Hatching Quail Eggs Can Be Simple!
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- Today we are putting 60 quail eggs in the incubator so we thought it was the perfect time to help those of you who are just starting with quail. Like most things on the homestead we try to keep this simple and today we are teaching you how we do it.
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When i hatch quail eggs i leave temp on 102 first 1-15 days and i drop it to 99 on 15-17 days i had 97-98% hatch rate. The reason why i leave temp so high is because even when i have to move eggs they will still keep the temp up and wont lose any temp at all! Also i do 75% humidity first 10 days and the rest of the days i do 60%. If you have anything under 90% hatch success do this method you can thank me later..
I'm just about to start once my eggs arrive! Thankyou for this!
@@hannaparker5434 have you incubated them yet? How'd it go?
Hello my first attempt was awful 3 hatched and were deformed I had problems with incubator as its been made so turning temp up lowers it! So have to put it down to get it warmer. Currently had 5 hatch this morning and 2 unzipping right now x
Thank you so much! Im gonna try this for my first hatching
shit advice
So I just got some quail eggs in the mail and am setting up my incubator and decided to check out a video for some tips. Pulled this up and started laughing my ass off when I saw that I’m currently wearing the exact same shirt!
Interesting video even for us folks who don't raise quail. Coffee and video. Great way to start my day. God bless!
This was great, I've been looking for "what do quails eat" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Eeyila Rudimentary Expediency - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a great one off guide for discovering how to raise healthy and fertile quail minus the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my partner got great results with it.
Just wonderful, I have been researching "quail farms near me" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Eeyila Rudimentary Expediency - (do a search on google ) ? It is an awesome exclusive product for discovering how to raise healthy and fertile quail minus the headache. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my colleague got amazing success with it.
I can imagine a new Listerine commercial- " Not only does Listerine kill bacteria on bird eggs but it improves hatch rates too! "
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Everything eggs come into contact with goes thru shell.
Aww... I though you were going to show pictures of them running around after they hatched. They are the cutest darn little things. So tiny but ready to eat and drink and frolic. And they also start flying at 3 weeks and can be really entertaining for kids.
Great Info. Your shirt cracked me up. If you want to id the quail that layed the really big eggs just look for the one with the bulging eyes. Lol
Paul Rice seconded! Love the shirt and I’m currently debating whether or not to keep quail. Possibly in my greenhouse as multipurpose pest control.
Kevin ,
You are quite correct about the possibility of late hatching. The eggs can and do run the gamut between early and late . As most everyone that hatches eggs knows, chicken eggs take 21 days to hatch . My eggs began hatching very early on day 20 ! By day 21 about half of the eggs were already hatched. And the hatching rate was slowing down. Day 22 and several eggs had not hatched. Day 23 and a couple more hatched. Day 24 and three more eggs hatched. Day 25 ! And another egg hatched. Although it was not properly developed and died after one day . With that it was time to stop.
Hatching eggs surely is not an exact procedure.
I am so glad I found this video. We just hatched our first set of quail (85ish) of them with about a 60% hatch rate on shipped eggs. We have been told so many times that they hatch on day 17, without fail. Ours mostly came on day 18 and 19. We were going to turn the hatcher off today but now will go ahead and leave it on until day 22. Thank you so much for all that y'all do, we enjoy your videos and learn so much from y'all!
Kevin, I really enjoy your solo presentations; you're a very good teacher and easy to listen to.
Agreed
You should stop turning on day 14 and they should hatch between day 16 & 18. Day 1 is 24 hours after you set, and every 24 hours thereafter is another day..
Is 14th day last day of turning or do you have to turn them last on day 15
Many thanks, I have been researching "when do quail lay eggs" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Eeyila Rudimentary Expediency - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a smashing exclusive guide for discovering how to raise healthy and fertile quail without the headache. Ive heard some decent things about it and my m8 got excellent success with it.
Thank you so much! I bought 2 sets last year but every single egg died and 2 were almost ready to hatch but have passed inside the egg. I recently got new ones online and this information really helped and more than 10 hatched!
