Watched this as a refresher, started incubating my first eggs 3 months ago. Hatched out 14 quail, 10 roo’s 4 hens. Just put 20 eggs in the incubator 3 days ago. Oh, I keep 9 roosters in a different cage, only 1 rooster with my 4 hens. Been eating eggs since they were about 7 weeks old. The 9 extra roosters will be headed to the dining table next week. Waiting to see how many fertile before eating all my back up roosters. You have taught me a great deal about both rabbits and quail. I appreciate the time you spend on your videos. Thank You!

@mrjon75

Жыл бұрын

It's tough being male... We're so disposable 😭

@truthhurts2094

Жыл бұрын

Are male quail’s meat less tender than hens? I know that can be a thing with chickens

@MissBetsyLu

11 ай бұрын

​@@mrjon75 lol. Welllllll. Start earning your keep. Many blessings everyone.

@Chickenmom777

10 ай бұрын

@@mrjon75no your not! We could not survive without you. In every aspect of life.

@keng528

2 ай бұрын

I don't know if it will work for you but somewhere I read that if you increase the incubation temperature by 1 to 2° you end up with almost all females... So far it's worked twice... 🎉🎉🎉🎉

just getting into quail keeping. i'll admit that i'm one that doesn't typically interact with videos, but this is such great content. thank you very much for posting this. liked and subscribed, sir.

The dirt pan was a hit with my Quail. I just got 10 5 week olds from a breeder to try this out. Watched your video went out and gave them a pan of some sandy dirt and they instantly went to town. Thanks for the information

@Slightlyrednecked

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, the do love the sand box. Glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching.

@MissBetsyLu

11 ай бұрын

Lol. They were deprived. Same thing happened to me with pet birds and grit. Many blessings everyone.

One of the best resources for Quail and Rabbit husbandry, but try to make the live broadcasts! Those are the best places to find answers; if Chris doesn't know, someone in chat always does!!

Mr. Chris, a fantastic video, as always. Been doing this a while now so this was mostly review for me, but couldn't help thinking how incredibly valuable this video would be for the rank beginner or for those who are just considering whether or not to raise quail. You covered all the bases quickly & concisely. One thing I alway fail to comment on when I leave a response is how clever your door closures are. Most would install them 180° from the way you do it so the bolt would just fall open when disengaged. But a raccoon, if pawing at the closure, would find the door falling open & feast. The way you installed them makes that impossible. So very simple a protection for your your covey. Simple, but it is just one more item that demonstrates how well you have thought this through & why, if we watch & listen to you, we will be successful. You are a prized resource, Sir. And I, as do many others, thank you Chris. We pray God's blessings upon you and your family (incl. Max the wonder dog...)

Very informative and I appreciate your getting to the points and being organized. I am considering raising quail in the event of a SHTF since they are quieter.

My family and I are just a starting out with quale we just ordered our incubator and eggs! I'm so glad I found you on here lots of good info! Ty!

The shirt is inspirational!

Love you channel! Thank you so much for teaching in such a complete way.

Exactly what I needed! I just finish building my quail cage.

Love to see you back from Australia missed you

Great video! I've watched several of your past videos and they're very helpful! I'm hatching quail for the first time soon! Lock down is tomorrow!

Great video. Informative, professional yet light, thank you for sharing.

Great info! Thanks for sharing. I need to get into this.

We have been raising chickens for a few years but are considering quail for meat. Thanks for video

Great information! I have my first batch of 2 weeks olds and we are building cages now. Thank you!

Oh man, my dog would have murdered that quail, no amount of training has ever dented his prey drive. Good thing your boy is better behaved!

@dogboxk9

Жыл бұрын

Hire me. If the results aren't real then you get a full refund.

@DoubleDHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Lol, my English shepard love to kill but I was able to break him from killing my chickens/quail. He’ll still run in the middle of a bunch of chickens and make them scatter, just for fun, fun for him anyway, I don’t think the chickens appreciate it😂. Now, one of my rabbits getting loose, not so much luck..lol. Have a great day!

@MissBetsyLu

11 ай бұрын

You never taught your dog who's boss. Plain and simple. Many blessings everyone.

@MissBetsyLu

11 ай бұрын

​@@dogboxk9 you or me. Dog thinks it's Alpha?????? Great blessings to everyone.

