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MommaM

In the Brooder
Dec 23, 2019
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I started raising coturnix quail after I was given an incubator earlier this year and saw eggs for sale. I got some info off the internet, but it wasn't until 10 of the 12 eggs hatched that I realized I needed more info. I lost 2 after they drowned in water that was in a thin lid. That's when I learned my baby brother had raised Coturnix when he was younger. He told me to leave chicks in the incubator for 24 hours without food or water, and then to add small gravel or marbles in the water container.

My 2nd hatch didn't do nearly as well, having 5 hatch ....about 30% rate. This was the same weekend we buried my cousin, so I gave each chick a letter from his name.

After my first white quail died after being pecked terribly by a Male, I decided to try to hatch as many of her eggs as possible which I narrowed down to two egg types. I didn't realize that after several days, the egg turner had been unplugged. Only one egg hatched and it was a mix of white and the browns most coturnix have. I feel terrible when I lose one, and wonder at times if I should continue or not. I would like to add TX A & M quail though.

My hobbies include photography & gardening. We have 2 rescue cats, 5 rescue dogs, 2 horses,
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and fish. We're also busy with soccer.

I'm not sure how I found BYC, but I appreciate the honest answers without attacking the person asking questions.

Pictured is my newest baby.
 
Hi! :frow Welcome to BYC! I'm so sorry for all your losses!! :hugs Sadly we have all learned something about chickens the hard way, and we always feel badly when we do. You have come to the right place to learn!

I read a lot of posts about everything just so I know what sorts of things can go wrong. I have a whole medicine cabinet full of medications, electrolytes and vitamins for my chickens because other people have needed them when a chicken got sick and couldn't get what they needed until the next day. Reading the new posts each day will help you get an idea of what to watch for. And feel free to ask any questions at all. There are so many knowledgeable people here!
 
:hugs We welcome you to BYC! I am sorry it’s been so rough. I assure you that it’s worth keeping quail. They are more entertaining than any other fowl sometimes! I love how eager they are to see what I have. They are worse than the beagle!
Have you discovered the quail egg scissors? If not, know that they make opening the eggs a breeze!
Please share more photos when you have time!
 
Hello and welcome to BYC. I hope that you enjoy your time here.

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Best wishes

Pork Pie
 

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