all who are hatching quail

[Markyboy]

no certainly not special. I only says that I have not noticed any cause for concern as yet and that i would keep an eye out. I will take your advise. i have poted a pic ofwhat they arein

 

[dc3085]

Sounds like you have it under control

 

[QuailRaiser]

is it tall enough that when they are surprised, that they wont 'pop' and hit their head. i lost one this summer that way

 

[dc3085]

It is probably low enough to avoid that. I like to either keep the ceiling above 3 feet or below 12". When its low they can't usually generate enough force to bonk themselves to death.

 

[QuailRaiser]

It is probably low enough to avoid that. I like to either keep the ceiling above 3 feet or below 12". When its low they can't usually generate enough force to bonk themselves to death.

yeah dc my ceiling was 2 ft off the ground and he bonked and broke his neck :/

 

[Markyboy]

when they boink, which is hardly ever to be fair they can hit the top but they have always seemed to be okay, not stunned, starteled or anything. they dont even moentarily pause so Im confident it is okay for them. as I says, ive just started out with my quail. its a 2 to 3 ratio and im monitering the birds. ive had them just over a week. they are getting the light etc they need. I keep them inside. they are 3 to 4 months. when do you think they will start to lay. I am being patient but also would like to know. I cant wait to hatch them

 

[Markyboy]

do you think it is big enough for 5 birds? I think it is a lot of room and they have plenty of space

 

[PinkBee]

This looks very cool. But, how did he attach the yellow base and how are you keeping it upright? Sorry to ask so many questions! (I'm setting up my brooder now.)

 

[keepmumsane]

A screw goes through the centre of the cap and the bottle lid. Its never more than quarter full and leans gently in the corner .. I used a tiny piece of double sided tape to encourage it. Simple, cheap, effective... questions are good I have asked lots here and found a generous and kind bunch of poultry enthusiasts

 

[PinkBee]

A screw goes through the centre of the cap and the bottle lid. Its never more than quarter full and leans gently in the corner .. I used a tiny piece of double sided tape to encourage it. Simple, cheap, effective... questions are good I have asked lots here and found a generous and kind bunch of poultry enthusiasts

Nice! Thank you for posting and explaining. It looks perfect for baby quail.