I am very, very unhappy with my two new HT 5 layer cages. One came missing parts. Instead of READING my email, they sent me a form letter which asked for a picture of the problem. How does one take a picture of a part that is missing from the box. The other leaks like crazy from FIVE different places. Three of those places are assembled at the factory. The other is the black hosing. We had to install hose clamps to stop those leaks. When we looked to see if others have an issue with them, we learned the heavy leaking issues goes back several years and is a very, very common complaint among their customers. It's obvious by how long it has been occurring they don't care to correct it. For the price paid, you would expect them to come ready to use. Instead, we have been working nonstop on them since we assembled them.
We are so glad to hear that! We just enjoyed our first eggs (very tasty), and are really liking this experience so far. We hope you do give it a try, and we will definitely keep the content coming. :)
Thank you for your review on the cages. Do you still have them? How are the holding up? Have you been forced to make any modifications? I have two brand new Hatching Time cages. One came missing parts. The other leaks like crazy from the square end plug that is assembled at the factory and on the black hose at the connections. We made sure there was no space in the black hoses and worked to get a tight fit. To get items replaced from HT, one must take several pictures of the box, label, problems, etc. It creates more frustration and emails than necessary. I asked them how was I supposed to take a picture of a missing part? So many emails and time! Not very efficient. We gave up dealing with their customer service and are using JB water weld and hose clamps to solve the problems that came with the $826 5-layer cage. For that price, you would expect turn-key, but we are having to make daily repairs to brand new cages. When we looked to see if others have an issue with them, we learned the heavy leaking issues goes back several years and is a very, very common complaint among their customers. I've had my floors and furniture (office in quail barn) damaged, and we lost a few quail due to them running out of water.
Hahaha! That is funny! Well, our short today answers that question for you. We just got 6 more females in (they are 4 weeks old). So, we are up to 16. I'll let you know when we hit 100. haha! Have a great rest of your week!
This might be the way to go for you. So far they have been really easy to get going. We will keep producing content on this so you can see how this progresses for us. PS, the eggs may be small, but they are delicious!
If it wasn't so cost restrictive here, we would love chickens, but where we live there are so many limitations. That being said...maybe quail is the way to go for you? :)
Hello, and sorry for the very late reply. I think you could probably use a smaller mesh like this: amzn.to/3wyTCG0 The problem would be limiting your feeding system options, but if you keep the feed inside and the water inside the cage, then it likely wouldn't be a problem either. :)
Looks like a good starter setup. But I raised tropical birds for many years and am not ready to add another indoor flock even if they do give me little eggs. Besides, I'm not sure how the Lovebirds would accept them.
These will likely be our only indoor birds here and really the only ones where we live (based on requirements) that will provide a return on investment. How many tropical birds did you have?
@@GutenGardening Only three lovebirds now and they are way past their usual life expectancy. At one time we had dozens of lovebirds, canaries, cockatiels, ring necks, quakers, etc. I'm sure I missed someone.
Here is the link: quailcage.com/quail-cage/97-quail-cage-for-laying-breeding-pvc-coated-floor-7426954627835.html When we purchased the cage the cost was $99 but now it is $110.
This looks so much better than the more expensive but smaller Hatching Time cage I got.
I wanna get a quail cage. I think the Hatching Time one is better for upgrading and modular.
I am very, very unhappy with my two new HT 5 layer cages. One came missing parts. Instead of READING my email, they sent me a form letter which asked for a picture of the problem. How does one take a picture of a part that is missing from the box. The other leaks like crazy from FIVE different places. Three of those places are assembled at the factory. The other is the black hosing. We had to install hose clamps to stop those leaks. When we looked to see if others have an issue with them, we learned the heavy leaking issues goes back several years and is a very, very common complaint among their customers. It's obvious by how long it has been occurring they don't care to correct it. For the price paid, you would expect them to come ready to use. Instead, we have been working nonstop on them since we assembled them.
like done very nice dear 🙏🙏
your videos are very amazing ,appreciate your hard work and passion stay happy and blessed always
Thank you so much! We love producing them, and we are so happy you enjoy watching. Have a wonderful rest of your week!
Really nice setup….I’m impressed!!
A nice and cost effective setup, we think. And so far, we think the quail are enjoying their habitat. :)
I'm enjoying your quail journey my friend. You're inspiring me to do this. Keep the videos coming!
We are so glad to hear that! We just enjoyed our first eggs (very tasty), and are really liking this experience so far. We hope you do give it a try, and we will definitely keep the content coming. :)
Great video Guten Yardening. I just looove your intro with "Guuuuten Yardening" :D
Thank you! We need to bring the energy from the beginning! :D Have a wonderful day!
