Good day to all!!!
I am a NEWBIE to the world of raising birds and have chose to start with Coturnix Quail. I am on my second hatch and have reached day 18, with only 1 bird hatch out of 36. I was told the eggs were 2 weeks old, so I do realize this is a huge factor. I broke open 3 eggs today and the first 2 were just a gooey mess and the third was partially developed.
On my first hatch most of the eggs were well developed and got 8 out of 36.
My humidity and air temp are being held at a constant until I remove the turner and increase humidity to 60, temp at 99.5.
What am I doing wrong???????????????
I am a NEWBIE to the world of raising birds and have chose to start with Coturnix Quail. I am on my second hatch and have reached day 18, with only 1 bird hatch out of 36. I was told the eggs were 2 weeks old, so I do realize this is a huge factor. I broke open 3 eggs today and the first 2 were just a gooey mess and the third was partially developed.
On my first hatch most of the eggs were well developed and got 8 out of 36.
My humidity and air temp are being held at a constant until I remove the turner and increase humidity to 60, temp at 99.5.
What am I doing wrong???????????????
neverless... if you if you have a still air incubator; you are keeping water in the basins.. you are keeping a steady temp i would give them a few more days.. at least 25 days.. and then again it depends were you are getting your eggs as well.. i went and got 30 adult birds from a friend to start my adventure so my eggs are coming from my hens.. so that may be the issue... i hope this helps.. i am still new and learning...so far it has been a blast! good luck... kathy
