grannys gone and done it

[willzpapa]

A better understanding.
Not a lot of people know that Coturnix quail eggs have orbited around the earth in several Soviet and Russian spacecrafts (Ion 5 Satellite, Salyut 6 and Mir Space Stations). Interestingly enough, in March of 1990, Russian researchers hatched the first eggs in space as well. Their hatch rate was not as successful, but it was possible. Today we know the hatching rate of Coturnix quail are affected by the birds environment, genetics and health.

 

[lindalouly]

Matchbox 20

Thats not what I wanted posted lol

 

[willzpapa]

Environment.


The environment of the Coturnix quail has changed since its ancient ancestors. Feeds, weather, breeding filters and predators have shaped quail throughout history. This could result in new breeding & incubating techniques that affect the fertility levels dramatically.

Common quail (Coturnix Coturnix) in the wild live in temperate and tropical environments throughout Europe, Egypt, Northern Japan, Asia and China. They consume seeds and insects on the ground. They are reluctant to flying and prefer to save energy by creeping away from danger. The hens lay between 6-12 eggs and nest on the ground.

These little biblical birds earliest domestication started around the 16Th. century by the Japanese. They were kept as singing birds. By the 1900’s, these birds became popular for egg production and meat. The quail are now domesticated for egg laying and meat, these subspecies are known as Japanese quail (Coturnix Japonica).



In the past, the United States Game Department made an attempt to establish one million Japanese quail into the wild in the mid 1950’s. The attempt failed because the quail were too fragile to withstand the American climates. It is now known that common quail and Japanese quail share many common genetics, traits, including; the behavior to hide instead to fly and nest on the ground and others. This is the case in both the wild and domesticated types. The Japanese quail are prolific layers, laying up to 200 eggs during the first year however, it’s wild relative usually only lay up to 18 eggs per season. In conclusion, because of many different species, today quail have a high survival rate and are found all over the world.

 

[lindalouly]

A better understanding.
Not a lot of people know that Coturnix quail eggs have orbited around the earth in several Soviet and Russian spacecrafts (Ion 5 Satellite, Salyut 6 and Mir Space Stations). Interestingly enough, in March of 1990, Russian researchers hatched the first eggs in space as well. Their hatch rate was not as successful, but it was possible. Today we know the hatching rate of Coturnix quail are affected by the birds environment, genetics and health.

Thats interesting... not gonna hatch for awhile, just got to make it through for a bit.

 

[willzpapa]

Hatch rates & fertility increasing.
Paying attention to the health of the bird will increase egg production and fertility. Document behaviors or changes within the involvement, that will help answer questions you may have. When purchasing quail eggs, look for breeders who understand their birds. As a breeder yourself or other hobbyists, a positive affect within your flock can be managed through the environment, genetics and general health of the birds.

Natural plant-based ingredients and nutrients.
It is important for birds to have a balanced nutritious feed. Animal by products will reduce the health of the birds. It is best to use natural feeds that carry vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium and natural complete and incomplete proteins (amino acid building blocks). This enables a stronger and more disease resistant flock.

DNA at work.
Maintaining healthy genetic bloodlines is important by cross-breeding and controlled line-breeding to increase the genetic information passed on to offspring. Crossbreeding involves controlled crossing of varieties of quail and maintaining correct genetic information. This breeding technique enhances genetic diversity within the bloodlines, increasing fertility levels and decreasing mutation characteristics in offspring. Controlled line breeding is used to express various genetic traits. The use of line-breeding and crossbreeding (when done in a controlled method) will maintain the purest genetic traits while crossbreeding will increase fertility, protein synthesis in egg development and development in general.


Hatch rates & fertility increasing.
Paying attention to the health of the bird will increase egg production and fertility. Document behaviors or changes within the involvement, that will help answer questions you may have. When purchasing quail eggs, look for breeders who understand their birds. As a breeder yourself or other hobbyists, a positive affect within your flock can be managed through the environment, genetics and general health of the birds.

 

[willzpapa]

Natural plant-based ingredients and nutrients.
It is important for birds to have a balanced nutritious feed. Animal by products will reduce the health of the birds. It is best to use natural feeds that carry vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium and natural complete and incomplete proteins (amino acid building blocks). This enables a stronger and more disease resistant flock.

DNA at work.
Maintaining healthy genetic bloodlines is important by cross-breeding and controlled line-breeding to increase the genetic information passed on to offspring. Crossbreeding involves controlled crossing of varieties of quail and maintaining correct genetic information. This breeding technique enhances genetic diversity within the bloodlines, increasing fertility levels and decreasing mutation characteristics in offspring. Controlled line breeding is used to express various genetic traits. The use of line-breeding and crossbreeding (when done in a controlled method) will maintain the purest genetic traits while crossbreeding will increase fertility, protein synthesis in egg development and development in general.


Hatch rates & fertility increasing.
Paying attention to the health of the bird will increase egg production and fertility. Document behaviors or changes within the involvement, that will help answer questions you may have. When purchasing quail eggs, look for breeders who understand their birds. As a breeder yourself or other hobbyists, a positive affect within your flock can be managed through the environment, genetics and general health of the birds.

 

[lindalouly]

Okay, here we go... Im dedicating this to all my chicken family.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

I couldnt understand the words to that song Linda but the video, He was getting kicked while he was down. .

 

[lindalouly]

I couldnt understand the words to that song Linda but the video, He was getting kicked while he was down. .

That was the wrong song.. sorry...

 

[lindalouly]

That was the wrong song.. sorry...

Granny, this is for us. Listen to this one...