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Quail that hatched yesterday....

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by SamG347, Apr 9, 2008.

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  1. Apr 9, 2008 #1
    SamG347

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    Well I had 8 Jumbo Golden Cortunix quail eggs due yesterday and now have 4 happy and healthy chicks. 2 are the Golden color 2 are going to probably be a Brown with some gold in them. Also have 16..1 week old Jumbo Browns in the brooder waiting to meet these guys. But wont be doing the introduction till Friday-Saturday.
    Here they are! Enjoy!!!
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  2. Apr 9, 2008 #2
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    my fil wants me to hatch some bobwhite next month ( after my chickens are done ) .... what is different about raising them? How long until they can be released? I'm trying to read, but 1st hand experience would be great!
     
  3. Apr 9, 2008 #3
    SamG347

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    With bobwhite you have to really watch them. They incubate for 23-24 days....and the chicks are very skittish. I always brood gamebirds with a 250watt red heat bulb. And on papper towels their first couple days than on pine shavings. I dont know on release as I have only ever raised pheasants for release. I would probably say between 5-10 weeks on quail. But not sure on that. Quail arent really worth releasing because they are kind of dumb since raised in captivity. But I had great success with ringnecks.
    Anymore questions feel free to ask!
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