Hi Everyone, I'm new here and I've got a question. I've been incubating Coturnix Quails for a while

[mady001]

I've been incubating Coturnix Quails for a while now and I've just checked on them and found 2 of my eggs hollow with the yolk dried out at the tip and the tip of the egg all cracked, how did this happen?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. I'd suggest posting your question on the Quail forum for the best feedback.

Best wishes
CT

 

[sunflour]

glad you have joined us, but sorry about your hatching problems.

You should also post the question on the hatching forums - hopefully someone can explain what happened and how to prevent this for your remaining eggs.

 

[redsoxs]

Hello from Kansas, mady001, and ! Pleased you joined our community! Hope the incubating and hatching folks can help you with your questions. Best wishes!

 

[N F C]

Sorry, I have no experience with hatching or quail but the two forums that have already been suggested should be helpful to you.

Best wishes on future hatches!

 

[CuzChickens]

Howdy, howdy, and welcome to BYC! I am so glad you decided to join the community, please do make yourself at home here! I am sure you will enjoy it, and I hope you love it here as much as I have!

~Cuz

 

[feedman77]

 

[Binki]

Do you supplement laying hens with calcium for egg strength? Maybe the shell was thin which made it prone to cracking with normal handling - I don't candle at all except for before I put them in the incubator, to check for cracks - they can show up very well!

Oh and welcome !