This was great, I been tryin to find out about "quail raising equipment" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Eeyila Rudimentary Expediency - (do a google search ) ? It is a good one off product for discovering how to raise healthy and fertile quail without the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my buddy got excellent success with it.
This is glorious, been searching for "how i built my quail cages" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Eeyila Rudimentary Expediency - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a good one off product for discovering how to raise healthy and fertile quail without the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my work buddy got excellent results with it.
Hi may I know how is going so far ? I am thinking to give wheat sprouted for my Quail what is your opinion ? how much % of sprouted grains is good for a Quail which is giving the Egg ? Thank you and I am waiting for your reply
When I started my Quail last spring they were on a starter feed then switched a Quail Grower crumb and I was surprised to learn that there isn't a layer or maintenance feed available here you just keep them on the grower crumb.
+Dale Calder That's is surprising - yes we have a starter, grower/finisher, and a maintenance here in Oz. Having said that, the grower feed is fine to keep feeding breeding birds it's not going to hurt anything really and I only use the maintenance feed because it's available to be honest. If I could only get finisher (which does happen sometimes) I simply add a little crushed egg shell grit to the feed or throw it in the pen so the breeders get enough calcium in their diet...
I use Red Hen 17 from hatching on. I grind it in a coffee grinder for the quail that have hatched then move them on to the crumble when they are old enough
hii, by feeding them all feed from store, is it worth it ? you can feed chicken less by letting them to scratch in the lawn or compost for food.. that is one way to save some penny on chicken feed. but can you do the same to quail ? i didn't see them eat grass so far..
So Andrew chickens make plenty waste the quails peck for bugs too and quail eggs have much more protein than chicken eggs and have more health benefits
Thank you Mark for the info! I can't right now - but I hope to have a few quail some day! I have heard good things about their eggs. Cute birds & their eggs too LOL! Have a great week - I have to keep thinking it is almost Summer there! Supposed to be unseasonably warm here in the Eastern U.S. towards the end of this week I believe - it will give me a chance to do a bit more outside work - before the snow blows - if it does this year.
Hi may I know how is going so far ? I am thinking to give wheat sprouted for my Quail what is your opinion ? how much % of sprouted grains is good for a Quail which is giving the Egg ? Thank you and I am waiting for your reply
Cutest little things ever! How often do you have to fill the feeder? It looks like a nice size too. Great idea the cone! I've always wanted to keep quail, ever since I found out how many keep them, and seem to really like them. I had no idea how popular they were here in the States. I love chickens, but I'm thinking that quail may be a better choice for me. I can't do what I used to, (getting old) and they seem to be a little easier than chickens. Is that true or is it just the ones I have seen on TH-cam? I'm not going to have that many, no matter what I choose, but I do hope to have some by this spring. Just can't decide on which ones. Can you also tell me how much room they need, and if they need the boxes to lay eggs in? I know chickens just not quail. Is there a huge difference? With winter coming in, I figured I have plenty of time to read up on them and try to decide long before I have to order them. I value your opinion, so let me know what you think. Bless, Sheila
+Sheila6325 This sized feeder gets refilled about each fortnight but it does depend on how many birds I have of course. Yes Sheila, they are easier to look after than chickens in my opinion because they can be kept in smaller areas, don't eat or drink as much, are easier to catch or handle. However, they do need different housing primarily a full enclosure with roof or a cage otherwise they will escape or get eaten! They don't normally lay in boxes and can lay anywhere, which does annoy some people and wherever you keep them I would allow at least 1 square foot per bird as far as space goes. Hope this helps, cheers :)
Self Sufficient Me Oh wow Mark, that helps a great deal. Now I'm really excited! Running after chickens has been a worry for me, and although I'm sure I would have to run after the quail too, if their even the least bit easier, that is what I am looking for. It's also good to know they cost less too. I wouldn't mind the eggs laying around, in fact that would be good for me. I have the plans for housing, and it does include a full covered roof, however not much else. Well, now I can start some serious research on caring for quail. One square foot per bird is a lot better than I thought it would be too. Thank you so very much for the information, it's a true blessing for me, and God bless you for helping me. Sheila
Just a quick question: do you know what the protein % is on that maintenance feed? We don't have that brand in my area, but we have other choices, and my quail are just reaching 8 weeks at this point, and I need to decide on the next step with their feed. Thanks!
