Australia - Six states..and that funny little island.

[satay]

Would have still thought it would stress them though?
Red light is easier on most things. Wonder how red celephane taped to the glass would work? 100w is awful bright.

All I ever use is the 100w globe it is bright but does not seem to bother them too much.

 

[satay]

Thanks Satay, but I don't have a thermostat. I have got a lamp and it is sitting on 35 nicely. Here is the set up so far. ( bedding yet to go in ). Got my elavated feeder ( made out of a yogurt pot ) and a lid with marbles in it for the water. Do you find water becoming warm a problem or should regular changes be enough? I could freeze a couple of marble to keep the water cool?

All looks good there Luke. Did you put some vent holes in the lid of your brooder?

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Quote: Good idea, the red celephane shouldn't burn or melt, would it?

All looks good there Luke. Did you put some vent holes in the lid of your brooder?

About 1 quarter of the top is open, so plenty of ventilation there.

 

[appps]

Probably could melt now you say that. Maybe safer not to. We always used a red heat lamp with our baby cockatiel which is what made me wonder.

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Yeah, hopefully they should be all o.k....that's if they even hatch.lol.



Hay, a question about our adult quail eggs. Some of their poop has a white foamy cap on it ( just like the stuff that comes out when you sex them ), is this normal?

 

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Yeah, hopefully they should be all o.k....that's if they even hatch.lol.



Hay, a question about our adult quail eggs. Some of their poop has a white foamy cap on it ( just like the stuff that comes out when you sex them ), is this normal?

 

Yes.

 

[satay]

Good idea, the red celephane shouldn't burn or melt, would it? About 1 quarter of the top is open, so plenty of ventilation there.

Looks like your good to go. If you have any quails in your tank after about the 2 week mark you may have to put some wire over the opening as they can jump really high by that age and may get out but besides that your all good to go. When are your quails due to hatch?

 

[cluckcluckluke]

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Thanks, yes I have done that any way just to make sure. I read on the quail stick note that chicks have reported to shoot up into the air and smack their heads on the lid

but hopefully I will sell them all before 2 weeks.
They are due to hatch tomorrow!!!!

 

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Finger crossed for you Luke for a great hatch

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Finger crossed for you Luke for a great hatch

Yeah, I do hope so.

How sensitive are the eggs at this stage with humidity? Like would it matter if you went into shut down 1 day early

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