This is our first ever batch of quail, and I was steeling myself for disappointment given the unfamiliar skillset and vagaries of shipped eggs. But, come Day 17 I was surprised to find 7 fluffy little walnuts wobbling around their incubator. Pretty sure they hatched last night, and all were dry and hungry by this evening so into the brooder they went.
Six healthy chicks, and one with a twisted foot my wife set with a splint. Little Gimpy is thankfully putting weight on the foot and scooting around a bit better now even though it's a bit tricky wearing a big ski boot. If nothing else his/her leg muscles seem strong and they're eating so we're hopeful they pull through and thrive.
Started with 16 intact eggs, and at least one of the remaining ones is wobbling and moving, so I'm already pretty thrilled with the hatch rate and crossing my fingers for a couple bonus babies in the next few days.
Six healthy chicks, and one with a twisted foot my wife set with a splint. Little Gimpy is thankfully putting weight on the foot and scooting around a bit better now even though it's a bit tricky wearing a big ski boot. If nothing else his/her leg muscles seem strong and they're eating so we're hopeful they pull through and thrive.
Started with 16 intact eggs, and at least one of the remaining ones is wobbling and moving, so I'm already pretty thrilled with the hatch rate and crossing my fingers for a couple bonus babies in the next few days.
