Coturnix Quail Basics- Information and Pictures Galore

[CatKai]

they are very hardy chicks. And grow so fast! I have about 90 now and need to process some. I love the goldens colors. Have a hard time with them. My reds gets really big, I have several set back for breeding.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I have never had quail before so this is all learn as I go. So far, they seem to doing well. I'd be cross eyed with 90!

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ROFL I raise a lot of them, I have a few pet birds but most are for eggs and food. Proteins are high and are very good for my moms diet. I care for my parents full time. My moms diet requires a high protein so quail and their eggs are a very good source.

 

[CatKai]

ROFL I raise a lot of them, I have a few pet birds but most are for eggs and food. Proteins are high and are very good for my moms diet. I care for my parents full time. My moms diet requires a high protein so quail and their eggs are a very good source.

 

[CatKai]

How long until they are big enough to eat crumbles that are not crushed?

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

How long until they are big enough to eat crumbles that are not crushed?

Usually just a few days. Mine grow pretty fast lol. First few days I use a mortar and pestle and grind up a bit, after that, they are fine.

 

[CatKai]

Usually just a few days. Mine grow pretty fast lol. First few days I use a mortar and pestle and grind up a bit, after that, they are fine.

 

[dc3085]

Clear finger nail polish has been known to work on cracked eggs.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

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a crayon works great too!

Little pigs are growing and eat everything. I still have them on paper towels so the food they scatter they are eating. Last night they were doing little flying jumps. I see a top on the brooder in a few days...

Got my Snowflake eggs today, no extras on those and 1 with a spider web crack. Taped that one so we'll see. And he sent me 15 more A&M's. This box had a much better trip than the last one. If I have read the right info, the Snowflakes will take about 23 days to hatch? So lockdown at day 19/20?

Thank you

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Not sure on the hatching time for snowflakes... I bet it will pull up on a google search.

 

[CatKai]

No nail polish or crayons here, have used the tape before. Thanks for the info!
Yep google search is where I found the 23 days but never know if what is found in searches is all that accurate.

 

[K Epp]

My quail are doing great. Some are going on 5 weeks old. When should hey start to lay? At what age are they ready to harvest. I have 12 now ranging from 5-3 weeks of age. I want to keep a couple of roos and hens to go with them. What is the recommended ratio? How much room do I need to provide for them? Do I need to keep each roo separated. I'm going to assume they should not be allowed to free range if I ever want to see them again...