What would be a good way to tell if the shells are brittle? I do feed them crushed eggshell every couple of feedings. I just know quail eggs are already fragile in general so I'm not sure how I'd be able to tell if it's brittle or normal. Forgive me I'm still new to egg quality.
When you crack it, the shell will be thinner and easier to break than normal eggs. It sounds like you're giving them extra calcium, which is good. As Sulky Bantam said, though, I would give them oyster or egg shell on the side and let them eat as much as they want.
Ah okay when I get home I'll grab some fresh eggs and test that out. Thank you!
Where would I get oyster shell, online? Any specific type if there is one?
Just make sure that you crush it down to quail size pieces.
I get chicken oyster shell and it disappears. I do use chick grit and the quail take that also. Both are similar size from my farm store. Different brands will be different sizes, so beware.
