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Chew · 12-07-2021, 09:33 PM

Incubator arrived today. Eggs will be here soon.

Chew · 12-22-2021, 11:56 AM

Jumbo coturnix Eggs will be here this evening. Ready to do some inka-batin

Hills of Texas · 12-22-2021, 12:32 PM

Take a pencil and put an x on one side of the egg and a o on the other. It will help ensure that you can rotate them properly during incubation

Chew · 12-22-2021, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hills of Texas

Take a pencil and put an x on one side of the egg and a o on the other. It will help ensure that you can rotate them properly during incubation

Got the automatic egg turners. Meant to post a pic earlier.

Hills of Texas · 12-22-2021, 01:11 PM

That’ll work!

Chew · 12-22-2021, 03:45 PM

Time to rock n roll (and incubate) the eggs

doug · 12-22-2021, 03:58 PM

Man yall are getting all high tech! How long till we are eating some fried quail?

Chew · 12-22-2021, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

Man yall are getting all high tech! How long till we are eating some fried quail?

Not long at all! couple months I think.

Hills of Texas · 12-22-2021, 04:53 PM

Eight weeks you’ll have a full grown bird. They mature much faster that bob white

Walker · 12-22-2021, 05:15 PM

I know all info on cortunix say they hatch at 18 days but mine have always started at 15 and goes on for 3 to 4 more days.

Chew · 12-22-2021, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hills of Texas

Eight weeks you’ll have a full grown bird. They mature much faster that bob white

Yep. Plus the hatch time. Putting them in the incubator in the morning.

Hills of Texas · 12-22-2021, 05:37 PM

Mine usually hatched about day 17. Had to always help several escape from the shell.

DFWPI · 12-22-2021, 05:58 PM

Tag

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TylerDale · 12-22-2021, 10:07 PM

Where'd you order the eggs from?

Chew · 12-22-2021, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerDale

Where'd you order the eggs from?

Myshirefarms.com

tps7742 · 12-22-2021, 10:18 PM

That’s going to be fun. Good luck!

AntlerCollector · 12-23-2021, 12:06 AM

I see another action packed “how to” video in the near future

Chew · 12-23-2021, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AntlerCollector

I see another action packed “how to” video in the near future

That's a great idea! Let me get on that.

Filletem · 12-23-2021, 04:50 AM

I never knew there was that many quail breeds. Them suckers look big. I think my incubator will do 2 or 3 hundred quail eggs. Might have to build a new pen they look tasty.

basschump · 12-23-2021, 02:52 PM

Chew. Have you considered selling fertilized eggs after you are up and running ? I’m curious how big the myshire birds get. Be great to have a TBH source.

These bird are very fun to raise

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DFWPI · 12-23-2021, 03:04 PM

I'm almost thinking this might be fun. I might have to check into investing and doing something like this.

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Chew · 12-23-2021, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by basschump

Chew. Have you considered selling fertilized eggs after you are up and running ? I’m curious how big the myshire birds get. Be great to have a TBH source.

These bird are very fun to raise

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Not a bad idea. If I have more than I can hatch out or eat I definitely will.

Chew · 12-23-2021, 03:29 PM

Working on a three level stacked cage system right now

Walker · 12-23-2021, 03:38 PM

The guy I got my first quail from keeps them in elevated cages that are about 3×3 and keeps them at 5 hens to one cock. I keep mine in large communal cages same ratio. Here are my cages. I already had these cages so a little bit of money to sparrow proof one of them.

Chew · 12-23-2021, 03:42 PM

Very nice Walker. I won't have room for something like that until after retirement next January

Quackerbox · 12-23-2021, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Traildust

Detective my arse!

His name's Bob White.

Well played, extra points for the target

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cwill · 12-23-2021, 04:35 PM

Following. I need to get an incubator myself. My 30 birds lay WAY more eggs in the spring than I can eat.

ptlmg · 12-23-2021, 05:03 PM

My quail lay plenty of eggs as well. I have 2 incubators. I use the one for the initial phase and then have the second one ready with the higher humidity level ready for the break out phase.

RascalArms · 12-23-2021, 06:25 PM

Tagged. I bet those city folks in Kingwood think you and Mary have done gone all prepper on em 🤔

Chew · 12-24-2021, 01:54 PM

Working on the quail cage today. Three levels. Got the frame completed. Went to two home depots. Talk about some crappy lumber. Worst I've ever seen.

Walker · 12-24-2021, 02:20 PM

Looks like a good start

Chew · 12-24-2021, 03:09 PM

It was a little too wobbly for my taste so I braced up all the top corners and bottom corners. Front to back inside to side. 5" braces cut at 45s

ptlmg · 12-24-2021, 03:35 PM

I put 2 oil catch pans from O'Reilly under each pen

Chew · 12-24-2021, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlmg

I put 2 oil catch pans from O'Reilly under each pen

I've got it laid out so that a 36 inch pan from advance Auto parts will slide in

Texas Grown · 12-24-2021, 07:23 PM

Inspiring Bobby, inspiring!

