Quail with babies
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Quail with babies
Photo of my last batch of quail.
And some of my breeding stock.
Greetings from South AfricaChristo Kritzinger
Burgersdorp
South Africa
Burgersdorp
South Africa
- lovemyfinch
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Re: Quail with babies
Sweet I love the pure white one
Janine
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Re: Quail with babies
Your Quail are beautiful. How many chicks did you get from that clutch?
My clutch are due to hatch around December 30th.
My clutch are due to hatch around December 30th.
Liz
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Re: Quail with babies
She had 6 of her own and then 3 days later I gave her 3 more that had hatched from another nest.
I also from time to time make use of an electronic incubator. The success rate about 50-60%.
I also from time to time make use of an electronic incubator. The success rate about 50-60%.
Christo Kritzinger
Burgersdorp
South Africa
Burgersdorp
South Africa
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Re: Quail with babies
Did your hen sit on her eggs full term?
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Yes, both hens sat full term and then I decided to give all the chicks to the one hen so that the other one can carry on and maybe breed sooner.
Christo Kritzinger
Burgersdorp
South Africa
Burgersdorp
South Africa
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Re: Quail with babies
Button quail babies are truly the cutest bird babies ever!!
I love your quail that's white on the bottom and brown on top!! How cute is that!!!
I love your quail that's white on the bottom and brown on top!! How cute is that!!!
Walk-in aviary with Waxbills (6 Cordon Bleu, 3 Orange Cheek, 3 Black-rumped, 1 Lavender, ), 1 European Goldfinch, 4 Gouldians, 2 Spice Finches, 6 Owl Finches, 4 Budgies and 2 male Button Quail.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
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My 12 quail babies from the incubator- now 4 days old with their stepmother. She is absolutely fantastic- takes them time and again without any hassles.
Greetings from South Africa
Greetings from South Africa
Christo Kritzinger
Burgersdorp
South Africa
Burgersdorp
South Africa
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Re: Quail with babies
Look great! I didn't know you could foster Quail chicks - how wonderful and convenient!
How big an area do you have them in?
How big an area do you have them in?
Liz
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Re: Quail with babies
The first 10 days in this box 24" x 24" [60cm x60cm]. The space must be confined so that they can find mom easily for heat. during colder periods I also have an infrared light hanging above the box at height of about 1 meter.
Then the box gets taken away and then they have an area of 1m x3m.
They are extremely easy to raise.
This hen is absolutely wonderful - the mother instinct must be very strong.
Then the box gets taken away and then they have an area of 1m x3m.
They are extremely easy to raise.
This hen is absolutely wonderful - the mother instinct must be very strong.
Christo Kritzinger
Burgersdorp
South Africa
Burgersdorp
South Africa
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Re: Quail with babies
I've read that it can be hard to get Painted (Button) Quail to sit on their own eggs sometimes. Is there any trick, other than space, peace, and quiet?
Ron
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My Pets: 2 Java Sparrows, 1 Canary, 4 Gouldian Finches, 1 Green Singer, 2 Ringneck Doves, 1 Budgie, 2 Rosy Bourke Parakeets, and 1 Mixed-breed Terrier
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When I had BQ babies in my aviary there were 8, 4 each from 2 mothers. They hatched within a couple of days apart. One of the mothers was only intersted for a few days, then all 8 babies started hanging out with the other mother and she was really good at parenting. Both males were actually good as well and took much better care than the one mother.
Your little guys are adorable!
Your little guys are adorable!
Walk-in aviary with Waxbills (6 Cordon Bleu, 3 Orange Cheek, 3 Black-rumped, 1 Lavender, ), 1 European Goldfinch, 4 Gouldians, 2 Spice Finches, 6 Owl Finches, 4 Budgies and 2 male Button Quail.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
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Re: Quail with babies
My previous batch of quail- very beautiful colours amongst them.
My latest batch. 25 from incubator and 13 from nests. All of them with their foster mother.
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Re: Quail with babies
Adorable
Janine
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Re: Quail with babies
Too cute!
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