new to quail

[deckaman225]

hello i just got quail a week ago bobwhites and corturnix what is a good incubator to invest in for hatching quail.

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC and the quail forums!

That is a tough question. LOL Lots of good incubators out there. Really depends on how much hatching you are planning on doing. Brinsea makes really good incubators. R-Com makes good bators as well. Hova-bator makes nice incubators. Stick one of the bigger brand named ones for the best results.

In my opinion, I would get one that is forced air, has vents you can open and close, and an egg turner. Make sure the incubator is a bit bigger than the amount of eggs you want to incubate. For me, I like to add additional thermometers and hydrometers to keep tabs on the stats. I never rely on the thermometer built into the incubator. Many times they are not correct.

Good luck with your new quail adventures!

 

[deckaman225]

thx i also was wondering i bought my quail and they were laying already they stoped so could that be from them getting use to the new home or somthin??

 

[buttonquailtx]

Yes, it's perfectly normal for hens to stop laying when moved. They should start laying again once the feel secure. This can be anywhere from 2 weeks to a month.

This is a good time to get your birds used to you. Take time every day to be near the cage. I like to sit under a tree with a good book. Just be close enough for them to see you. Soon they will greet you at the front of the cage looking for food and treats.

 

[deckaman225]

thx i thought it would take a while to you provide some kind of boxes or just let them lay on floor??

 

[buttonquailtx]

Either way is fine. Many breeders just let them lay on a wire floor to get cleaner eggs. I have a wire floor, but provide the hens with an overturned wicker basket with a hole cut out. Personally, I like to give them something just to make them feel secure. I only have the one basket with around 20 hens, but they seem to be good at taking turns. There are two or three that don't use the basket, but I feel better letting them have the choice.

 

[deckaman225]

ok thank you so much i really appreciate it...