If I ever get out of this place...!

doghouse · 12-24-2021, 07:32 PM

I'm jealous. Quail pens on internet are high priced for a good one. Been wanting to raise quail for years. Good luck Chew.

3ChordTruth · 12-25-2021, 08:12 PM

Looking good, these are going to be nice, good luck.

GarGuy · 12-25-2021, 08:24 PM

Man this is great. In a year, you will have quail everywhere. I'll be ready to buy some from you too.

It's just amazing how they reproduce.

texan4ut · 12-26-2021, 11:49 AM

I used to raise em. Get a large saucer like you put house plants on to contain the water, and put sand in it they love it. I will see if I can find some pictures of mine hatching.

texan4ut · 12-26-2021, 11:51 AM

Here is one.

freezerfiller · 12-26-2021, 11:52 AM

tagged

RiverRat00 · 12-26-2021, 12:26 PM

Deliciouse, getting hungry

Chew · 12-26-2021, 01:00 PM

Doing a little work off and on today. Got the three levels braced up to support the waste trays.

Then building each of the 3 floors which will be 4" above poop tray supports. I should be able to undo a few screws couple times a year and pull the floors out and pressure wash them if needed. These are the three frames that will actually have the hardware cloth stapled down on top of them. And typical with a project of mine, I ran out of one x two lumber to finish my very last center brace.

hog_down · 12-26-2021, 01:28 PM

Fine skills! Please keep us updated

twistedmidnite · 12-26-2021, 01:38 PM

Take 4 inch pvc , cap each end, drill some 1.5 inch holes off center towards the top with the pipe laying down. Then screw a piece of 2x4 to the caps so it won't roll. This will greatly reduce your waisted food. If you use the normal chicken feeders they will waive tons of food.

Like the top one, they will waive way less if they have to stick their head in. Iv raised 1000s in the past. Food gets expensive if they waist it

jbhlsu · 12-26-2021, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chew

That's a great idea! Let me get on that.

Agree! Best of luck Chew.

Chew · 12-26-2021, 02:06 PM

Good info on homemade feeder. I'll probably have something like that. Just got one of the little red plastic ones for the brooder for now. Has the holes in it.

Quail are just hanging out today....rocking and Rollin.

Cantcatch5 · 12-26-2021, 03:09 PM

My son has hatched a couple of batches. The last batch I just told them to mix in a couple of eggs from every breed they sell so we could just be surprised. That was fun for him but it made it hard to tell which ones were male with just the Cotournix it was easy to tell.

Walker · 12-26-2021, 05:10 PM

You're gonna need a brooder. Here is one of mine. Big tote from Walmart. I line with those shop paper towels. News paper is too slick and you'll get some chicks with spray legs. Got the heat bulb at tractor supply and use that shelving to be able to raise or lower the light for correct temperature. Point the light in one end of the bin at temp of 95 to 100. Chicks can get away from it if it's too hot.

Chew · 12-26-2021, 05:32 PM

Yessir. Made a brooder last week. I cut the lid out and attached hardware cloth. Just need to figure out about suspending the light to the right height.

Wife help me slap some paint on the quail cage. Got everything ready just need to stretch some wire over the floors and then build out the door frames.

12-07-2021, 09:33 PM	#1
Chew Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centerville, TX Hunt In: Leon County	Let's raise some quail! Incubator arrived today. Eggs will be here soon. Last edited by Mary; 12-24-2021 at 05:20 PM.

12-23-2021, 03:38 PM	#24
Walker Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio	The guy I got my first quail from keeps them in elevated cages that are about 3×3 and keeps them at 5 hens to one cock. I keep mine in large communal cages same ratio. Here are my cages. I already had these cages so a little bit of money to sparrow proof one of them. Last edited by Mary; 12-24-2021 at 04:31 PM.

12-26-2021, 11:49 AM	#39
texan4ut Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Round Rock, TX Hunt In: Where I can, Johnson Cty	I used to raise em. Get a large saucer like you put house plants on to contain the water, and put sand in it they love it. I will see if I can find some pictures of mine hatching. Attached Images

12-26-2021, 11:51 AM	#40
texan4ut Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Round Rock, TX Hunt In: Where I can, Johnson Cty	Here is one. Attached Images

12-26-2021, 01:38 PM	#45
twistedmidnite Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilmer, TX Hunt In: texas	Take 4 inch pvc , cap each end, drill some 1.5 inch holes off center towards the top with the pipe laying down. Then screw a piece of 2x4 to the caps so it won't roll. This will greatly reduce your waisted food. If you use the normal chicken feeders they will waive tons of food. Like the top one, they will waive way less if they have to stick their head in. Iv raised 1000s in the past. Food gets expensive if they waist it Attached Images

12-22-2021, 11:56 AM	#2
Chew Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centerville, TX Hunt In: Leon County	Jumbo coturnix Eggs will be here this evening. Ready to do some inka-batin

12-22-2021, 12:32 PM	#3
Hills of Texas Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Llano Hunt In: Llano	Take a pencil and put an x on one side of the egg and a o on the other. It will help ensure that you can rotate them properly during incubation

12-22-2021, 01:11 PM	#5
Hills of Texas Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Llano Hunt In: Llano	That’ll work!

