Different ways to raise quail on a budget!

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[@bluepsiongamer4909]

I used a big rubber maid stock tank I got a yard sale. When the birds got big enough I'd clip netting over the top. It was a huge pain to clean but kept them safe and warm. I use brooder plates rather than lamps and recommend them. I bought a device that lets out an alarm if the power to the brooder plate goes out. I also have used a temperature monitor. I did six hatches this way and I'm done with that. I'm in my third year of keeping quail and I have a real stainless steel brooder on its way ($200). I hope I can provide some quail to people in my state so people don't have to spend all the money and time on incubators and brooders and I can sell 5 week old quail. It really is a learning curve no matter how much research you do.

[@MyshireFarm]

Good luck

[@KellyBell1]

This was GREAT! Very helpful in giving 5 different ways from starting out to later when we’ve grown! I’m at the stage that we know we ARE definitely going to raise quail/breed, meat & eggs. Just figuring best way to get started off without spending much at beginning. Thanks for your video!!👍🏻😁

[@MyshireFarm]

Thanks for watching.

[@caseyoutdoors3897]

I use a heavy duty tote bigger than that 1 I cut the lid out of it and put wire over it and use a heat lamp. I use a reptile thermostat to kick my heat lamp on and off. And I use rabbit cages in an old office trailer for my Quail room. I use training puppy pads in the bottom of my rabbit cage is easy clean out. All I have to do is pull out One tray Replace it with a clean puppy pad in another tray. Wipe the dirty tray into a trash bag put a clean puppy pad in it and you're ready for the next cleaning. I hope this helps somebody God-bless have a great night.

[@MyshireFarm]

Great ideas. Thanks for sharing

[@williamparker917]

For my lil brooder I got 3 totes. I cut 3 inches out of the bottom of one ,built a wooden frame with 1/4 inch hardware cloth attached it in the bottom of the one I cut the bottom off of. I then placed a bead of sealant around the edges to keep stuff from getting in between the frame and the tote this also covered the edges of the hardware cloth. I would then put about an inch of shavings in one of the other totes. Then place the one I modified into the one I put the shavings in. When I would get ready to change the shavings I would use the 3rd tote put shavings in it and just pull the other tote out of the one that needed to be changed then place it in the one with new shavings. The clean the dirty one out get it ready for the next change out. Like you I use the blue paper towels the first couple weeks. I also put a ceramic tile in the brooder for a stable place to set the water.

[@MyshireFarm]

Great info. Thanks for sharing!

[@SabethRavenwing]

A trick I've found is putting a layer of bedding under the paper towels. If I'm using a large water and feeder I'll do the pellet horse better mixed in.

[@MyshireFarm]

That’s a good idea

[@DaysOfSodaAndLantana]

Wow!! That is a BEAUTIFUL aviary!

[@MyshireFarm]

Thank you

[@ljtminihomestead5839]

Really good video Zach!! Thank you! We have an extra large tote clear for brooder. We have used both heat plate and the heat mat. With heat mat we made a "hut" to go over top, it works, we got plate later, both work well. I go to dollar store and get 10 pack of dog training pads, they worked really well. People, please, when you're doing an outside cage, if a mouse can squeeze through the wire, so can a weasel. We learned the hard way with our first covey. Killed all of them. Use hardware cloth over top. You don't want that heartbreak. We had no idea we had weasels around, were more concerned with bigger predators.

[@MyshireFarm]

Great info thanks for sharing

[@backwoodsbaby9729]

Um... I absolutely love the aviary. I very much need a video on how to build that, especially the ends... it's gorgeous 😍

[@MyshireFarm]

Thank you we actually have a video on how we built it under the playlist Papa builder of of things

[@deedahl2866]

Big cardboard box works! And actually, if you have a good wall, you can open up the folds of a cardboard box, turn it sideways/longways and fold the side flaps IN, put that on the floor, and stand it up - fold small flaps for ends against the wall. Put a layer of plastic (trash bag, whatever) and staple all the way around, going up the sides about 8 inches (and the wall you are putting it against). Cut the corners on the inside and tape/staple. You have just made a "bigger than the box" pen to raise quail!

[@MyshireFarm]

That could work

[@RyanAB77]

Awesome thank you for the info

[@MyshireFarm]

Thanks for watching

[@dalesquails3543]

Awesome info and options! Really digging the look of that quail tractor!

