GETTING STARTED WITH COTURNIX QUAIL - A Beginners Guide

[@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me]

Your my teacher. I recieved my eggs (18) from a local breeder. Put them in the incubator and on the 13th day they started pipping, so I stopped the turning and raised the humidity. 13 eggs hatched and only two chicks didn't survive. Pretty good numbers! You have been so informative and I owe you a debt of gratitude❤

[@marielasessa2921]

How come? They started pipping before hatching?

[@nathanielnachtigall7074]

Thet's pretty much the case while hatching poultry, they pipp before they'll crack the shell.

[@ericay3225]

​@@marielasessa2921That's how that works. They don't do it after they hatch.

[@jamesdyer744]

Just a tip... if you will put pea gravel in the the water tray. They will get plenty of water between the gravel rocks. No drowning or getting wet! God bless you all.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thanks

[@user-neo71665]

Marbles or those glass aquarium beads work pretty well and are easier to clean.

[@bethfleury2896]

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[@pan_man69]

Thank you

[@TXetc]

Great tip, thanks

[@mr.chartier9256]

This was a primer introductory video that covered every question I had about getting started raising Coturnix Quails. Thank you. I've seen some of your other videos before, and they were all well done and informative, but this one was why I am now subscribed to your channel.

[@jamescushing862]

Dear Sir wondered where you got the quail egg turn er for the nurture right 360 thank you

[@deedahl2866]

This has to be my favorite video - ever - on starting with quail! It has really helped me save time, money and effort to get them healthy and productive.

[@lucyhernandez7941]

My fiancé and I are just gettin started!!! Wow, this video was extremely helpful. I now have a better understanding on getting started and what to do. Thank you!!!!

[@t-a9402]

The chicks we picked from you last week are growing quickly! Thanks for posting great videos.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Great, glad to hear it!

[@GutenGardening]

Extremely helpful! We just started our journey with coturnix quails.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Glad you liked it.

[@nancyfahey7518]

Can't say this often enough. My very first hatched baby drowned. It's been 20 years ago and I'm still pissed at myself. Sorry, don't know how I put this at the wrong comment. It was "putting pea gravel in the water" comment.

[@bizboomer]

Quail University in less than 19 minutes. Thanks!

[@Alexis_9339]

Just wanted to say that I use your cage system outside. I also do the roll out trays but I put a lid with a clasp and carabiner clip through it. We have raccoons and stray cats and they can’t get to any of them!

[@rhoadsmatheson2246]

Great video for us newbie's.. My very first Jumbo Coturnix Quail eggs are in the incubator now.. Thanks so much Terry!

[@CoturnixCorner]

Good luck on your hatch.

[@geoffreymcknight8666]

@@CoturnixCorner hi Terry I live in northern Ireland and was looking some point on cages and keeping quail for eggs sales and pointers would be appreciated

[@kentaylor5339]

Perfect timing for a beginners video. My first batch of 30 Jumbo Wilds from Myshire Farm just went into the incubator. I'm still in the process of building your stacked cage design with egg roll outs.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Glad it could be helpful.

[@mikeries8549]

My j-feeder is basically a food waster. The plastic one works better.

[@huntfishexplore7636]

Thanks, a perfect video for someone like me just considering raising quail

[@Hillbillyhen313]

Last 10 years I’ve learned to hatch my chickens,ducks,geese and turkeys finally this year I have added quail to my homestead seen all kinds of videos on hatching etc and wanted to say for someone that has never done it your video would be very helpful - very well put together - thanks for sharing

[@connieblasingame7996]

Thanks, It never hurts to hear the basics again.....Larry @ Scoot's Organic

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thanks

[@elmerllamas3792]

Terry you are the best Coturnix expert on KZbin

[@georgeingridirwin6180]

We are just starting out. This is so informative! So helpful! Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@hinarichan7504]

Thank you so much for your videos, I have successfully hatched 8 of them so far out of a dozen, they are currently in the brooder looking adorable. Incredibly informative videos.