@@furqanahmed4828 14 th day is the last day to turn :)
14 days from the day they are placed in incubator , they stop getting turned?
Thank god I found this video,my uncle gave me these quil eggs and he didn’t tell me how to hatch them.
Wonderful info on these sweet babies and how to bring them to life. Watch your video every day. Thank you so much Kevin and Sarah. You guys are the real deal!!!
I remember watching the wild ones that were on our property when I was a kid. They were really beautiful birds. Good luck with yours.
I was wondering; if quail are not great brooders, how do the eggs make it in the wild?
@@kellyd3696 Those are wild quail, likely bobwhite, depending on your locale. These are coturnix, very different birds, domesticated for many centuries. Like many chicken breeds, much of the broodiness has been bred out. This is a lot like comparing a wild jungle fowl to a production red.
@@c.j.rogers2422 I've been schooled. Thank you!
I always learn from you and Sara! Both of you communicate so well and I love the hands on approach even when “real life” jumps in lol. Your research is the foundation for your success. Have a wonderful day! Catherine from Canada 🇨🇦
You and Sarah are the GREATEST TEACHERS!!!!! Thank you for all you do!!
Thanks Kevin for the video. My hubby grew quail a few years ago and has been talking about starting back this Spring. This video will encourage him. Lol. God bless.
Another very informative video, Kevin.
Thank you.
Always great education with you and Sarah.
Tip:
Use smaller or normal-sized ice-cube trays.
They work great.
Be building cages big enough for at least 100 quail in next couple weeks
So always watch your videos
man you are a genius. what a magical solution you got for the feeder. ZERO WASTAGE GUARANTEED, I am saying this because i tried your method. And saved a TONN on the feeds.
My Garden teacher from school brung 12 quail eggs into my class and put them in a incubater. And 2 days after they hatch, my teacher is gonna let us touch them!
DONT THEY WILL DIE
Hi Kevin! I have watched your channel for years and think the world of you and Sarah! Thank you!
Kevin did you know that “common sense “ is the New Superpower that not everyone has,lol. Great video, answers a lot of questions that I was trying to figure out about hatching quail. Have a great day, God Bless
I love this. I know I'll never do this but knowledge is power. I love your channel.. I really liked the chicken series and watching you weigh and calculate the feed and the cost of raising them. Okay I admit it, I'm a nerd about these things too. Keep the good stuff going. I actually check every morning for new videos. Thanks and God bless. Respectfully, Karen Petitti
Good stuff, thanks! I’ll be hatching my first Quail in April
Hell Kevin & Sarah. Cows looking good. Can't wait to see the new piglets. Wow! What a great new building. Showing how successful your homestead has been growing. Be well.
Debbie T- Great info always is. Thank you so much for all you and Sara do. Hopefully we will do quail later this year. On the goal list. May God bless you and yours
Thanks and God Bless. Coffee and video way to start my day.
Just placing crumpled tissue or rice in the egg carton will work for standing them.
I have a hen that always lays the large dull brownish gray eggs. I think it is just a color variation. Laura
Good morning! Never had quail. Want to try it. Thank you for all the wonderful information you provide. Have a blessed day.
Longtime fan of the channel. Thoroughly enjoy your videos they are very informative. I tune in several times a week just to see the t-shirts you wear.They are priceless.
I am still trying to convince my husband to get some quail but we live in suburbia - I have great raised bed vege gardens & have found the perfect place for them so fingers crossed. Great video just loved it & very informative. Cheers Denise- Brisbane Australia
Denise Brady I’m in the same situation. I actually went ahead and ordered the incubator and the eggs. Eggs are incubating and family still doesn’t know! My plan is just for them to see the quail on the back garden and go, “ You got quail?”, and me to say, “Oh, I didn’t tell you?” We’ll see how it goes...
@@liamsbackyard2635 Did you build a coop for them? I am thinking of raising some quails too... They are so cute!
@@liamsbackyard2635 🤣🤣🤣 How does that saying go, “It’s easier to ask for forgiveness, rather than permission?!”