@MissBetsyLu

11 ай бұрын

​@@DoubleDHomestead see above comment. Blessings everyone.

Thank you so much for given out tons of information, very thorough and very easy to understand for beginners. 👍🏻

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it’s much appreciated.

Thanks for the tips ,loved all your rabbit keeping videos ,now we're trying,quail keeping thanks for the information...

Thanks you. Sooo super informative. I'm new at THIS vs chickens.

Alot of good info! Thanks

What a great drill Rob! Thank you!!

Thanks Chris. Very good video and you teach quite well.

@lawfulacts1955

Жыл бұрын

I am very impressed with his instruction style. Makes this a very assessable skill for the masses.

always excellent info thank you

Great video. I watched all your videos and actually copied your quail cage layout about a year ago. Live here in South Florida and live on a lake by a passing bridge between 2 lakes and I get people stopping by all the time on there golf carts complementing the build. They can hear the males crow and always are curious. Thanks for the videos and guidance. 🙏

Your video is very helpful! Thank you!

Very good information thank you for sharing

Great information, thank- you

Thank you so much for your video. it has really helped my fiancé and I figure out if raising quail is for us. and because of your video, it is. thank you so much!

Incredible amount of knowledge. Thank you. Getting ready to start out by using an old rabbit hutch. Purchasing quail from a local farm store. Thank you!

So informative! Thank you

Very good information! Thank you!

solid video, excellent info for a newbie looking to begin a homestead lite type situation like me. cheers! subscribed

Great tips

Wonderful, thanks for you job!

Thanks, hope to need this knowledge soon. Also, absolutely ❤ that shirt. 😂

@Slightlyrednecked

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Glad you found it helpful (or soon will anyway). :)

This video was extremely helpful 😊

@Slightlyrednecked

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I just started incubating quail again after a 10year break from poultry got chickens then ducks and couldn't resist going back to quail. Very good refresher just got to patch up old Avery for them

Love the video. Very helpful. Side note- love the shirt

Great information 👍

Awesome Chris, our quails hatched last month 50% hatch rate so we have 12. Your information is fantastic and has helped us on our way throughout the incubation and housing quail. Keep up the very informative videos! Hi from Perth Australia 🇦🇺

Good video! Thank you!

Very good information. Thanks.

@Slightlyrednecked

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I am glad you found it helpful.

Thanks for the great video

Thinking about investing in some quail for our mini homestead and this video was excellent! A wealth of knowledge and easy to understand.

@Slightlyrednecked

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I am glad you liked it.

@MissBetsyLu

11 ай бұрын

​@@Slightlyrednecked did you check these comments lately????? Many blessings everyone.

Very informative thank you

dude damn near 100k congratulations

Yes i would like to get quail soon

Thanks! Very informative.

@Slightlyrednecked

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am glad you liked it.

Great video, good information. I would like to try the watering system you have. Love the shirt.

@Slightlyrednecked

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comments. I am glad you liked the video and thanks for watching.

Excellent video. Thank you.

@Slightlyrednecked

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

New subscriber watching from Sacramento Ca

thanks for sharing.

Great information thank you

Very good video brother!

great job on the video

Thank you, very informative

@Slightlyrednecked

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I am glad you found it useful.

Thank you!

really great video! Subbed!

Thank you! I was lookin g to do chickens but they are so high maintenace. quail seems the way to go.

Excellent .... thanks...

Keep it up 👍

What a lot of information in a fairly short video! What do you believe are good ratios for birds per water cup and birds per feeder opening?

Omg One of the 4 quails I have started crowing, He is the runt,chasing my creme color quail. So cute.No eggs yet.😯

@Slightlyrednecked

Жыл бұрын

hang in there. The roosters usually start crowing a little before the hens start laying eggs.

Fun fact if you hang your poultry water containers at the quails head height it eliminates the mess. I hang mine with paracord and have never had to change the water except when it's empty 😊

@MissBetsyLu

11 ай бұрын

Great tip. Thanks. Many blessings everyone.

great informative vid. question does it have to be a specific sand or any sand will do?

I literally just found these quail eggs like 3 minutes ago so I want to raise them im so excited 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😊😊❤😊❤

This is fantastic! Thank you so much! Do you happen to have the plans/measurements for your quail hutch?

