th this set will be 6 weeks and the Myshire set are 6 weeks on June 22nd.

I haven’t heard the white quail crow yet so I’m unsure if it’s male or female.

Am I supposed to switch from the 24% quail feed to a layer feed? Or can I just give crushed up shells on the side?

Yes, I rest the quail before cooking. Check the stiffness. I think the last time was 2 days. I process at 8 weeks although the males start getting hormones close to 6 weeks.

For egg layers, Zack says 16% protein is fine. I'm using 20% layer feed for the 8+ week olds. They will appreciate oyster shells and grit on the side, but not required.

 

[FortCluck]

Yes, I rest the quail before cooking. Check the stiffness. I think the last time was 2 days. I process at 8 weeks although the males start getting hormones close to 6 weeks.

For egg layers, Zack says 16% protein is fine. I'm using 20% layer feed for the 8+ week olds. They will appreciate oyster shells and grit on the side, but not required.

Hmmm. I only have pellets of the 16% layer highly doubt my quail can eat it. I’m going to look for layer crumble my next trip to TSC. My DH hates crumble but I’ll tell him to suck it up

My white one I thought was a male hasn’t crowed or anything and is 8 weeks. It is nice to the newcomers as well. It’s super friendly and wants me to hold it all the time when I got into the aviary.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Celadon pipping right now, got 5 and even more rocking. I'll try to get a video later when I get home

 

[Claire A]

Quick question do you think a broody chicken hen will hatch quail eggs?

I have used broody Pekins before. Some will accept the eggs - some will not. I personally take the chicks away once hatched. Pekins have huge feathered feet and I think chicks will be crushed by accident. I have to admit I stopped doing this when I got my new incubator - as it seemed wrong to separate them.

 

[Kale the Quail]

3 rocking and 1 pipping