[@MyshireFarm]

Thanks we do love your brooder

[@Thankful_.]

I’m so glad I found this video!

[@MyshireFarm]

Glad it could help

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

My only big expense was Wynola cages. They got a new big shed. Needed more space in the garage for other stuff anywhere.

[@MyshireFarm]

Nice.

[@honeybee3317]

A yoga mat , cut in approx 5 pieces to fit tote, is great as it can be rolled up, tote cleaned with anti bacteria wipes, then mat replaced & chicks returned to tote. Yoga mats easily washed and reused.

[@MyshireFarm]

That is a good idea too

[@brandihutcheson9451]

Only six minutes into the video, but I wanted to comment that I have successfully reared chicks (from chickens) using a reptile heating pad in a container less fancy than a rubbermaid tub, haha. I live in a sub-tropical climate, however, and I don't know if quail chicks are more delicate, making the heat lamp/plate a must, but I wanted to put it out there that it is possible. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share this information, I'm looking heavily into raising quail since the area we moved into doesn't allow chickens.

[@MyshireFarm]

The quail hatch out a 1/3 of the size of a chicken chick so they are much more heat dependent but possible but you will really need to watch them that way. Good comment and question

[@daniellesunley4807]

Another great video, thank you. I personally like the tractor method it works great for me because I combine my quail with gardening and they weed and fertilise my growing beds. The only downside is that collecting the eggs is harder. Unfortunately I have to relocate with my family back to England next year so will need to start again with my quail.

[@MyshireFarm]

Well I am glad you got the experience and good luck. Thanks for watching

[@daniellesunley4807]

@@MyshireFarm thank you, I have had some beautiful quail hatch from your eggs. I just hope I can find some good quality hatching eggs once we get home. I managed to find someone who wanted to get into breeding to take my breeding quail. I also put them onto your website and KZbin channel for learning how to breed them.

[@ashleyrose4220]

Great info! Thank you!

[@MyshireFarm]

Thank you

[@jomurphey]

Good video Zack.

[@MyshireFarm]

Thanks for watching

[@DoubleDHomestead]

I know this is a year old but I’m still raising chicks in totes, I use puppy pee pads. No litter dust and sucks up the water. That’s just what works for me. Just an fyi. Take care.

[@MyshireFarm]

That’s great. Yes it works great too

[@LISAJOHNSON-iy2wx]

Thanks Zach!

[@MyshireFarm]

Thanks for watching

[@emilystevens7837]

Excellent Information!

[@MyshireFarm]

Thanks for watching and glad we could help

[@pasttime8450]

Great video thanks for sharing 👍

[@MyshireFarm]

Thanks for watching

[@twohomesteads6512]

When the quail first hatch I have to put marbles in the waterer so they don't get too wet or drown. That way you don't lose any babies. When they get bigger the marbles come out.

[@MyshireFarm]

That’s a good practice

[@randyboggess]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I’m going to get started in this and rabbits so my family has fresh food and maybe make a little money as we learn more about this. This is also good food for my dog.keep up the great job and thank you for your time sir.

[@MyshireFarm]

Thanks for watching and good luck

[@TexansFan218]

I use a Guinea pig cage and the rubber shelf liners from dollar tree. No mess and no slipping. Don’t soak up any water though.

[@MyshireFarm]

Thanks for sharing. Very interesting

[@morganflaherty9552]

Just ordered some birds from you guys while eggs

[@MyshireFarm]

Great/ we will get them out as soon as possible

[@bryanmcpherson3576]

I use the 100 watt ceramic bulb heat lamps and they work great and I use a small lamp next to the brooder for light

[@MyshireFarm]

That’s great. I am glad that is working for you. I have heard good things about them

[@deedahl2866]

Also, I am using spagnum peat moss under the flooring to catch the poo. It's great for the garden, right? The peat moss makes it easier to remove and spread.

[@MyshireFarm]

Good idea

[@chrispaolello9740]

Waiting on my eggs still! Can’t wait I look at my email everyday

[@MyshireFarm]

I found you on the list and late this week early next is when you are going out but they will be laid same day as shipped so I am just waiting on my quail (slackers) hahahaha

[@nospamhere]

That is amazing comparison! I am planning to have 6 feet x 2 feet small 6 quail larger cage with bedding and plants that I hoped they would be raised more freely and part pet like, yet based on your comment on potentially becoming territorial, im now worried. How many quails should be raised in such size coop?