@MissBetsyLu

11 ай бұрын

He said cage part floor is 6*9 ft.. don't know height of pen part. Many blessings everyone.

Great video & info Chris, Thanks!! Don't need to clean egg before put refrigerator?

Excellent video.

@mrjon75

Жыл бұрын

And God bless you too, sir.

@Slightlyrednecked

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

I really like the coop you put together. Do you have a video that shows it more? I want to build one like it for mine

Hey Chris, great video! We are trying quail for the first time and your videos are super helpful. We copied your quail hutch and it came out great. We just moved our quail to the hutch and they seem to spend all of their time in the open side of the hutch. They even sleep in the open side. It’s summer so nights get down to about 50 degrees. Should I be worried that they are staying in the open air side at night? I guess I’m used to our chickens that all head inside as soon as it gets dark.

how do you water them in the winter thanks so much ,

Thank you for another very informative video as always, Chris ✊🏾 Question: If there isn’t an option to place a quail under tress, what to you think about setting up a shade cloth in front of the hutch during the hours that the sun is hitting the front side?

@MissBetsyLu

11 ай бұрын

I'm fairly certain deep shade is needed. Shade cloth doesn't do that. Tarp or roof if high enough. Many blessings everyone.

How do you manage the water in winter? Thank you for the very informative video!

You were just about to tell us what kind of sand to use when that little gal jumped out. LOL, So my question is, what kind of sand? Great video, just getting started so I'm excited.

@BriLee-mg5jf

2 ай бұрын

Same question

love your tee-shirt

Fantastic video, channel and info. Thanks mate, but get some handles on your hutch doors and you'll have that 'free hand' to catch that escaping rouge raptor :)

Buddy, you gotbme hooked.

What type of sand did you put in the sand box. This was very informative, thank you.

What kind of thermostat do you use in the brooder?

Haha! Love your shirt!

hey Chris, i have a quick question. I recently had a few quail hatch, all from the same source, but one of the chicks is significantly smaller than the others, would you happen to know why? Thank You!!!

Nice shirt!

How do you water them in the winter?

My first batch of chicks are hatching today and I have built a brooder based on the style of my Shire Farms brooders. My question is, is it OK to have the brooder outside on a covered patio where bugs will be attracted to the light in the brooder? I know chickens love bugs but didn’t know how quail chicks would respond.

Thank you for this video. My kids and I are planning to start a quail flock in the spring. We are the PNW so I'm planning to privide light and heat. We've had chickens and look forward to keep quail :) May we ask how many coops you keep and what you do with them? We plan to butcher the males and keep on rooster per five females. Then enjoy and possibly sell the eggs locally if we get enough. We're following for more advice!

This was a great video. I am thinking of keeping quail but the only place i have to put a hutch is about 10 ft from my neighbors fence and they have dogs that bark loudly every time I come out the side door. Would that freak the quail out too much? They wouldn’t be able to see the dogs, just hear them through the fence.

I add some gravel or marbles in the small waterers. I've had baby quail get wet and die even with those small water rounds.

@Slightlyrednecked

Жыл бұрын

Not a bad practice at all. I haven't had that issue but better safe than sorry.

what is that solar panel thing on the side? is that for the lights? would love to see how you set up the lighting for winter time.

If you are in town what tips can you give to reduce flys and odors?

Chris, with your Tupperware feeder setup, have you used ports/hoods in the holes, or do you just cut holes in them and not use the ports? I’ve seen others using ports, so wondering if it’s really necessary.

Some folks say to avoid wire screen bottoms but hardware wire bottom is preference? Thx

hi there. how to keep water from freezing thru winter???

Honest question, so I work 10 hours a day and there really wont be anyone home to take care of my birds during the day so do you think they could make it through the hatching and then brooding process until they are feathered and then can live in a coop?

ive had quail for several years but didnt know about the sand box. Thats awesome. You said any kind of sand? sand box sand ok? thanks

I will be building a coop similar to yours I have been taking many notes listening to all your measurements. I just have a question I was wondering if you had jumbo or regular size quail?

I just ordered from 2 different sellers. I'm excited to start this journey (first time) Do you have recommendations for building a cage ?

I was thinking about chickens but you may have convinced me to start with quail. Thank you for your great quail introduction video, it really has helped me. What kind of disease problems have you had to contend with with quail, and how did you deal with them? Thank you so much, Tom 27:47