Questions for hatching button quail please?

[hebe5]

Hello there,

I've decided i would like to hatch some button quail as I think they are adorable! I am thinking of buying a Brinsea mini advance automatic. Does anyone have any tips for me with this model? Also has anyone used a electric hen to brood them as I am very reluctant to use a heat lamp - I hatched some serama with a couple of broodies last year and then had a bit of a problem so bought a heat lamp but it started to smell of burning after a while!!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I use heat plates for brooding. The Premier 1. They are very safe and reliable.
Any incubator will work as long as you can verify temperature, humidity and turning.
Most bird species have similar parameters for incubating.

 

[hebe5]

I use heat plates for brooding. The Premier 1. They are very safe and reliable.
Any incubator will work as long as you can verify temperature, humidity and turning.
Most bird species have similar parameters for incubating.

Thank you - that's good to know. I've only used the natural way before so an incubator is a whole new ball game for me. I haven't heard of the premier 1 brooder - I was thinking of the Brinsea Eco brooder.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/heating-plates-and-covers
I'm very happy with mine. I have a small and an extra small. I'm very happy with mine.
But the Brinsea is probably OK too.

 

[hebe5]

https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/heating-plates-and-covers
I'm very happy with mine. I have a small and an extra small. I'm very happy with mine.
But the Brinsea is probably OK tool.

And the premier 1 adjusts down low enough for the buttons? I've heard they actually need to be able to touch the brooder - is that right?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I haven't hatched buttons but I'll check to see how low it goes. I've never used the lowest settings so I think it should work. I'll get back with you.
I'm not sure it needs to touch the back but it does need to be very close.

 

[hebe5]

I haven't hatched buttons but I'll check to see how low it goes. I've never used the lowest settings so I think it should work. I'll get back with you.
I'm not sure it needs to touch the back but it does need to be very close.

Thank you!