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Post by Laraine on Feb 9, 2008 16:20:58 GMT 10
I have just been playing in my aviary, making the most of the break in the weather, when I discovered a baby quail had hatched. I didn't particularly want baby quails, the mother is always sitting on eggs. The reason being that they always die within 10 days of hatching. I have separated mum and bub into a kitty litter tray with wire on top. Apart from seed and water, what else can I do to ensure the bub doesn't die?
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Post by gooka on Feb 9, 2008 16:56:52 GMT 10
congrats loraine on your new baby!! I have had a few clutches of baby king quails over the last few months and have been lucky enough not to have lost any of them. I think as long as they have seed water (in a dish that isnt too deep so they dont drown) the only other thing they really need to survive is warmth. On saying that, i guess you will just have to keep an eye on them and make sure mum is keeping bub warm. I usually put a little dish with chicken starter crumbles in the bottom of the aviary with the quails. I really don't know if they need them or not but they like them!!!  |
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Post by robert on Feb 9, 2008 17:01:41 GMT 10
Laraine,hope the baby quail survives. from Robert and Angel
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Post by Jane on Feb 9, 2008 21:14:10 GMT 10
I'd yeek too Laraine  so so many eggs all the time  I think you've done the best thing I think the hazards for baby quail are getting lost and the dad killing them. Good Luck and how about a pic  |
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Post by vankarhi on Feb 10, 2008 10:00:49 GMT 10
Well congratulations on a baby quail and hope it survives this time ;D
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Post by grego on Feb 10, 2008 15:04:18 GMT 10
Well done on your unexpected baby Quail Look forward to pic's once they settle  |
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Post by silvercloud on Feb 10, 2008 17:32:40 GMT 10
Congrats, I think LOL Fingers crossed this liitle one survives.
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so so many eggs all the time 
I think you've done the best thing I think the hazards for baby quail are getting lost and the dad killing them.
