Those are quail eggs right??? I am also new to coturnix quail. What hatch rate did you get with pea eggs pointed down?? I also do everything else pointed end down so waiting to see if all my pea eggs continue to do well that way.I don't know why some folks put them on their sides except it is said by them that they get a better hatch rate, my next batch next week i am going to set them pointy end down and perhaps i will have my answer . I inc everything else pointy end down and have always had good hatch rater. I agree with stro bators but not everyone can afford or need a big cabinet bater.![]()