[@Banishedsoulsofficial]

Next hatch you do set temp at 100f don't add any humidity until day 15. You'll have great hatch rates

[@Heather-xm9ul]

This video is so helpful! The heat has murdered the laying rate for my chickens, so we want to get a larger supply of eggs during the cooler months, and this video has been very helpful to help us make decisions for this winter/springa

[@robbieclary521]

Thank you , I'm just getting started and your videos have been a God send .

[@h.s.6269]

Same! Just ordered incubator and eggs yesterday and I'm so excited!

[@charlielewis6849]

I'm not rasing quail yet gotta get everything together and I plan on raising Bob white but you have so much great information on quail in general its great thank you very much will continue to watch your videos again thank u very much

[@Banishedsoulsofficial]

Bob whites don't lay as often and will consume more food. You will also need roosting poles for them to keep them happy

[@firegirl441fromga6]

Here in Georgia you also have to get a license from the state to raise Bob Whites in captivity so check your state laws.

[@adamdaly5250]

Great channel! I’ve watched many channels but this one is great for all aspects of quail for beginners. Thank you!

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thank you

[@roberth.9558]

Thank you for this informative presentation. I needed to understand the basics of raising quail to determine if I could make it work for me and my particular circumstances. I don't think I have what it takes to do it, so I appreciate you sparing me the failed effort. I will continue to enjoy watching others such as you who do this so well.

[@skiangel3962]

Just found your Channel, I subscribed! I plan to order eggs from MyShireFarm, I’m subscribed to him as well. As well as ordering eggs from EBay. I saved up enough money to get EVERYTHING. (I’m 14 and do 4-H) and I am planning to order come Spring.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Welcome to the channel, and good luck with your hatching eggs.

[@RoosterChan]

You should also check out gold Shaw farm- do you follow White House on the hill? They Are both really great farming channels!! And if you're really interested in birds there's this channel called 'a chick called Albert' and I really think you'd like it-- I'm 16 and I started raising birds when I was about your age, 14ish

[@SeeStuDo]

Hope you got your set up going!

[@d3m0nh8]

just found you.. I am just getting interested.... This is the perfect video.... It appropriately addressed all of my basic questions. My sincere thanks!!!

[@amyr505]

I just found your channel and subscribed. Quail will be my next project and I learned so much about getting started. Thanks so much!

[@misscarmen8611]

I just got 4 quail babies and I thank you for the basics. Will be looking for much guidance

[@rithlim6016]

I'm super new to this hobby. I'm a few days away from lockdown as I'm on day 10. I'm super excited as I candled and saw some chicks inside. Your videos are a huge help!

[@SaraMGreads]

This is a great video. We will be starting our first quail in the next few weeks and I will be referring back to this video a lot.

[@carlosclavell326]

Very informative and concise! Looking to start up alternative means of protein source for the family. You are a God Send. I do pray many will wise up and follow you with your suggestions. Been an urbanite all my life but I'm not afraid to venture into something new. Thank you again and God Bless. Will continue to follow your quail channel..

[@peterweikel7123]

well i am glad i found this channel. it looks like it will answer many of the questions i have about possibly raising breeding and selling quail and quail eggs from our homestead

[@lindalannon2039]

Thank you for this video. It was a big help and I will be re-watching it several times before I order my eggs. I feed many with little and this will help with protein for those in need. Ma 2

[@krllyy]

Thanks for this video, Terry. Did you ever put, "must make a single tier incubator for room" on your must-do list ?....please

[@CoturnixCorner]

It's on the list, just need the time to get it done ... soon, I promise.

[@ericpushinsky7788]

Glad I found this , getting quail soon ...

[@emilytolliver6480]

Thank you for your videos, Terry! I built a cage according to your video with the watering and feeding systems. Couldn’t have done it without you! Do my quail need a sand box? I’ve seen others suggest them, so I don’t know if they are necessary in certain circumstances.

