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Button Quail Eggs (UPDATE, Pics added)

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by marie_martin, Apr 16, 2008.

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  1. Apr 16, 2008 #1
    marie_martin

    marie_martin Songster

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    Have removed the turner and they are laying in egg cartons waiting to hatch. Any suggestions on hatching or brooding or feeding would be much appreciated.

    Marie
     
    Last edited: Apr 20, 2008
  2. Apr 16, 2008 #2
    marie_martin

    marie_martin Songster

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    Well, I guess no one likes buttons huh??? I will post pictures when they hatch and you will change your mind! lol.

    Marie
     
  3. Apr 16, 2008 #3
    love-my-wolves

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    Quote:Sorry, I've never even seen a quail, but good luck with a great hatch!!!!
     
  4. Apr 16, 2008 #4
    shortcake1806

    shortcake1806 Sassy McSassington

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    Marie,

    I know nothing about them. In VA you have to have a permit to raise them I think.

    I hope you have a great hatch though.
     
  5. Apr 17, 2008 #5
    Must Be Losing It

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    I don't know anything either, I do know a few people on the forum have hatched them. Good luck. What is the incubation period? It must be nice and short if they're out of the turner all ready.
     
  6. Apr 17, 2008 #6
    marie_martin

    marie_martin Songster

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    From what I understand, most hatch on day 16, today is day 15. So keep your fingers crossed.

    Marie
     
  7. Apr 18, 2008 #7
    marie_martin

    marie_martin Songster

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    I woke up to one baby running around in there this morning and several more rocking and rolling. I have set up the brooder and have the one little one in there. I read that you are suppose to get them to food and water within a few hours of hatching and this one was pretty dry already when I woke up. Wish me luck. Will update later.

    Marie
     
  8. Apr 18, 2008 #8
    tiki244

    tiki244 Flock Mistress

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    o cool and good luck....get those little babys to water
     
  9. Apr 18, 2008 #9
    Barnyard

    Barnyard Addicted to Quack

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    [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] Congrat's!!

    Keep us posted!
     
  10. Apr 18, 2008 #10
    wegotchickens

    wegotchickens DownSouth D'Uccles & Silkies

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    That is sooo cool!
    I'm hoping to try my luck with some button quail eggs later this summer. Looking forward to seeing some pics of your new babes! [​IMG]
     
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