12-22-2021, 03:45 PM	#6
Chew Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centerville, TX Hunt In: Leon County	Time to rock n roll (and incubate) the eggs

12-22-2021, 03:58 PM	#7
doug Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Humble TX Hunt In: Victoria	Man yall are getting all high tech! How long till we are eating some fried quail?

12-22-2021, 04:53 PM	#9
Hills of Texas Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Llano Hunt In: Llano	Eight weeks you’ll have a full grown bird. They mature much faster that bob white

12-22-2021, 05:15 PM	#10
Walker Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio	I know all info on cortunix say they hatch at 18 days but mine have always started at 15 and goes on for 3 to 4 more days.

12-22-2021, 05:37 PM	#12
Hills of Texas Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Llano Hunt In: Llano	Mine usually hatched about day 17. Had to always help several escape from the shell.

12-22-2021, 05:58 PM	#13
DFWPI Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington Hunt In: Jack/Young County	Tag Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

12-22-2021, 10:07 PM	#14
TylerDale Four Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Edna Hunt In: Victoria, Jackson, La Salle	Where'd you order the eggs from?

12-22-2021, 10:18 PM	#16
tps7742 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Hunt In: East tx	That’s going to be fun. Good luck!

12-23-2021, 12:06 AM	#17
AntlerCollector Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2014 Hunt In: Votaw, Del Rio, Eldorado, Bon Wier	I see another action packed “how to” video in the near future

12-23-2021, 04:50 AM	#19
Filletem Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Liberty Hunt In: Lavaca/Hardin Counties	I never knew there was that many quail breeds. Them suckers look big. I think my incubator will do 2 or 3 hundred quail eggs. Might have to build a new pen they look tasty.

12-23-2021, 02:52 PM	#20
basschump Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Austin Hunt In: Around TX	Chew. Have you considered selling fertilized eggs after you are up and running ? I’m curious how big the myshire birds get. Be great to have a TBH source. These bird are very fun to raise Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-23-2021, 03:04 PM	#21
DFWPI Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington Hunt In: Jack/Young County	I'm almost thinking this might be fun. I might have to check into investing and doing something like this. Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

12-23-2021, 03:29 PM	#23
Chew Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centerville, TX Hunt In: Leon County	Working on a three level stacked cage system right now

12-23-2021, 03:42 PM	#25
Chew Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centerville, TX Hunt In: Leon County	Very nice Walker. I won't have room for something like that until after retirement next January

12-23-2021, 04:35 PM	#27
cwill Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bellville Tx Hunt In: Burnet County	Following. I need to get an incubator myself. My 30 birds lay WAY more eggs in the spring than I can eat.

12-23-2021, 05:03 PM	#28
ptlmg Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: PipeCreek, Texas Hunt In: Dolores, Colorado, Kerrville and Pipe Creek Texas	My quail lay plenty of eggs as well. I have 2 incubators. I use the one for the initial phase and then have the second one ready with the higher humidity level ready for the break out phase.

12-23-2021, 06:25 PM	#29
RascalArms Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, TX	Tagged. I bet those city folks in Kingwood think you and Mary have done gone all prepper on em 🤔

12-24-2021, 01:54 PM	#30
Chew Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centerville, TX Hunt In: Leon County	Working on the quail cage today. Three levels. Got the frame completed. Went to two home depots. Talk about some crappy lumber. Worst I've ever seen.

12-24-2021, 02:20 PM	#31
Walker Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio	Looks like a good start

12-24-2021, 03:09 PM	#32
Chew Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centerville, TX Hunt In: Leon County	It was a little too wobbly for my taste so I braced up all the top corners and bottom corners. Front to back inside to side. 5" braces cut at 45s

12-24-2021, 03:35 PM	#33
ptlmg Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: PipeCreek, Texas Hunt In: Dolores, Colorado, Kerrville and Pipe Creek Texas	I put 2 oil catch pans from O'Reilly under each pen

12-24-2021, 07:23 PM	#35
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas Hunt In: Kick CoViD's tail!	Inspiring Bobby, inspiring! If I ever get out of this place...!

12-24-2021, 07:32 PM	#36
doghouse Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Goldthwaite Hunt In: Mills County	I'm jealous. Quail pens on internet are high priced for a good one. Been wanting to raise quail for years. Good luck Chew.

12-25-2021, 08:12 PM	#37
3ChordTruth Ten Point Join Date: May 2020 Location: Grapevine	Looking good, these are going to be nice, good luck.

12-25-2021, 08:24 PM	#38
GarGuy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011	Man this is great. In a year, you will have quail everywhere. I'll be ready to buy some from you too. It's just amazing how they reproduce.

12-26-2021, 11:52 AM	#41
freezerfiller Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southeast Texas	tagged

12-26-2021, 12:26 PM	#42
RiverRat00 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas	Deliciouse, getting hungry