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007Sean said:
:lau yep, ...sadly, I found her dead today...so I guess dad took over? Thinking back, I didn't see him for about a week before these chicks hatched...so I guess he took over the broody job and is now taking care of the chicks....amazing behavior!
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Wow! I have had male pigeons do the same thing, but they routinely share brooding responsibilities with the hen.
 
007Sean said:
:lau yep, ...sadly, I found her dead today...so I guess dad took over? Thinking back, I didn't see him for about a week before these chicks hatched...so I guess he took over the broody job and is now taking care of the chicks....amazing behavior!
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That is amazing! I had no idea male quail would do that!
 
sourland said:
Wow! I have had male pigeons do the same thing, but they routinely share brooding responsibilities with the hen.
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I have read about it before but never witnessed it before....I have seen male Bob's share brooding but not actually hatch the chicks. Kinda cool to see it actually happening.
I'm torn between taking them away and raising them the human way and just letting nature take it's course, especially since it's very late in the season and the night time temps are falling.
 
007Sean said:
I have read about it before but never witnessed it before....I have seen male Bob's share brooding but not actually hatch the chicks. Kinda cool to see it actually happening.
I'm torn between taking them away and raising them the human way and just letting nature take it's course, especially since it's very late in the season and the night time temps are falling.
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You don't think he will be able to keep them warm enough? Or maybe moving him with them to a draft free space?
 
007Sean said:
I have read about it before but never witnessed it before....I have seen male Bob's share brooding but not actually hatch the chicks. Kinda cool to see it actually happening.
I'm torn between taking them away and raising them the human way and just letting nature take it's course, especially since it's very late in the season and the night time temps are falling.
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Another option would be to put a heat lamp outside. They should really just need a draft free space with warmth to go to.
 
cheepteach said:
hope your single dad and feathered family work it out, Sean!
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Thanks @cheepteach , it wasn't planned this way but it is one way I have gained alot of knowledge through the years of having things like this happen with my birds. ;) I'm a firm believer in "nature will take care of it's own", if given the chance.
 

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