Were they supposed to lay this year, Gambel's Quail

[debs_flock]

Chicken layer is not high enough protein for quail. I would try changing out the feed.

Deb

 

[IwannaBEaMERMAID]

I got gamebird feed today !!

Have I ruined them forever ?? Will they ever lay ?? What happens to quails that dont have high enough protein ?

 

[debs_flock]

No, you wouldn't have ruined them. It's just like if you were eating low quality food, you'd be alive, just not a top performer. If you started eating healthy, your quality of life would go up. You'll get healthier adults and better quality production out of them.

It would be like the difference between me and my weight lifter son

Good luck,
Deb

 

[IwannaBEaMERMAID]

No, you wouldn't have ruined them. It's just like if you were eating low quality food, you'd be alive, just not a top performer. If you started eating healthy, your quality of life would go up. You'll get healthier adults and better quality production out of them.

It would be like the difference between me and my weight lifter son

Good luck,
Deb

OH THANK GOD, I was so worried I wanted to cry !! So should the female start laying eggs in like a couple months ?
I never knew higher protein was so important. Why is protein so important ? What happens to quails that have low protein for long periods of time ??

 

[Pent]

Protien is the dietary substance that builds muscle, and it is a key component in eggs. It plays a part in growth. Low protein slows muscle development, and limits egg production. Long term deficiency can shorten lifespan.