+Ruth Williamson Hi Ruth, yes it's 15% but don't worry too much if you can't buy it because they will still do fine on a grower/finisher feed with a little grit/egg shell thrown in. Yes I do prefer using the maintenance feed but there have been times when I've only used the grower/finisher and my breeders still did well. Cheers :)
I have A&M, only a few, I ended up with 3 roosters and 2 females. I had to separate one of the roosters as he became very aggressive actually hurting another male. I want a larger cage so this perhaps won't be so much an issue. I was wondering how that incubator is. Do you still think it is worthwhile? I was thinking even of buying one of those small 7 eggs things, just for the quail eggs. I wish spring was here and winter is just getting started here. sigh
+Ozark Mountain Girl Hi, yes I actually prefer the A&M and yes a larger enclosure with some obstacles around does significantly reduce fighting. Do you mean the small blue incubator? If so, it's going well and I'm planning to incubate some more quail eggs after Xmas. I've only had it less than a year so I can't speak for it's long term lasting qualities just yet but so far I do like its operation and the price! Thanks :)
+sochy winzies You can buy feed for quail at feed produce stores in bulk they usually market it as Game Bird feed rather than calling it quail feed but it's not something every feed place will stock so it's best to go to a specific produce store that specialises in domestic animals feed and then if they don't stock it they usually will order it in for you. Cheers :)
+MsTokies Yes, I've seen it a few times but it's very rare to see a clucky quail hen collecting and sitting on eggs and when they do hatch out the chicks are often underdeveloped and need extra care. Coturnix quail are bad mothers LOL cheers :)
I often thought about getting Quail but seeing yours I don't think I will....Eggs all over the place and you cant let them roam because they bugger off, I'll stick to the chickens.
+Graham R Dyer True, yes quail aren't for everyone and you need to have them separate to chickens or ducks in their own enclosure (or some use cages) which does make extra work. Cheers :)
They need to be in a cage because they will try to get away. Also, they will get attacked by cats and crows and other things depending on where you live.
hey man. hope you can help me out about my problem. my quails are 2 weeks old and i ran out of feeds for them so i give them chicken feeds (concentrate) will this affect my quails? thanks
Chicken feed will do ok for awhile but quail generally need more protein than hens so I would supplement the chicken feed with sprouted seeds, worms, or soy meal to bump up the nutrients.
+Jack AttackGold Yes they will, often quail are kept in the bottom of bird cages to clean up the dropped seed but if you intend growing them seriously to breed or eat their eggs etc a complete feed specific to game birds high in protein is best. Cheers :)
Yes... to an extent... Because quail can fly pretty well and are small there are certain restrictions that prevent us from fully free ranging them such as predators and containment. However, keeping them in a large predator proof enclosure, which may even be large enough to grow grass or other plants could well be properly defined as free ranging simply due to the small size of the bird.
oh my Goodness my all time favourite way to spend my life i wish to have these chiks birds and other animals around me i wish to serve them..plz plz cal me there as valenteirly just provide me food and accamodation i will serve you and your birds 😆
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The quails looks happy. You do lead a self sufficient life. Hats off to you mate! The information your share is amazing!
+California Gardening Thank you and a tip of the hat to you as well mate! Cheers :)
This was great, I been tryin to find out about "quail raising equipment" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Eeyila Rudimentary Expediency - (do a google search ) ? It is a good one off product for discovering how to raise healthy and fertile quail without the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my buddy got excellent success with it.
This is glorious, been searching for "how i built my quail cages" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Eeyila Rudimentary Expediency - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a good one off product for discovering how to raise healthy and fertile quail without the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my work buddy got excellent results with it.
My quail always act like they are going to die if their feed bin is empty for 5 minutes, haha.
+Hansen Homestead Yeah quail are funny little fellas aren't they! When mine run out of food they soon let me know LOL... Cheers :)
Hi may I know how is going so far ? I am thinking to give wheat sprouted for my Quail what is your opinion ? how much % of sprouted grains is good for a Quail which is giving the Egg ? Thank you and I am waiting for your reply
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You have become so relaxed on your vids
so honest all the time
Congratulations for your success
My quails make a lovely sound when meal worms are on the menu. It makes all the other quails head to the one making the "mealworms" sound.
When I started my Quail last spring they were on a starter feed then switched a Quail Grower crumb and I was surprised to learn that there isn't a layer or maintenance feed available here you just keep them on the grower crumb.
+Dale Calder That's is surprising - yes we have a starter, grower/finisher, and a maintenance here in Oz. Having said that, the grower feed is fine to keep feeding breeding birds it's not going to hurt anything really and I only use the maintenance feed because it's available to be honest. If I could only get finisher (which does happen sometimes) I simply add a little crushed egg shell grit to the feed or throw it in the pen so the breeders get enough calcium in their diet...
Are you getting eggs?
thank you so much for this! I've found your channel a little late, but I'm here!
Your quail look very happy and healthy. I have Cortunix quail but they still haven't started laying eggs at 8 weeks so I will try a different feed.