Very interesting!
We are already gathering eggs, and I can't wait to see what they will be producing in the next few weeks! Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you! Great video I have been looking into this cage so it was Great to see size better. I would not put 12 quail in there.
Thank you for your review on the cages. Do you still have them? How are the holding up? Have you been forced to make any modifications? I have two brand new Hatching Time cages. One came missing parts. The other leaks like crazy from the square end plug that is assembled at the factory and on the black hose at the connections. We made sure there was no space in the black hoses and worked to get a tight fit. To get items replaced from HT, one must take several pictures of the box, label, problems, etc. It creates more frustration and emails than necessary. I asked them how was I supposed to take a picture of a missing part? So many emails and time! Not very efficient. We gave up dealing with their customer service and are using JB water weld and hose clamps to solve the problems that came with the $826 5-layer cage. For that price, you would expect turn-key, but we are having to make daily repairs to brand new cages. When we looked to see if others have an issue with them, we learned the heavy leaking issues goes back several years and is a very, very common complaint among their customers. I've had my floors and furniture (office in quail barn) damaged, and we lost a few quail due to them running out of water.
I use a small aquarium heater inside my water buckets under $20 .
My cat could open the door and help herself to fresh quail. Soo, yes, will clip it shut. Quail look content, (not stressed) almost chilled!
Good job taking steps to prevent any potential accidents!
I just received my cage and it comes with a little metal ring that you have to lift to open the door. Quite secure.
First person to watch 🥳🥳🥳
First is a great place to be! :)
Put some sand in the relaxing dish so they can dust bathe
They are in the pine shavings now getting faux dust bathes (or trying to) but we also have some sand for them as well.
about feeding. Are they flinging feed every were, would it be better to inclose the feeding ?
First viewer here 🥳
Thank you so much for watching! Have a great week!
When you say 'we have a few more coming', is it actually a few or did you get the quail fever? Next episode: How we keep 600 quail in our garage lol
Hahaha! That is funny! Well, our short today answers that question for you. We just got 6 more females in (they are 4 weeks old). So, we are up to 16. I'll let you know when we hit 100. haha! Have a great rest of your week!
So interested in your quail cuz I really am looking at this for eggs/maybe meat where I can’t have chickens…
This might be the way to go for you. So far they have been really easy to get going. We will keep producing content on this so you can see how this progresses for us. PS, the eggs may be small, but they are delicious!
Did you buy the nipple for the bucket from Winola Ranch?
Yes, that came with the setup. :)
I didn’t look close enough at mine. I had one too. Have not set it up yet. Thanks. I appreciate the video. I know just what I need to do.
I want chickens but my husband doesn't 🙊
If it wasn't so cost restrictive here, we would love chickens, but where we live there are so many limitations. That being said...maybe quail is the way to go for you? :)
I wanted to have mine outdoors. The mesh of the hardware cloth is too big. It would allow snakes to enter. Do they have the option of smaller mesh?
Hello, and sorry for the very late reply. I think you could probably use a smaller mesh like this: amzn.to/3wyTCG0
The problem would be limiting your feeding system options, but if you keep the feed inside and the water inside the cage, then it likely wouldn't be a problem either. :)
Looks like a good starter setup. But I raised tropical birds for many years and am not ready to add another indoor flock even if they do give me little eggs. Besides, I'm not sure how the Lovebirds would accept them.
These will likely be our only indoor birds here and really the only ones where we live (based on requirements) that will provide a return on investment. How many tropical birds did you have?
@@GutenGardening Only three lovebirds now and they are way past their usual life expectancy. At one time we had dozens of lovebirds, canaries, cockatiels, ring necks, quakers, etc. I'm sure I missed someone.
Put a latch on yhe door...when they retract their head in after eating its harder for them to pull their head through.
Great point! Thank you for the suggestion!
What quail cage you get on the website can you show me please the website
Here is the link: quailcage.com/quail-cage/97-quail-cage-for-laying-breeding-pvc-coated-floor-7426954627835.html
When we purchased the cage the cost was $99 but now it is $110.
What size mesh is the floor?
Great question. The floor is PVC coated 1"x1/2" mesh size. This size works great for our adult quails. Do you raise quails?
@@GutenGardening I'm building a quail hutch. You can get a sneak preview at the end of my last video. Making cages now....
Submersible fish tank heater for your bucket
These kinds of cages are not suitable for quail. They need a much bigger enclosure with more stimulation ASAP!
Too much food…
Thank you for watching! We placed a metal grid over the food area now, and there is little to no waste in this setup.