For what it's worth, my spring layers are from my last hatch of the previous year. I've got a batch that should start hatching at any moment and will start another small batch as soon as I get the incubator cleaned out. I just processed a batched on September 25, 2021. Those currently in the incubator along with my 2021 layers will be processed around Thanksgiving. The next batch will hatch around the 23rd of October. This way, my last batch of the year will start out doing nothing but eating and maturing. Because of not having enough daylight hours, they will not start laying until late March of the next year at 5 months old. By following this timeline, I seem to have had less issues with prolapse which I have experienced with younger birds when they start laying. Your timelines will different based on your geographic locations. I am in central Alabama zone 7b. By the way, I'm not a professional breeder. I've learned most everything from Chris and adapted those things for my location and needs.
Mine are raised cages. I've been giving them food grade diatomaceous earth for their dust baths. Supposedly it helps prevents worms as well as they eat it while dusting
I have mine on the ground but I have food grade DE that I mix into their dust bath and in with the oyster shell calcium I supplement with. I wonder if that will help keep the parasite burden low?
Hi, Are you selling Quail? I'm in Bentonville AR and want to start raising them. Also what is the feed stores name there in Neosho called, I would like to order the high protein feed that they carry. Ty
Enjoyed your video . Thanks for making it. I have a question about your quail pens. How big are they and how many birds will they hold ? Would like to see a video on how you make them sometime
For what it's worth, my spring layers are from my last hatch of the previous year. I've got a batch that should start hatching at any moment and will start another small batch as soon as I get the incubator cleaned out. I just processed a batched on September 25, 2021. Those currently in the incubator along with my 2021 layers will be processed around Thanksgiving. The next batch will hatch around the 23rd of October. This way, my last batch of the year will start out doing nothing but eating and maturing. Because of not having enough daylight hours, they will not start laying until late March of the next year at 5 months old. By following this timeline, I seem to have had less issues with prolapse which I have experienced with younger birds when they start laying. Your timelines will different based on your geographic locations. I am in central Alabama zone 7b. By the way, I'm not a professional breeder. I've learned most everything from Chris and adapted those things for my location and needs.
Could not agree more. He's practical for us backyard breeders.
Mine are raised cages. I've been giving them food grade diatomaceous earth for their dust baths. Supposedly it helps prevents worms as well as they eat it while dusting
Heard feeding them pumpkin is a good prevention of worms. Does anyone know if this is true.
I heard this rumor also. Supposedly, pumpkin seeds hulls works.
Don't worry about that with them in the garage.
Need information about mix our own food sir
I have mine on the ground but I have food grade DE that I mix into their dust bath and in with the oyster shell calcium I supplement with. I wonder if that will help keep the parasite burden low?
I love the videos that include some Max Adventure,,LOL
How long do you wait to eat eggs after worming layers??
Enjoyed watching videos and I'll use them for reference when I start with my quails . Thanks again and God Bless you
As anyone with dogs knows, dog + skunk = no fun. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Chris i apreciated all youre videos!!And Max is great!!As Always god bless
Max is a bit active today,lol😇👍
Good natural dewormer or prevention is pumpkins
I have heard that before too.
Great video!
Hi, Are you selling Quail? I'm in Bentonville AR and want to start raising them.
Also what is the feed stores name there in Neosho called, I would like to order the high protein feed that they carry.
Ty
Enjoyed your video . Thanks for making it. I have a question about your quail pens. How big are they and how many birds will they hold ? Would like to see a video on how you make them sometime
Max just wants to be in the show
I am going to DE this week.
Thank you.
thanks
Thanks