Nice setup you have there! Thanks for sharing my friend. :-)
+imasurvivornthriver That's for popping by it's great to hear from you! Cheers :)
Always good and helpful information on your page.looks good to me, kudos to you boss man 👍
I use Red Hen 17 from hatching on. I grind it in a coffee grinder for the quail that have hatched then move them on to the crumble when they are old enough
Awe cute little birds!
+Cheryl cummings Thanks Cheryl! Cheers :)
Ooo! You should do an incubator update on the little blue incubator you have! :D You got a whole variety to breed!
+Brandon Lee Yes it's time to incubate some more quail eggs - I will do soon! Cheers :)
L♥️VE free ranging our Quail. Glad you do too. They're thriving🙌💃🏻🥰🩵🙏✝️🕊🩵
That funnel is genius.
Got my first two today mate!
+McDowall Manor Ok cool, best of luck with them Andy - they're rather easy to keep!
Gamebird breeder is the best in my opinion. I'm not a fan of maintenance, protein is a bit low, eggs are better on breeder
Where do you buy this feed brand from?
Thanks very much for the information.
Thank you for all tip mate
+Brandon Morales Thank you! Cheers :)
I feed Mine egg layer crumbles.
Ok thanks for sharing what you feed your birds. :)
hii,
by feeding them all feed from store, is it worth it ? you can feed chicken less by letting them to scratch in the lawn or compost for food.. that is one way to save some penny on chicken feed. but can you do the same to quail ?
i didn't see them eat grass so far..
So Andrew chickens make plenty waste the quails peck for bugs too and quail eggs have much more protein than chicken eggs and have more health benefits
If you look closely there are eggs everywhere on the ground.. they can fetch a pretty penny if you find loyal customers
Thank you Mark for the info! I can't right now - but I hope to have a few quail some day! I have heard good things about their eggs. Cute birds & their eggs too LOL! Have a great week - I have to keep thinking it is almost Summer there! Supposed to be unseasonably warm here in the Eastern U.S. towards the end of this week I believe - it will give me a chance to do a bit more outside work - before the snow blows - if it does this year.
+Annie65H Best of luck getting that outside work done Annie before the weather changes - it's really heating up here! Thanks :)
Sorry what feed i need to get them much meat for consumption please answer thy thy love
What kind of food is this
Hi may I know how is going so far ? I am thinking to give wheat sprouted for my Quail what is your opinion ? how much % of sprouted grains is good for a Quail which is giving the Egg ? Thank you and I am waiting for your reply
Cutest little things ever! How often do you have to fill the feeder? It looks like a nice size too. Great idea the cone! I've always wanted to keep quail, ever since I found out how many keep them, and seem to really like them. I had no idea how popular they were here in the States. I love chickens, but I'm thinking that quail may be a better choice for me. I can't do what I used to, (getting old) and they seem to be a little easier than chickens. Is that true or is it just the ones I have seen on TH-cam? I'm not going to have that many, no matter what I choose, but I do hope to have some by this spring. Just can't decide on which ones. Can you also tell me how much room they need, and if they need the boxes to lay eggs in? I know chickens just not quail. Is there a huge difference? With winter coming in, I figured I have plenty of time to read up on them and try to decide long before I have to order them. I value your opinion, so let me know what you think. Bless, Sheila
+Sheila6325 This sized feeder gets refilled about each fortnight but it does depend on how many birds I have of course. Yes Sheila, they are easier to look after than chickens in my opinion because they can be kept in smaller areas, don't eat or drink as much, are easier to catch or handle. However, they do need different housing primarily a full enclosure with roof or a cage otherwise they will escape or get eaten! They don't normally lay in boxes and can lay anywhere, which does annoy some people and wherever you keep them I would allow at least 1 square foot per bird as far as space goes. Hope this helps, cheers :)
Self Sufficient Me Oh wow Mark, that helps a great deal. Now I'm really excited! Running after chickens has been a worry for me, and although I'm sure I would have to run after the quail too, if their even the least bit easier, that is what I am looking for. It's also good to know they cost less too. I wouldn't mind the eggs laying around, in fact that would be good for me. I have the plans for housing, and it does include a full covered roof, however not much else. Well, now I can start some serious research on caring for quail. One square foot per bird is a lot better than I thought it would be too. Thank you so very much for the information, it's a true blessing for me, and God bless you for helping me. Sheila
Sheila6325 No worries Sheila best of luck with your research!
Can I pet them on my garage. Im living in the UK
quail are not loud so yes you can make a set up for them in your garage for food or has a pet 😊
Great video Thnks for sharing
Just a quick question: do you know what the protein % is on that maintenance feed? We don't have that brand in my area, but we have other choices, and my quail are just reaching 8 weeks at this point, and I need to decide on the next step with their feed. Thanks!