How did your family adjust to their new Quail?
@@liamsbackyard2635 😂😂👍
Cant wait to try this Kevin! Great heads up!
Putting my first batch in the incubator tonight. Thanks for the info. Love your channel!
Really good and informative video. Thank you for producing and sharing this.
Wow very interesting very good information I love quail eggs God bless you
I love your kitchen, it looks like mine. There is always something cooking and dishes drying next to the sink. I wash all my dishes by hand too.
In my experience with chickens, those weird, not quite right eggs happen when they get laid on the poop on the floor of the coop rather than in the nice, clean nesting box. I think it’s probably the ammonia eating through the bloom and into the shell. I’ve picked up a few over the years that look fine on the surface that’s facing up and are all like that underneath.
Thanks so much for sharing!!
Morning from Mn.... Great video guys, we are looking at trying raising some this summer so lots of great info thank you. God bless.
Thanks! This is exactly the information I needed! Your videos are so helpful. 😁👍
like always, I appreciate your video. You folks do a great job...
Awesome vid Kevo! My daughter dropped of some quail eggs from her friend's farm and I put them into the incubator on wed night. Went looking for info on them and you popped up!!! How funny as I watch you two all the time but I had forgotten you did quail! I am trying 7 eggs but I may have goofed cuz I used the eggs that looked healthy, ie big...I hope they were not too big. I will candle on day 7 and see what I have. Blessings!!!
great vid, lot's of help that isn't clear on other how to's. thanks a lot!
Awesome video. We are adding quail to our homestead in the spring.
that you for taking the time to further inform us all
Cheers bro awesome clip, I’ll be trying my first incubation in the next few weeks
Thanks for the info
thank you for the encouragement at the end of the vid. Appreciate you
I'm starting with my first batch of quail eggs, and they are on day 14! I am glad I found you just when I did! Thank you!
Good helpful information.thanks.i enjoy your and chris videos.
That's awesome you guys! I'm so anxious to have some quail of our own! I'm in hunt of a little incubator!
🙋🏽♀️Me too!
We are getting our pens ready now to take on birds in about 2 weeks hopefully. You have encouraged us to try the quail with your crazy math video, so this one just turns the burner up a little higher. TFS
Another great video -- thanks for sharing.
Kevin. Thanks so much for the info!
2:44 i incubate 2 like that and they where actually the strongest chicks I add in the batch
Very informative video and much appreciated, thanks.
Great tips Kevin! One thing I would mention is that hatching viability and fertility are two different things, a fertile egg may become unviable after 7-10 days of storage, although the way you describe how you store them, as long as they are kept cool and turned a couple times a day should give you good viability for at least 14 days. I have had great success even up to 21 days storing chicken eggs the way you describe, with minimal decrease in hatch rate on older eggs, when I was trying to get a full incubator load in the winter when they weren't laying a lot. (My incubator holds 288 chicken eggs, lol) I generally try to keep them only 7-10 days before setting them though.
Hello Kevin, you did a superb job. I have my hen hatch the eggs because I am small scale. But if anyone wanted to hatch a large amount, this is the go to video. Thank you. 💕. NonnaGrace
NonnaGrace, what kind of hen was able to successfully hatch quail eggs? The eggs are SO fragile.
Cathy Brown . Hello Cathy I guess my comment was miss leading. I was thinking chicken eggs. I don't have quail. Sorry my response was too general. If I had quail eggs I would have my Buff Orpington Emma do the job. She is a very gentle determined mama hen. 💕. NonnaGrace
Cathy Brown bantam silkies might be a good choice, they’re usually pretty small and make good moms and brooders
Awesome videos. Really liked this one. Thank so much for sharing your knowledge. Best regards from Germany. 😊😊😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wonderful information as usual. God bless
Hi keven !! 🤣👍🥚Eggshell-ent advice & information on hatching quail eggs !! 🥚👍🤣
Thank you Kevin. Very informative.
Thankyou mate, wonderful video and love your channel. Really good information...
