Awesome surprise!

[007Sean]

So just the one pair? Or is there a small group of them?

This particular pen I had two pair in it. Both hens passed away, so theres just two males and the chicks in it right now.

 

[ColtHandorf]

Sorry you lost the hens.

 

[Quailobsessed]

Did the male incubate the eggs or did the female do it before she passed?

 

[007Sean]

Did the male incubate the eggs or did the female do it before she passed?

He took over about a week before they hatched, as best I could tell she had been dead about a week before they hatched.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Still in awe how the males took over there

 

[007Sean]

Update:
It's been cold and misty rain for the past few days/nights. Last night it was 39°F and steady light rain. I didn't expect any to be still alive but there are 3 chicks still surviving and doing well. Only 2 of the chicks in these pics...the 3rd is camera shy!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Ahhh thanks They are flipping adorable

 

[007Sean]

Ahhh thanks They are flipping adorable

Thanks...they are growing fast!

 

[pennyJo1960]

They sure are I will share mine now The quail are very interesting to see beautiful aren't they

 

[007Sean]

They sure are I will share mine now The quail are very interesting to see beautiful aren't they View attachment 2391300

That's such a cute puppy! too bad they grow up so fast.