I ahev this incubator. It seems I stuffed up the settings. I initially thought that I was setting up on what what temperature I want. So I adjusted to 37 c. But when I brought in a thermometer, it read 26. I then had to adjust according to the thermometer. 

But my question is, why is my incubator not rising up to 37 degrees. 

Yes I've setting it up to manual and what temperature I wasn't for the highest. But it's still not rising. 

<div class="md"><p>I ahev this incubator. It seems I stuffed up the settings. I initially thought that I was setting up on what what temperature I want. So I adjusted to 37 c. But when I brought in a thermometer, it read 26. I then had to adjust according to the thermometer. </p>

<p>But my question is, why is my incubator not rising up to 37 degrees. </p>

<p>Yes I&#39;ve setting it up to manual and what temperature I wasn&#39;t for the highest. But it&#39;s still not rising. </p>
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Incubator not rising to certain temperatures 

For anyone who loves chunky quails:)
I’m based out of San Diego and will be in Portland next week. @alittlepoke on instagram 

<div class="md"><p>For anyone who loves chunky quails:)
I’m based out of San Diego and will be in Portland next week. @alittlepoke on instagram </p>
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Someone suggested to post this here

Any ideas if these are male/female? I know foam is male, but still included the photo. I’m really having trouble.  Sorry for the butt photos. 😑 

<div class="md"><p>Any ideas if these are male/female? I know foam is male, but still included the photo. I’m really having trouble.  Sorry for the butt photos. 😑 </p>
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Male or female? 

I have a broody hen that is hoarding eggs and I am trying to find out if I touch or mess with the eggs will she abandon them? 

<div class="md"><p>I have a broody hen that is hoarding eggs and I am trying to find out if I touch or mess with the eggs will she abandon them? </p>
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Broody hen

Haven’t posted in a while but Fawn laid her first egg today 🤍🤍fern(the white one I tried getting a pic off) is proud of his girl!!

I had two new babies hatch today, the newest one seems to be doing great! But this one seems to have a big issue! 

Some of his toes seem quite bent, he can’t seem to look up (only straight at the ground) and often gets into these tumbles where he cannot right himself and just flails about. I’m very concerned about his chances
(I don’t know the actual gender if that makes any difference)

Does anyone know anything? Is it possible this issue will fix itself?

<div class="md"><p>I had two new babies hatch today, the newest one seems to be doing great! But this one seems to have a big issue! </p>

<p>Some of his toes seem quite bent, he can’t seem to look up (only straight at the ground) and often gets into these tumbles where he cannot right himself and just flails about. I’m very concerned about his chances
(I don’t know the actual gender if that makes any difference)</p>

<p>Does anyone know anything? Is it possible this issue will fix itself?</p>
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Does my baby have a spine issue?

Woke up to 7 lil floofs this morning! I don’t think the cuteness will ever get old lol

<div class="md"><p>Woke up to 7 lil floofs this morning! I don’t think the cuteness will ever get old lol</p>
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Well good morning 😍🐣

I mean a totally electric fencing cage which might have a solid roof or something, but the point being that it is the electric fencing which keeps both the quails in and predators out. Has anyone tried anything like this? I'm really curious since I would really like to build an huge aviary for my quails, but the costs of building one just keeps me from doing it.

I was thinking something like some type of barrier near the ground which keeps the predators from digging under the electric fence and a solid room, but the walls being just some type of dense electric fence. 

<div class="md"><p>I mean a totally electric fencing cage which might have a solid roof or something, but the point being that it is the electric fencing which keeps both the quails in and predators out. Has anyone tried anything like this? I&#39;m really curious since I would really like to build an huge aviary for my quails, but the costs of building one just keeps me from doing it.</p>

<p>I was thinking something like some type of barrier near the ground which keeps the predators from digging under the electric fence and a solid room, but the walls being just some type of dense electric fence. </p>
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Has anyone tried an outdoors electric fencing solution for quail?

We are totally new to quail as they came with the house we just moved into. Trying to learn as much as possible to give them the best care. Noticed one is having an issue can anyone identify? 

<div class="md"><p>We are totally new to quail as they came with the house we just moved into. Trying to learn as much as possible to give them the best care. Noticed one is having an issue can anyone identify? </p>
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What’s going on with my quail? 

I have 14 eggs incubating and this will be my first time raising quail. Aside from the obvious what are some thing you REALLY wish you knew before starting? What mistakes did you make?

<div class="md"><p>I have 14 eggs incubating and this will be my first time raising quail. Aside from the obvious what are some thing you REALLY wish you knew before starting? What mistakes did you make?</p>
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Still Incubating

I just bought this outdoor cage for cheap it needs some fixing up, including new bottom. It has this weird looking bottom, anyone know any material I could put on the bottom for easy clean???