Thanks 😊 spot on I really needed this information, I'm New to all this, new subscriber, same quail, I live in New Zealand and not a lot of framers here yet for quail 🙂
Thank you my friend that was good video.
Very interesting and helpful. Thank you
That baby was so cute! Y’all make me wanna move to the country! ❤️
You don't have to.. I'm raising quails in my penthouse apartment on the 70th floor highrise.
Wow Jacob! That’s cool!
Also while you are collecting eggs to hatch, you must be able to turn them while they are in cool place. The eggs need to be rotated and you can accomplish this by using and automatic egg turner.
If you switch that controller over to Celsius, you can get better temp control. The minimum allowable difference from setpoint (ds) is 1 degree when units are in Farenheit, but it is 0.3 in Celcius, which is 0.54 degrees Farenheit. Ts would be 37.5 in Celsius.
Wow, that is GREAT info! Is that specific to this model thermostat?
@@c.j.rogers2422 I don't know but I suspect it might be. I have only used this inkbird model from amazon. It works great though.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for all this information!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great video answered a lot of my questions
Another awesome video and another awesome shirt!
Great Video. Thank You.
thank you! it was very enlightening!
Thank you. Great video.
Ordered a candler from Amazon, have an electric brooder, may get an incubator...our hens are a broody breed, so want to try that first, but waiting for weather to get a bit warmer and hopefully dryer first...our first rabbit we bred should kindle somewhere close to March 13, so very excited and hopeful for a good amount and a first time mama being good to her kits...it's all coming together!
I'm thinking of raising quail now
They poop a lot. 24 birds will eat a little under 50 lb of food a month. You can find them a 20% protein crumble for $14 a bag at either farm and fleet or tractor supply. Everything else is an adventure...
I feed a 28% protein food called Gamebird I get at Royal King or from your local grain mill.
Wes indeed they do poop a lot I clean them out every 2 weeks or less depending how of mess there is
Joe shelburne yo how’s that quail farm going?
I'm planning on composting thier poop for my garden. If the flood waters dry up...
Thanks for the info! It has helped!
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Kevin!
I had a cracked one and it was disappointing. Ordered some online and they were shipped. I’m a bit anxious about this whole process…So I’m glad I found your channel. Thank you for the advice.
Very interesting video quail is profitable business
Very informative love it😃😊
Hey Kevin, as a Disabled American Veteran living in the Philippines CUZ I can't afford to LIVE in America anymore, as an EX Rancher/Farmer, From Nevada,.. with an Associates Degree in Farm & Ranch Management and Animal Science, I have Just discoverd Quail Farming, other than getting a License when I lived in Nevada from Fish & Game and hunting them & Dove in the fall. I NEVER thought about Raising a Game Bird before but here in the Philippines it is BIG Business. Now I can get all the Hens I want, but they tell me you have to get Special Males to Make Fertile Eggs, or you get deformed Chicks !`` Our Quail here are a Cross between Your Quail & Japanese Quail. I always had Breeding stock when I was with my Dad on our Ranch ofd what ever stock we had. Cattle, Horses, Pigs, Chickens, what ever.. So If I buy eggs, and get some males, can i breed them to the hens ? What is the story with Having your own Breeding Stock ? Male & Female ? Thanks Regards Rob! cc your facebook page !
Very good video.
Learned some new facts. Thanks
Cool video. Very helpful.
Great video! Thank you so much
Good luck with all those eggs!
Who knew momma quails knew all these details
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They are really nice birds, i also had some bobwhites
Great video thanks for sharing
Thank you, very helpful
helpful as heck ! you're awesome ty
Good job thanks for the nice helpful
Thanks for taking the time to explain all this important tips about hatching,its so helpful. I did my first hatching but I probably dropped the ball on something bc some of my chicks formed fully but didn't hatched. Is there anything you can see i could've done different to save then or anything I did wrong? Thanks in advance.
Thank you, very helpful. :)
Great info!!!
Thanks for all the excellent info. Thank. Texas
Just woke up 20 mins ago to a successful hatch!
Good video. Thanks