[@MyshireFarm]

6 chicks per sq ft in brooder and 3 quail per sq ft after 4 cages

[@JoeCaron1]

Ha!! This is great!!! Thank you Zack!! (Or is it Zach?) 😁

[@MyshireFarm]

I spell it zack but technically it is Zachary

[@happycampers3123]

WE HERE IN MAINE,TQQK A BLACK ICE FISHING SLED THAT WE WHERE NOT USING AT THAT TIME!! MADE A WQQDED FRAMED,USING WINDOW SCREEN COVER AND STAPLING TO HINGED WQQD FRAMED HQQD ,,LIGHT IS ABOVE THE DQQR SCREENED HOOD!! IT WAS EASY TO CLEAN!! WE USED 2 SHORT 2X6 JUST BIGGER THEN YOUR WATER SAUCERS!! THIS STOPPED THE WOOD SHAVINGS FROM ALWAYS IN THE WATER CONTAINER

[@MyshireFarm]

Great idea

[@happycampers3123]

REDUCE,,REUSE,N REMANUFACTURING,AN ITEM FOR THE NEXT TASK AT HAND!! USING OUR BROODER HEAT LAMPS FOR OURSELVES TO HELP CUT HEATING COST OF PROPANE HEATER!! WORK GREAT WHERE NEEDED

[@grandpaneal]

Why are you yelling 😂?😂😂

[@shannonrobinson262]

We use 1/4 inch hardware cloth lid and set the reptile heat element bulb in the heat lamp right on the lid. We use the thermostat control. We start with the blue paper towels for day 0- day 7, then switch to fir shavings. We had most of the things we needed from raising chickens and ducks. We just had to buy a bigger incubator. And we built an aviary for about $250. We also bought a chicken house/pen when we upgraded to more birds.

[@MyshireFarm]

Very cool. Congrats and thanks for sharing

[@KellyBell1]

I’m a beginner and looking for an affordable (low budget) aviary. Could you possibly elaborate on how you built this aviary for this low cost?🤗😁

[@TheFrontAcre]

This was really helpful. Thanks. In the aviary setup, would you just have to stroll through every day and have a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt or will they pick a place to always lay the eggs?

[@MyshireFarm]

Honestly it could go either way some will lay in the same place and some will just lay wherever

[@DanDannyDanielleBob]

When I start this project I will likely use an old reptile terrarium, ceramic heat emitter and thermostat i have laying around. Exo terra front opening terrarium. Ceramic heat emitters are used in reptile hobby because they don't produce light, work well with a thermostat flicking them on and off and tend to dry out the air - not good for some creatures but maybe ok for quail.

[@MyshireFarm]

Yeah we used old fish tanks before and I completely forgot about it until you commented. Good idea

[@JoeCaron1]

Hey! Where you shot the Wynola cage part of the video, didnt you do the Sunday night videos right there back when the weather was warmer? And is Mrs. Jenna filming you? 😄

[@MyshireFarm]

Yes I did. That is right outside of quail barn. (It was too loud in barn) and no it was George. Jenna is getting ready for Christmas she says hahahahaha

[@billc3405]

Cant wait to know what you come up with amount of feed a quail consumes. I know the charts for cornish cross chickens and broad breasted turkeys really help me when I first started raising them to help me gauge if I was on track growing them out.

[@MyshireFarm]

It will take a few weeks but the video has started. So stay tuned. Thanks for watching

[@billc3405]

@@MyshireFarm hope you publish it it a written form as well. I'm really looking forward for this. I know it takes a lot of record keeping every day to do it right. In advance thank you

[@Kevin-mn4hd]

Funny this video comes out as I'm starting from the oldest videos. Lol

[@MyshireFarm]

Well now you can skip a bunch hahahaha. We have a long way to go to give you better videos but we have also came a long way too so be patient with us hahahaha

[@Kevin-mn4hd]

@@MyshireFarm oh no. I like seeing how things have been improved. I've been raising animals around 6-7 years now and LOVE when I improve something to make it faster and easier! Getting rid of the smell is currently my main concern for new neighbors. I've thought about the Conveyor idea, but wasn't sure how to build it, then forgot all about it. Thinking I'll look more into now that I've learn alot over the years trial and error.

