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Incubation – check!
So the weather has improved and the birds are producing eggs on a regular basis. I saved up a group of quail eggs and put them in the incubator this weekend. I had about 50% hatch rate last fall, I...
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Aquaponics experiment
Didn’t have anywhere else to post this, but I am pretty excited. I have been playing with aquapontics. I have an aquarium with half a dozen talapi in it and have it plumbed to a grow bed. After a slow...
View ArticleSpring 2014 – Backyard Quail update
Winter is FINALLY over! I ended up with 10 quail after a long brutal winter. Thanks to the surviving females I have 28 eggs in the incubator. With my normal 50% hatch rate I hope to have 10+ new...
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Backyard Quail – Clan Mating for a Sustainable Flock
incubator eggs Clan Mating or also called Family Mating is a breeding plan to insure good genetic diversity in a small flock or herd. While this system can be used with any type of livestock,...
View ArticleBackyard Quail – Winter Care
Winter care for your backyard quail flock is simple. The birds need fresh water, good food, and protection from the elements. Fresh, unfrozen water is key to any livestock or animal under your care....
View ArticleWhen do quails stop laying eggs?
Before we get to when they stop laying, lets talk about when quail start laying and why they might stop. When do quail start laying eggs? Unlike most poultry, Coturnix quail will mature quickly at 6-8...
View ArticleHow often do quails lay eggs?
The question of how often do quails lay eggs, can depend on the type of quail you are asking to understand. In our case, we raise coturnix or jumbo brown quail. We specifically chose this bird for...
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