[@tulipsmoran5197]

I built my quail condo 2ftx8ft stacked three layers. Each layer is divided into two 2ftx4ft pens. The top two pens are my breeder/layers and the bottom two layers - two pens each are growout pens. I produce mainly for meat. My set up is a little beefier because it's out in a covered run that is very secure but I do protect against snake and rats/mice. I fashioned a hinged lid over the protruding 5inch portion of the rollout egg trays for the top two breeder/layer pens that I can secure with a latch. Nothing can penetrate my quail condos. I cover the back with plywood like you do but also have temporary plywood covers I put on the sides when temps fall below freezing so that only the front of the cage is exposed. I also have built 1ftWx2ftD shelter in the breeder/layer pens running front to back with a plywood door on the front. The quail have a side arch door from the pen. The floor is solid plywood and in the winter I lay in pine flake bedding. In spring/summer/fall I place a sand bath container in there. The birds like the privacy - they even lay their eggs in the sand. This serves as an additional shelter for the quail to snuggle/warm from the winter temps. Similar to you I breed/raise Jumbo Pharaoh and Jumbo White Recessive quail.

[@wandaarnt234]

Excellent tutorial for a novice thank You cheers from Pennsylvania Blessings 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🎚🎚🎚

[@zstroud5698]

Thank you so much for this information. I feel more confident about beginning the process of raising quail. Your videos are very good for us beginners.

[@kriskolassery4396]

Hi, thanks for the video as it has given me an insight into the things that I need to be aware of. Would the grown up quails be fine out in the garden aviary with a pen inside it to shelter at night. Please advise

[@doncook3398]

Hey Terry, love your videos. I just finished my quail cages for outside. I combined your design with Chris's design from Slightly Rednecked, I think I am going to like the outcome. Just moved my first hatch out into the new cages, we'll how it turns out. Thanks for the great info.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Good luck and thanks for the comment!

[@nightraven2913]

Would love to see how your cages turned out.

[@kimlewis1025]

I am going to try your cages Thank you so much Kim from At the Hop in New Port Richey Fla

[@bisarowood]

thanks for all the videos, any way to make your own feed for quails ? or find organic type feed ?

[@opokuaquatic6236]

What a wonderful video, thanks terry for impacting this to me . I want you to make a video on how to care for day old chicks.

[@beltwaybadminton5331]

great video, I just started raising my own quails back in Africa (Ghana) and so far things are working really well by watching some of your videos. I had someone made me the incubator holding about 440 eggs. my first 30 eggs i was able to get about 21 hatcheries and second one 90 eggs i got 51 hatch rate. my question is what I do to ingress my hatch rate? Thanks

[@CoturnixCorner]

Just make sure your temperature and humidity is constant throughout the incubator, and your male to female ratio is good so you have a good fertility rate.

[@laurarose6829]

This video was great. We bought a pen and are researching now til spring. Thanks so much

[@randomsaltyperson1148]

Excellent and very easy to understand! Thank you!

[@larrykeesee1442]

GREAT VIDEO..U ARE GETTING ME PREPARED..RETIRED LARRY IN INDIANAPOLIS..

[@CoturnixCorner]

Best of luck!

[@shigematsuinayoshi9321]

I am new to quail chicks, thank you for your valuable information.

[@donc9275]

I'm wondering about these birds, how well can they handle the cold...Alaska cold and at what age do you process them?

[@TheJonSpikes]

Yup I'll be starting in a few months. Needed this. Thanks

[@ashh338]

I love this channel

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thank you!

[@markmarkmark1821]

Some people grind up there used quai shells to in crease to increase the calcium in there quail feed

[@VHomeStead]

THNX for the helpful starting tips! Do you have a heating lamp in the brooder? Or what temperature should the day old quails be held? Thank you!!!

[@quinteroloft9530]

Hello Terry, thanks for the great videos. I am starting with quail. I have several eggs in my incubator. I want to plan myself in the amount of food that I will need. Can you give me the details of how much food they eat until start laying and then after? I have Jumbo wild eggs. Thanks

[@CoturnixCorner]

It should cost about $1 to $1.25 to raise a chick from hatching to butcher.

[@stevenha5344]

Hey I was just wondering how long to leave the chicks inside the incubator after hatching before moving them

[@purplethumb7887]

Full of great information and details. Best beginner quail video I've seen. Thank you so much! Subbed!