[@kristineeppley3267]

Great video! Thank you have a question. My husband bought the mini flake bedding will that be ok for the new babies?

[@MyshireFarm]

Yes that will work just fine

[@dzanot]

I'm curious about the aviary construction. What is the technique/style used to build those beams?

[@MyshireFarm]

We actually have a video on the construction of it on the playlist called Papa builder of things

[@RodgersHaftacreHomestead]

I would use like a 75 to 100 W lightbulb

[@MyshireFarm]

Sure. It depends on where you have it at but yes completely doable

[@michaelpence5355]

Do you have any information on QuailCon 2022 yet?

[@MyshireFarm]

No probably not until April except for the dates. That is about it

[@deedahl2866]

Question! Do quail ever huddle up together, to stay warm, like chickens do? I've not seen them do this. But it might be because I always come out and see them walking around (they hear me coming). Do they "herd up", or just plop down where ever they are to "sleep"?

[@MyshireFarm]

Yes they do

[@jeffmartin693]

I may try shavings under blue paper towels....

[@MyshireFarm]

Cool idea. Let me know how it goes

[@That80sroom]

whats the general outside temperature while your growing these chicks out?

[@MyshireFarm]

We hatch over 1,000 chicks a week all year

[@DaysOfSodaAndLantana]

Why the blue paper towels specifically? Would regular white ones work?

[@MyshireFarm]

Blue are thicker and better for their legs. White will give them splay leg as they can not grip.

[@4ways-dt7sr]

how do you get them to drink something? and do they need red light or is normal light fine if you use a heat plate?

[@MyshireFarm]

They do not need a red light and you don’t have to reach them to drink like chicken chicks they get it right away

[@4ways-dt7sr]

@@MyshireFarm thankyou!!!

[@safewayslavehoppy]

I had several people tell me my problem was heat lamp on plastic tote as my brooder saying it created toxic fumes. Is this not the case? I assumed this was the reason all my chicks died one after another.

[@kathymcleod1460]

He did say that a heat lamp on top of a plastic brooder is not a safe idea but that they didn't know that when they started.

[@MyshireFarm]

I have heard that before. I am sure that is true if the plastic starts to melt but the main reason people are against them is the fire hazard. We had it right in middle not against tote so we never had that problem.

[@davidpennington4477]

Feed for baby and adult quail is it different or is it the same?

[@MyshireFarm]

We recommend different but this is our feed video for you…. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6XPeIFofbyphaM

[@smilingdog54]

How many jumbo chicks per foot?

[@MyshireFarm]

From day old to 3 weeks old 6 chicks per sq ft, after that 3 quail per sq ft

[@chanansiegel834]

Are Quail as beneficial to your garden as chickens?

[@MyshireFarm]

Absolutely. Papa the builder has a all about poop talk about the benefits of quail compost and we do it every year. It is on his playlist papa builder of things

[@johnmcginnis5201]

It is, with modification. Quail droppings are a hot fertilizer so you should not just drop it on plants straight from the brooder. My two ways to handle it. 1) compost it and the shavings for 3 months or so. 2) Dilute it. I put shavings and all in a 55gal drum and it let soak for a week. Then I tap the drum and use 1 part mix to 9 parts water. It is a great nitrogen boost for the plants.

[@yenxion6516]

I don’t know how I got here. 😂

[@MyshireFarm]

I don’t know how to take that but hope it helps

[@megandurham1482]

THERES A QUAIL-CON?!?!?!!? I swear I heard other things you said....

[@MyshireFarm]

There is and it is GOING TO BE AWESOME!!!!!!

[@douglasmolik8069]

uh.....uh........ I really love your content nothings peerfect, maybe work on that filler word....

[@MyshireFarm]

Yeah that was a while ago on our video journey

[@douglasmolik8069]

@@MyshireFarm I get it, you still do a awesome job, and poppa is the MAN.

[@Thee-_-Outlier]

Those j-feeders aren't predator proof at all. That's why they are for rabbits not quail. Why would you say they are fine?

[@MyshireFarm]

We have 74 cages and all have j feeders and we have not had any issues with any predators. But there are many different ways to raise quail.