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How to Incubate Quail Eggs

So, you've just bought some fertilized quail eggs from us at Spade and Feather or maybe from another breeder. Before you rush them home and pop them in the incubator, there are few steps you can take to ensure you have the most successful hatch possible. Temperature We store our fertilized eggs at a temperature of 10°C (50°F) which is optimal for stopping chicks from developing, but still keeping the egg alive. Temperatures closer to freezing can kill the egg while higher temperatures, for prolonged periods, can kickstart the development of the embryo too soon. When you purchase your eggs from us,...

Tips for keeping quail chicks

Keeping quail chicks can be easy once you've gone through the experience a time or two. When buying chicks from Spade & Feather, keep the following in mind: a heat lamp must be used for the first 4-6 weeks with a temperature starting at 90-95°F decreasing by 5°F each week chicks cannot be on wire for the first 7-10 days and must instead start on soft padding (drawer liners work well) and after 5 days pine shavings can be added a no-drown waterer is highly recommended chicks need access to clean water 24 hours a day quail chicks will need...

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