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Hatching quail

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by mcg30_40, Jun 4, 2008.

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  1. Jun 4, 2008 #1
    mcg30_40

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    Yes I did a search but I'm looking for basic information that I'm not finding. HELP:) I'm looking at trying to hatch my first batch of quail. How long do they take, what temp, and what humidity? Any suggestions that make them different than chicken eggs?
     
  2. Jun 4, 2008 #2
    CindyS

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    It depends on what kind of quail. bobwhite take 23 days, cortunix take 17. Incubate them like chicken eggs. they are quite easy!
     
  3. Nov 1, 2008 #3
    GPN

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    did you get quail to hatch? What kind and how many? just wondering seen it the other night and Now Allen was talking about gettin' some or hunting some!

    So what do ya'll have now?
     
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  4. Nov 1, 2008 #4
    hypnofrogstevie

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    Just like a chicken. I had my chicken eggs and quail in the same bator and both sets of eggs hatched. 99.5F and 30-40% humidity. Then 3 days before hatch increase it to 50-60%. Other have different opinions but thats what works for me [​IMG]
     

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