Hatching quail

[i like emus]

So I have a few questions. Where should I buy my eggs online what incubator temp humidity how often do I turn how long till hatch how many eggs should I get if I want two and how many for four. Thanks in advance

 

[feedman77]

There are several people that sell on ebay year round.

Kcquailfarm. Out of Kansas city sells eggs out of jmf. Stock.

They incubate just like chicken eggs. 100 degrees in a forced air. Humidity what works best for your area. I low humidity incubate. Keep it 20 to 30 percent. For 16 days then raise to 70 plus for hatch. This is assuming cotournix quail. They take 18 days.

For such a small number it might be beneficial to start with adults. Check craigslist for anyone that has quail and or eggs in your area.

But if you want eggs i would say 10.

If you want for hatching good rule is 1 roo to 5 hens. Depending on the roo sometimes 10 hens isn't enough. They can get overzealous. Lol

Figure 1 sqf per bird in housing

I keep mine in rabbit hutches and wire cages