I'm new to this so don't laugh at me

[Randy101]

I just hatched out 13 quail chicks they were doing fine but now I lost 3 And 2 or 3 more have dirty butts what do I need to do

 

[Kiki]

I have no experience with quail..but assuming they are similar to newly hatched chicks....
I would clean their butts and keep them warm.....?

 

[Randy101]

Ok thanks

 

[BYCforlife]

That is correct. I have not gotten any quails but I have researched a TON about them. Have fun!

 

[the chickentaco]

Yup if not removed it can kill them luckily and easy fix is a bottle cap of warm water to dip the clumped part into and then slowly work at it with a paper towe on and off, till it's gone!

 

[Randy101]

Ok thanks one more question I have more eggs in the incubator when should I but it on lock down and what is lock down exactly I can't open it at all

 

[BYCforlife]

Lockdown is when you take the egg turner out of the incubator, or stop turning the eggs. What breed are your quail eggs? Whatever breed they are, you will want to start the lockdown 3 days before estimated hatching day. For more information, visit the learning center and go to "other fowl." There will be lots of information on quails there.

 

[Randy101]

Coturnix quail

 

[BYCforlife]

Coturnix quail

Okay. That means you will want to start the lockdown at about 14-15 days. Also, increase humidity to 65-70% on lockdown. As recommended my BYC, Put a non-slip material on the floor of the incubator at this time too.

 

[Randy101]

Ok and another question I have been putting eggs in every day have I messed up by not waiting 5 days or so