+Ruth Williamson Hi Ruth, yes it's 15% but don't worry too much if you can't buy it because they will still do fine on a grower/finisher feed with a little grit/egg shell thrown in. Yes I do prefer using the maintenance feed but there have been times when I've only used the grower/finisher and my breeders still did well. Cheers :)
+Ruth Williamson If you are in the States, try Purina Flock Raiser. I've raise quail for years on it and they do very well.
+Regency Lass thank you, to both of you! I am in the states, and there are so many choices, but I'm not always sure which one is right!
I have A&M, only a few, I ended up with 3 roosters and 2 females. I had to separate one of the roosters as he became very aggressive actually hurting another male. I want a larger cage so this perhaps won't be so much an issue. I was wondering how that incubator is. Do you still think it is worthwhile? I was thinking even of buying one of those small 7 eggs things, just for the quail eggs. I wish spring was here and winter is just getting started here. sigh
+Ozark Mountain Girl Hi, yes I actually prefer the A&M and yes a larger enclosure with some obstacles around does significantly reduce fighting. Do you mean the small blue incubator? If so, it's going well and I'm planning to incubate some more quail eggs after Xmas. I've only had it less than a year so I can't speak for it's long term lasting qualities just yet but so far I do like its operation and the price! Thanks :)
can u do a video of you doing an egg collection
+Brayden Wright Yes Sure, I will do - thanks for the suggestion! Cheers :)
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I was wondering where I can get that food you shoes in your video because I as well have coturnix quail
+sochy winzies You can buy feed for quail at feed produce stores in bulk they usually market it as Game Bird feed rather than calling it quail feed but it's not something every feed place will stock so it's best to go to a specific produce store that specialises in domestic animals feed and then if they don't stock it they usually will order it in for you. Cheers :)
Thank you!!
so many eggs! yum!
ever got a quail to sit on the egg and do the whole hatching out young?
+MsTokies Yes, I've seen it a few times but it's very rare to see a clucky quail hen collecting and sitting on eggs and when they do hatch out the chicks are often underdeveloped and need extra care. Coturnix quail are bad mothers LOL cheers :)
I often thought about getting Quail but seeing yours I don't think I will....Eggs all over the place and you cant let them roam because they bugger off, I'll stick to the chickens.
+Graham R Dyer True, yes quail aren't for everyone and you need to have them separate to chickens or ducks in their own enclosure (or some use cages) which does make extra work. Cheers :)
Japanese quail price
If I let them in the backyard do they fly away? Do I need a cage?
They need to be in a cage because they will try to get away. Also, they will get attacked by cats and crows and other things depending on where you live.
Lisa thanks a lot!! Quails are so nice
No problem:)
Do they cross breed?
Plzz tell the name of food i cant understand in video
A tip from me:your intro is good but the time taking for it is too long make it short like we don't feel that's long got it your welcome
can I feed my quail milk?
hey man. hope you can help me out about my problem. my quails are 2 weeks old and i ran out of feeds for them so i give them chicken feeds (concentrate) will this affect my quails? thanks
Chicken feed will do ok for awhile but quail generally need more protein than hens so I would supplement the chicken feed with sprouted seeds, worms, or soy meal to bump up the nutrients.
mate I feed my quails with oat, wheat and corn and their the fattest quails I've ever seen.
Will they eat wild bird feed?
Thanks -me
+Jack AttackGold Yes they will, often quail are kept in the bottom of bird cages to clean up the dropped seed but if you intend growing them seriously to breed or eat their eggs etc a complete feed specific to game birds high in protein is best. Cheers :)
thx!
can you free range quail
Yes... to an extent... Because quail can fly pretty well and are small there are certain restrictions that prevent us from fully free ranging them such as predators and containment. However, keeping them in a large predator proof enclosure, which may even be large enough to grow grass or other plants could well be properly defined as free ranging simply due to the small size of the bird.
How to feed a quail so that it gives fertilizef and big eggs
You can't make the eggs bigger and you need to compost the poop so that it doesn't kill you plants
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السمان لا تجلس عادة على البيض لا. شكرا على السؤال.
اريد اعرف اسمك
اسمي مارك
وش اسم اكل سمان
نعم أنا لا تأكل السمان وشكرا لكم
Hippies were right yet again
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I think they like it a lot, looks great nice read this James 3:7 KJV Holy Bible
Quail just lay eggs where ever theyre standing.... their like modern westernized women.
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oh my Goodness my all time favourite way to spend my life i wish to have these chiks birds and other animals around me i wish to serve them..plz plz cal me there as valenteirly just provide me food and accamodation i will serve you and your birds 😆
Y u think they dumb dat not nice 😕😟😕
Omg I see more then 2 eggs
I see 2 eggs y!!!????