New quail guy!

[rookbeak]

Hell, I'm Leon. I got six quail eggs at a reptile expo the other day, and I'm trying my hand at incubating them. I candled them and three of them were clear and likely not fertile, but the other three are heavier and look like they could have something growing in them! I'm using a cheap little giant incubator and I've been hand-rotating them. There's also a separate thermometer + hygrometer in there since the little giant one is trash. I'm not optomistic that my first incubation attempt will be successful seeing as how many variables have to go right, so I'm considering getting more eggs and some more thermometers + hygrometers.

 

[cherrynberry]

Hell, I'm Leon. I got six quail eggs at a reptile expo the other day, and I'm trying my hand at incubating them. I candled them and three of them were clear and likely not fertile, but the other three are heavier and look like they could have something growing in them! I'm using a cheap little giant incubator and I've been hand-rotating them. There's also a separate thermometer + hygrometer in there since the little giant one is trash. I'm not optomistic that my first incubation attempt will be successful seeing as how many variables have to go right, so I'm considering getting more eggs and some more thermometers + hygrometers.

Welcome!! Good luck on your hatch! Hoping you can get a few quails soon!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Leon, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska !

 

[The WinterWolf]

Good luck!

 

[FlarryEyeGrey]

Welcome! Don't be too discouraged if you don't have a good first hatch. A first try with only 6 eggs that may not be fertile, hand-turned in a cheapie incubator is a gamble for sure! Of course, you might be surprised by how well it goes. Some eggs really, really want to hatch. Wishing you luck!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with the incubation.

 

[rookbeak]

Welcome! Don't be too discouraged if you don't have a good first hatch. A first try with only 6 eggs that may not be fertile, hand-turned in a cheapie incubator is a gamble for sure! Of course, you might be surprised by how well it goes. Some eggs really, really want to hatch. Wishing you luck!

Haha yeah that's why I'm not too optimistic. I didn't realize how many parameters need to be right before I dove into this lol.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Leon and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Leon Welcome to BYC! Enjoy your time here! Good luck with your incubation....quail are fascinating little birds to raise.