<div class="md"><p>I just bought this outdoor cage for cheap it needs some fixing up, including new bottom. It has this weird looking bottom, anyone know any material I could put on the bottom for easy clean???</p>
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Advice for cage set up

Every single one is either $400 or not predator proof. Any suggestions?

<div class="md"><p>Every single one is either $400 or not predator proof. Any suggestions?</p>
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Anybody have any suggestions for outdoor predator proof hutches/cages for under $100 CAD?

Does anyone have any button quails around Ottawa/Montreal they are willing to sell? 

Do male buttons generally become quieter if they have a group of females with them? Or quieter when kept alone. Debating on getting some for my lone rooster who loves my lineolated parakeet. He thinks he’s one of his girls and they cuddle, would adding girls complete them?

Just some snowflake bobwhites taking turns taking a sand bath. They've grown so much. 

these are my most docile quail chicks
to date and slow to scare compared to my other species. They're complete delights and I'm so happy that all 14 of the assisted hatches who survived the first couple hours are still going strong and getting bigger every day :)

<div class="md"><p>Just some snowflake bobwhites taking turns taking a sand bath. They&#39;ve grown so much. </p>

<p>these are my most docile quail chicks
to date and slow to scare compared to my other species. They&#39;re complete delights and I&#39;m so happy that all 14 of the assisted hatches who survived the first couple hours are still going strong and getting bigger every day :)</p>
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Ice cream cone splash zone

A really like the colours from my lastest hatch.  Mom's are a quiet light and the dad is dark brown. 

<div class="md"><p>A really like the colours from my lastest hatch.  Mom&#39;s are a quiet light and the dad is dark brown. </p>
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Great chick colours.

Hello, I have one male quail and six females, five of the females and the male are active and behaving normally. Unfortunately this girl is showing signs of lethargy. 
No obvious signs of injury, illness, or mites. 
I have separated her from the group. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance 🙏🏻. 

<div class="md"><p>Hello, I have one male quail and six females, five of the females and the male are active and behaving normally. Unfortunately this girl is showing signs of lethargy. 
No obvious signs of injury, illness, or mites. 
I have separated her from the group. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance 🙏🏻. </p>
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Advice on a lethargic quail

3D printed a bee waterer for the new chicks. 

Little one has been slowly making a larger hole. Seems to be just breathing heavily now, should I step in? :/ 10 other babies are doing great 😍😭 

<div class="md"><p>Little one has been slowly making a larger hole. Seems to be just breathing heavily now, should I step in? :/ 10 other babies are doing great 😍😭 </p>
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Should I step in? 

Check out the upgrade. They’re happy as can be.

Regular size egg on left for scale
My poor quail 

<div class="md"><p>Regular size egg on left for scale
My poor quail </p>
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Went to collect eggs and found this abomination

These little ones just hit 3 weeks old 😍

Curious if anyone has guesses on male vs female?

I have a guess for each and am curious if others agree! I know even with feather sexable colors some trick ya last second and loose/gain chest spots but I’d like to get good at sexing young as to separate them out early before issues start!

Also color IDs/guesses appreciated I’m still trying to learn and these guys come from a mixed flock lol

<div class="md"><p>These little ones just hit 3 weeks old 😍</p>

<p>Curious if anyone has guesses on male vs female?</p>

<p>I have a guess for each and am curious if others agree! I know even with feather sexable colors some trick ya last second and loose/gain chest spots but I’d like to get good at sexing young as to separate them out early before issues start!</p>

<p>Also color IDs/guesses appreciated I’m still trying to learn and these guys come from a mixed flock lol</p>
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3 week babies 🐥

I have 4 quails as pets (1 male, 3 females) and one of them lays eggs

Some days ago I wasn't finding eggs, when she usually lays one or two a day and leaves them at plain sight, so I searched more and found 2 eggshells, 
I thought the male was eating them so I moved the female and, after a few days, I again wasn't seeing any eggs and thought maybe she wasn't laying bc of not getting enough sunlight bc it's been raining a lot where I'm from, but a few minutes ago I searched a bit and ofc found some more eggshells so she is the one eating them

Is this normal? What's the solution? I'm pretty paranoid bc I really like her and I'm scared she's sick or something 

<div class="md"><p>I have 4 quails as pets (1 male, 3 females) and one of them lays eggs</p>

<p>Some days ago I wasn&#39;t finding eggs, when she usually lays one or two a day and leaves them at plain sight, so I searched more and found 2 eggshells, 
I thought the male was eating them so I moved the female and, after a few days, I again wasn&#39;t seeing any eggs and thought maybe she wasn&#39;t laying bc of not getting enough sunlight bc it&#39;s been raining a lot where I&#39;m from, but a few minutes ago I searched a bit and ofc found some more eggshells so she is the one eating them</p>