[@martinwarner1178]

Thank you, very good video. You have made me want to try this project, for meat and eggs.

[@johnkillen588]

ty for sharing your knowlege! i got 20 quail and one turkey eggs in the oven now

[@tylergarfield3272]

I'm just getting started! Thank you! This is a very informative video! I appreciate it!

[@highwaytoquail754]

I build a cage for outside with the roll out, but still kept the spot where the eggs roll to still inside the cage. Eliminating the gap that could a potential predator door.

[@jameswinkler9437]

Thanks for the videos that will be much help.

[@SunnieDIY]

For cage birds I recommend rabbit water bottles. They cant knock it over, contaminate it, babies cant kick shavings in it or jump in it. They gravitate so easy to water bottles. I prefer homemade with rabbit water nipples like a 5 gallon bucket and tubing but seriously rabbit bottles are cheap and they are 1 million times better than poultry waterers. I never once thought myself to purchase rabbit bottles for my birds back when I had them (health reasons I needed to take a step back and my rabbits were just easier and lower maintenance) but a friend showed me hers drinking from them when I was complaining that my quail never get all this water the poultry waterer is supposedly retaining to release slowly. They kick shavings in causing a wicking effect which ruins the shavings, or they poop in it etc. So when she showed me the bottle thing instead it was a game changer it made them easier than they were to have peace of mind they had a consistent clean water source. I do plan on getting quail and ducks etc again at the new place and when I do Im setting up the rabbit water nipples. Ducks need head dipping nose clensing water for sure too but they mucky up their water so much I like knowing for drinking water they have that source too so in between their water cleanings they have clean water they know they can drink. The rabbit nipples are easy enough birds of different beak shapes can use too. Also I use to cohab my quail and rabbits so it was good they had something they both could use. I love your new aviary. I didnt top mine so when the fox came and sat next to the pen the poor little boogers thought the fox was inside with them and they super jumped/semi flew over the fence and the fox got them. I now know I can use deer netting to top my pens and its helped a lot with my rabbits from aerial predators so I think I will be trying to make an aviary for next year. Your video was very inspirational with your aviary. It solves all the predator issues Inwas having. It keeps the quail in and keeps predators out.

[@mrjon75]

I know I'm going to watch this several more times! And I already took notes. Thank you. Also, what organic feed do you recommend?

[@growingahomestead7666]

Going to watch this entire playlist thanks for great information and all the help can’t wait to get started with quail

[@georgeingridirwin6180]

Me too. I just subscribed to the channel.

[@davidlorimagee6815]

I am new to quail but have been raising & hatching chickens in Central Florida for the past several years. I assumed it was the same for the most part & this video confirmed that. I saw that you are in SW Florida, so my question is… do I need to register with FWC in order to raise, breed, hatch & sell my quail eggs & birds?

[@derekcopas5200]

I just started raising them. I hatched my first eggs in July and another group in August. I have 24 right now and I want to get up to between 40-60 at some point so I can raise meat birds and eggs.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Congrats and good luck in your quail ventures!

[@cathyhughs5932]

What about lighting, how heavy a bulb and when to change to a smaller size

[@johnstraley5299]

Great video again. My question is where can you find the gray shipping foam?? I have not been able to find them. Always enjoy your videos.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thank you, I get my shipping foam from eggshippers.com

[@johnstraley5299]

@@CoturnixCorner Thank you,

[@themaltesedoggeek1381]

So much information,thank you 😊.

[@kristinaa9476]

I live in an rv, I’m considering getting a metal shelving unit, and enclosing it with clear hard plastic panels with one vent for air to enter and a vent leading out the window with a small fan so that indoor air is getting into the cage then flowing outside hopefully without getting too many allergens in the rv since I’m pretty allergic to many animals. I’m thinking of using weather stripping around the plastic panels that will be the door and clear silicone caulking around the edges for all other edges so that no bird allergens get into the rv. The cages would hang from the top shelf and use the shelf beneath as a tray to line with newspaper for droppings with another cage directly below that. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[@joshualanden7459]

Which type of incubator would you suggest?

[@MrKjet256]

How do you manage the manures?

