New To BYC + Questions

[CuteAsAButton]

Howdy! I'm a new member to BYC and I have a few questions. I'm new to the whole poultry thing and I was wondering if I could get some tips? I'm interested in raising quail (button quail, to be exact!) and I need a few pointers in the right direction.

I'm getting some button quail eggs on Friday, and I'm wondering if I should get a different incubator? My current one is a Hovabator but I don't know if it's my best option. Any suggestions?

Also, any recommendations for food brands?

Thank you! ^^

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - great that you have joined us. I'd suggest asking your questions on the Quail forum - https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/48/quail as members there will be best placed to advise you.

Best wishes
CT

 

[CuteAsAButton]

Oh thanks! I'll be sure to ask there, then.

 

[N F C]

Quail look like fun, interesting little birds to raise but I've only had chickens. CTKen gave you the best link to find an answer to your question. Best wishes for a great hatch!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under CuteAsAButton

Welcome!

Great username! Good luck with the hatch.

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends

 

[CuteAsAButton]

Aw, thanks y'all for all the warm welcomes! I'm hopin' to make something of myself on this site, sharing bird wisdom and stuff.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. "Cute as a button," is a term I use often. Sorry I don't know about button quail, but, the folks on the "Quail thread," do. Just put that in the search box and it will pop up for you.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and

! Pleased you joined our flock! Best of luck to you and your quail!