<p>Is this normal? What&#39;s the solution? I&#39;m pretty paranoid bc I really like her and I&#39;m scared she&#39;s sick or something </p>
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Hen keeps eating her own eggs

one of my quails [mixed breed Japanese I'm pretty sure] has become more lethargic [not enough for me to easily catch her but still] and now appears to have a red swollen eye, and it seems that it hurts, what can I do for her?

additionally she always was pretty calm, the calmest and smallest of the group when I got my first five

her name is Taffi if anyone wants to know that

<div class="md"><p>one of my quails [mixed breed Japanese I&#39;m pretty sure] has become more lethargic [not enough for me to easily catch her but still] and now appears to have a red swollen eye, and it seems that it hurts, what can I do for her?</p>

<p>additionally she always was pretty calm, the calmest and smallest of the group when I got my first five</p>

<p>her name is Taffi if anyone wants to know that</p>
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swollen eye

 Pls help one of my coturnix quails got out and I believe injured her, but not the rest of the button quails. What can I do? Or how can I help? Am not sure what time it happened I believe around 5am-8am. She limping too. 

<div class="md"><p>Pls help one of my coturnix quails got out and I believe injured her, but not the rest of the button quails. What can I do? Or how can I help? Am not sure what time it happened I believe around 5am-8am. She limping too. </p>
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Pls help quail got injured!

How many quail is recommended for a hutch this size? I’ll probably fill it with jumbos. It’s 2 feet by 4 feet on each level. 


<div class="md"><p>How many quail is recommended for a hutch this size? I’ll probably fill it with jumbos. It’s 2 feet by 4 feet on each level. </p>
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How many quail would you put in each? 2 Tier 2’x4’ Hutch.

These are my two babies so far, they survived their first night in the brooder and they seem really healthy. I’m wondering if it’s normal to see babies come out so different like this? 

I’m not concerned but would love to know more about whatever species I have here

<div class="md"><p>These are my two babies so far, they survived their first night in the brooder and they seem really healthy. I’m wondering if it’s normal to see babies come out so different like this? </p>

<p>I’m not concerned but would love to know more about whatever species I have here</p>
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Is it normal to have such different coats?

My 5 week old quail recovered fully from being paralyzed. When I found him a week ago in the morning he was lying on the corner not moving. He looked fine on the outside but I assume he suffered a head injury from hitting the top of the pen.

On day one I could tell he was in a lot of pain, he was not moving or eating, just barely opening his eyes. A lot of advice online said it was best to cull, but I couldn’t do it. He looked like he was in so much pain and it broke my heart but I was not brave enough to kill him. I syringed fed him water every 2 hours and blended watered down feed. He was not eating so I had to force feed him. 

Slowly he got better, I was excited when I saw him take his first steps and gain balance. This video was from 2 days ago, he is almost back to normal now. I will continue to monitor him before I return him to his group.

It’s incredible how strong these little birds are and although I was 90% sure he was not going to make it, he did! 

<div class="md"><p>My 5 week old quail recovered fully from being paralyzed. When I found him a week ago in the morning he was lying on the corner not moving. He looked fine on the outside but I assume he suffered a head injury from hitting the top of the pen.</p>

<p>On day one I could tell he was in a lot of pain, he was not moving or eating, just barely opening his eyes. A lot of advice online said it was best to cull, but I couldn’t do it. He looked like he was in so much pain and it broke my heart but I was not brave enough to kill him. I syringed fed him water every 2 hours and blended watered down feed. He was not eating so I had to force feed him. </p>

<p>Slowly he got better, I was excited when I saw him take his first steps and gain balance. This video was from 2 days ago, he is almost back to normal now. I will continue to monitor him before I return him to his group.</p>

<p>It’s incredible how strong these little birds are and although I was 90% sure he was not going to make it, he did! </p>
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My quail recovered from paralysis! 

A sudden bad storm came through and tore off a limb that damaged part of our quail hutch. Would this be suitable to keep a couple quail in for a couple days while I repair their normal enclosure? I can buy 2 or 3 to split them into smaller groups. 

<div class="md"><p>A sudden bad storm came through and tore off a limb that damaged part of our quail hutch. Would this be suitable to keep a couple quail in for a couple days while I repair their normal enclosure? I can buy 2 or 3 to split them into smaller groups. </p>
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Emergency Enclosure?

Almost all (90%) of my chicks didn't hatch but were fully developed inside the eggs - why? Could all this be caused by too low moisture? Like they haven't even pipped the egg - were just dead inside the egg. 

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