[@pirrgang]

Great video! Getting into Quail next week so this was great to get me started. Thanks

[@eddiecantu7719]

I really liked your video, thanks.

[@TandDcajunhideawayintheswamps]

My dad had 2000 quails layers every three quail he had a meal he had his incubator end it would work real good a old serious roebuck that’s when I was 18 now I’m 60 and I’m trying to do the same but I don’t remember too much what he done so I’m trying 1 hundred eggs I got my incubator at 99 temperature can’t wait to see How it ends up like the video you just had let me know when y’all have y’all videos cajun Land Church Point Louisiana

[@HebertsWorld]

Thank you for the very basic video!

[@jseitz1824]

Terry, like your videos and approach very much. Where do you get the poop trays for your cages? Thanks

[@jseitz1824]

Also what size are they?

[@CoturnixCorner]

The trays are available from most auto parts stores. They are called automotive drip pans and measure 36" X 24".

[@BamaMichelle]

I need advice on a good incubator for hatching out about 20-30 quail eggs at a time? What have you used?

[@donlampier3049]

Hell of a video ! Thank you, from a beginning 👍

[@carlossmith607]

Thanks Terry! Really appreciate your content!

[@soaresjano1192]

Great video and value information. What about heating lamp vs plastic containers?

[@pedrolg]

Knowledgeable man, very interesting to listen to, thanks.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@barbcolvin491]

can you put the quail in a regular bird cage? what do i need to put on the bottom for 2 day old coturnix quail? they will be inside birds.I will only have 4.

[@babykraig]

I live in the tropics. How Soon after hatching Quails can I place them in the outdoor cage?

[@CoturnixCorner]

When they are fully feathered they can go outdoors. Around 3 1/2 to 4 weeks.

[@babykraig]

Cool... Thanks

[@truewealth50]

Thank you for your help and info.

[@charleshooks6644]

Good overview. Thanks

[@WesternHeightsHomestead]

Thank you again, I was growing quail for a little bit, quit and now at it again. I just needed a refresher course. I put in 86 eggs in and got 45, I’m kind of disappointed but ok.

[@natinamartin3326]

Hi Terry I have made your cages, Love them! I am though having trouble with sores on their feet. I can not seem to get the covered wire. Any suggestions?

[@CoturnixCorner]

Yeah, that is why I switched to coated wire. They do make a pvc rubberized spray that you can coat the wire with but it takes so many coats it wouldn't be cost effective. Easiest is to try and find coated wire somewhere.

[@JEFFSTRIKERVLOG0279]

Thanks for your idea .its a big help for a newbie.

[@jorobinson2729]

I wish tractor would come to uk

[@dalebaker9788]

ATWOOD'S is better

[@johnallen121]

Awesome, thanks!

[@thomasigo5490]

You have been very helpful..Thank you

[@BahianoReno]

Great video, Thank you for sharing, keep safe,

[@justafox5159]

During lockdown do I need to keep the incubator at a 100 degrees or do I just keep the humidity on?

[@alm2215]

can i also use a all side glass tank that has a comfortabvle size for the quails?

[@AmanExplorerBoy]

Yeah i think so but do keep something for lid because they can jump out

[@GriceldaAlma]

The man!!!!

[@frugalsurvival.]

What kind of feed to use now that there have been issues with the Purina food going on with chickens lately that people have been posting about?

[@gregboshell977]

Terry I set up my incubator today and it is setting on 99.5 my humidity is around 24 could I put a little water in the a part to bring up the humidity

[@dfishman76]

What features are you using now? You have several videos on different features I was wondering which ones do you use now.

[@flyingsoul2881]

What about their Fortifications and Vitamins in the water , any ideas

[@CoturnixCorner]

Good point, I use Durvet vitamin / electrolyte additive for the first week and then once a week after that until they get transferred to the growout cages.

[@mikeries8549]

Question: how long is an unincubated fertile egg still viable? Talking stored at room temp. My chicken friend says a hen egg will keep three weeks if you keep it below 70. What are the rules on storing quail hatching eggs? Suppose it takes 4 days to collect enough eggs for a run? How does that work?