Tomorrow I'll be receiving 250 day old Coturnix Quail chicks. As a first timer it might be too many, but that was the minimum. I raced around yesterday to increase my brooder quantity to eight. So; other than feeling like a nervous dad, and my cats probably excited too.
For Coturnix;
1. Pine or cedar shavings? I have heard both, I bought cedar according to the supplier, but I'm reading only use pine so that causes major confusion.
2. Any tips for keeping them comfortable for the 1/2 hour trip in their containers until I can get them in their brooders and show them their water?
3. What humidity % should they be at? What is the best way to create humidity or is it natural from their water bowls?
4. Do you put any grit in at this point?
5. Any vitamins for the water or food. If so what kind?
O' God what am I missing.
For Coturnix;
1. Pine or cedar shavings? I have heard both, I bought cedar according to the supplier, but I'm reading only use pine so that causes major confusion.
2. Any tips for keeping them comfortable for the 1/2 hour trip in their containers until I can get them in their brooders and show them their water?
3. What humidity % should they be at? What is the best way to create humidity or is it natural from their water bowls?
4. Do you put any grit in at this point?
5. Any vitamins for the water or food. If so what kind?
O' God what am I missing.