First quail hatch, Got to no a few things to do.

[digger455]

OK I got a dozen quail eggs a couple weeks ago, I have hatched chickens before but never quail. I have a little giant bator, they have been in with turner, I transfered them to a different bater on about day 13. Put them on a nonslip thing and it is about day 17 now. ok I fogot to take plugs out. Can i do it now or will they shrink wrap them, On the last chicken hatch I just left them in and it was best hatch so far. Anything else I need to no. Like when to start feeding them and water. Help if you can PLEASE. I think onr is starting to peep. Thanks for any help I can get. Like I said new at quail

 

[TwoCrows]

Take all plugs out so that fresh air circulates in the incubator. Hatching chicks need a ton of air. Leaving the vents closed is a no no at hatch time. Once they have dried off in the incubator, transfer them to the brooder. Start the temp out at 95 degrees and lower it 5 degrees each week till they are 6 weeks old. If you do not have a small chick waterer, in a standard 1 quart waterer, put marbles or small stones in the water so the chicks don't drown. You can also use a jelly jar lid with stones in it as well. Feed them gamebird or a turkey starter feed, something with 24% to 28% protein. When you transfer the chicks to the brooder, dip their beaks in the water so they know where it is. Put down paper towels on the brooder floor for 3 or so days, and sprinkle food on the floor around the feeder area so they know where the food is. Quail chicks need to eat and drink right away after hatch.

 

[digger455]

I just seen the first one hatch, looks like he is doing great, no problem getting out. Looks like the feet are all in a ball, But it just came out 10min ago.So I will wait until it is dry and then feed and water it. Sounds like they are allot like chickens when they fist hatch. Thanks