How long before you can candle bobwhite eggs?

[Kirkwooder]

I've never done bobwhite quail and have decided to hatch some eggs. This will be their third day in the incubator. When should I be able to candle them?

 

[Nabiki]

You can candle them at any time. Depending on how experienced you are, you might see something now, but I probably wouldn't candle before day 7.

 

[007Sean]

Day 5, you should be able to see development, if they are fertile. Day 8 for sure!

 

[Kirkwooder]

I candled a few last night and really couldn't see much, for some reason I was thinking I should be by day 3 with quail eggs. Thanks!

 

[Xouie]

I candled a few last night and really couldn't see much, for some reason I was thinking I should be by day 3 with quail eggs. Thanks!

Coturnix, yes. Bobs are more in line with chicken eggs on incubation time.

 

[007Sean]

Coturnix, yes. Bobs are more in line with chicken eggs on incubation time.

Bobwhite eggs need 24 days to hatch, give or take a day, depending on the temperature of the incubator.

 

[007Sean]

@Kirkwooder , since this is you're first time with Bob's, do you have a permit to raise them? Most every state, province, require a permit to raise these gamebirds.
Don't mean to be the 'Quail police' but there are pretty hefty fines if caught without a permit.

 

[Kirkwooder]

@Kirkwooder , since this is you're first time with Bob's, do you have a permit to raise them? Most every state, province, require a permit to raise these gamebirds.
Don't mean to be the 'Quail police' but there are pretty hefty fines if caught without a permit.

Yes, we have done pheasants and Chukar's in the past and have a permit from the DEC. It covers Bob's as well.