Quail Baby Demands Snuggles [Video]

[pterry97]

All of my quail cry for my attention most of the day, but Rocky is by far the most persistent. He always wants to be held all the time. Here's a lil video of him being a cutie.

 

[birdnoob]

You're not wrong, I saw some pictures yesterday from some other 2 week old quail who are twice the size of mine. I think the chick crumb I purchased isn't as good as it claims to be. I've been adding multivitamins, nuts, dried cat food and worms into their daily feed in an attempt to compensate the protein issue. In just one day they've changed dramatically already, already got back plumage where there were none yesterday.
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I believe mine are about the same age as yours.

 

[FloorCandy]

Not very warm actually. They were in the incubator for about a week because I couldn’t get it hot enough. They’re in the brooder now of course, but I find they always choose to cuddle with me over the heat pad - whenever I walk into the room they come screaming over to me from under there to begin with. They are growing feathers though, but some are further along than others

I think protein is probably the main problem. You said you’ve upped the protein, so now it’s just giving them time to catch up. Next time you’ll know and can get the chicks on higher protein from the start. I wouldnt worry too much.

 

[FloorCandy]

All of my quail cry for my attention most of the day, but Rocky is by far the most persistent. He always wants to be held all the time. Here's a lil video of him being a cutie.

How old is he there? I felt like they hatched the beginning of the month, he seems a bit small, they may need higher protein. But it might be an older video, if so, disregard.

 

[Benanjoe]

So adorable!

 

[pterry97]

How old is he there? I felt like they hatched the beginning of the month, he seems a bit small, they may need higher protein. But it might be an older video, if so, disregard.

You're not wrong, I saw some pictures yesterday from some other 2 week old quail who are twice the size of mine. I think the chick crumb I purchased isn't as good as it claims to be. I've been adding multivitamins, nuts, dried cat food and worms into their daily feed in an attempt to compensate the protein issue. In just one day they've changed dramatically already, already got back plumage where there were none yesterday.

How old is he there? I felt like they hatched the beginning of the month, he seems a bit small, they may need higher protein. But it might be an older video, if so, disregard.

 

[kurby22]

It's crazy how tiny mine all are in comparison to everyone elses. Is there a possible dwarf gene about at all? I've upped their worm intake to 14 a day (cut into tiny pieces for them all to share) and even though they're having a big spike in plumage growth they're all still incredibly tiny. All 6 still fit snuggly in my hands.

What is the protein percentage of your feed? Mine is 30% protein game feed and they go thru it like mad for the first 3-4 weeks! You might need to include some hard boiled eggs or something too? Mine at 2 weeks were all feathered but their heads...they do seem tiny Cute, but tiny!

 

[Ravenlover]

All of my quail cry for my attention most of the day, but Rocky is by far the most persistent. He always wants to be held all the time. Here's a lil video of him being a cutie.

Sounds about right

 

[pterry97]

I believe mine are about the same age as yours.

It's crazy how tiny mine all are in comparison to everyone elses. Is there a possible dwarf gene about at all? I've upped their worm intake to 14 a day (cut into tiny pieces for them all to share) and even though they're having a big spike in plumage growth they're all still incredibly tiny. All 6 still fit snuggly in my hands.

 

[kurby22]

They've been getting egg feed mixed into their crumb since day 1 and yet they look like teenies... I've started adding multivitamin powder too now to see if that helps anymore. I already feed them the crumb feed, seeds, nuts, egg feed, cat food, and worms, I genuinely don't know how to add anymore protein at this point.

Maybe they're just super tiny little guys! As long as they continue to progress I wouldn't worry!