Quail Feeding-Do’s & Dont’s

[@valemerine3676]

You are a good teacher. Full of good advice and kindness. I so appreciate your way of speaking..so regular. Like what I heard all around and everywhere when iwas growing up. Thank you for being so helpful. You are a good neighbor to us watching ! Thank you

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@brandongreene9615]

Good info, I see a lot of people saying they blend the crumble up a little more for the first week or so, maybe I’m just lazy but I just add a little water to the bottom of the feeder to soften the feed up and they chow down on it. Probably helps them stay hydrated too. It’s always worked for me :)

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Good tip thanks

[@jodyflores601]

My quail love cucumber, zucchini and watermelon as well. Myshire Farm also said citrus is a big no no for quail. Thank you for sharin'! :)

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Yes no citrus no avocado and no onion/garlic

[@krisinsaigon]

Thank you for sharing this. I am buying some quail soon, I have ordered a cage and the feed and am waiting until I have the set up before I buy the birds. This video was very helpful. I had thought about giving them their own eggshells ground up but hadn’t thought of drying them in the oven first, and I had no idea I couldn’t give them avacado or parsley

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you and good luck. Share your results

[@TreyJones]

Loving this channel so far!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I hit the like button so fast!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

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[@ParagonRidgeRanch]

Great information!! Thank you so much!! Do you have to take them off of the 30% and go to layer feed or can you keep them on the game bird? And, can they have pea and beans straight from the garden?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

You can leave them on the high protien but they don't need it...yes peas and beans go for it!!

[@Banishedsoulsofficial]

Certain beans they can't digest.

[@ajalicea1091]

@@Banishedsoulsofficial what kind of beans that they can't have

[@jennyansell42]

Hi Im so excited as have the first eggs arriving in a few days. Got a book on quail and will definitely follow you for your wisdom and encouragement thank you

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you!

[@sststr]

A live in a very suburban area where there are no stores nearby that carry quail feed. There is a nearby Wal-Mart that has chicken feed, but that's not near enough protein, especially for young quail. So I have to make a long drive to a Tractor Supply Co further out in a more rural area. At least they have large bags so I don't have to make the drive often. There are other stores nearby where I can get meal worms and cracked corn and millet and other things to supplement the feed, but that game bird feed is a haul for me to get...

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Sorry to hear that. Tsc is a good choice

[@terrellbird8803]

See if you can find soybean meal. To add to chicken feed. It's 47-48 percent protein.

[@sondrabradley8040]

See if Chewy has it they deliver

[@Rosebud6581-k3w]

Thank you so much for the video. Really helpful and interesting

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks

[@carlosclavell326]

First timer here. I've enjoyed your post. Thank you.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks!!

[@JusCrank]

Thanks so much for the info! That egg shell tip in the oven!! 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks

[@Braxton2024-n6n]

I ain't thinking bout getting quail but I'm enjoying the videos

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank ya sir!

[@calledchosen9906]

Thanks for the cucumber tip and the reminder about having them abstain from alcohol! 😆

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

You bet!!🤣

[@knightsedge7379]

Will quail eat black sunflower seeds? Good video

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Yes they will and they will eat them sprouted also

[@RunnerThin]

excellent. I am interested in growing more supplement food for them. What would you suggest?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Milo micro greens are a good source

[@raticallife1320]

"cat thinks it's a dog" . . . they're the best kinds of cat :)

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Have to agree!

[@str8bray]

I want some but don’t know we’re to get them I have learned lots of what to do but am I glad that you have said what not to feed them thanks for the info god bless

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

I sell hatching eggs on eBay look for colony hills farm

[@sandrasutherland55]

Do I need a layer food ? Or just a game bird food? My quail are just 8 weeks old.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

A starter food is costing more than a layer feed. If your using game bird go with a layer feed.

[@janicejones5257]

Great subject and great information for the ones learning...enjoyed !

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks

[@jakehvazdamusic]

Hell of a man, thank you. It was great to come across this today

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you!!

[@victoriamacias1530]

Thank you so much for this video! I learned so much ❤

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks for the support!!

[@evasimons8822]

On the Purina bag of layer feed says do not feed to males. But if you have a 5 to 1 female to male ratio is it fine to feed the layer feed to these males?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Yes it’s absolutely fine!

[@evasimons8822]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 Perfect. Thank you.

[@Isaakios82]

I’m subscriber number 572. Awesome video. Thank you, sir!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks!!!!!!

[@potspoon7871]

Thank you your video was very educational and explained everything thank you I learned a lot see you again

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks

[@cajuncalvin865]

You have earned my subscription

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Wouldn’t have it any other way!!! Thanks!!!!!!

[@_md_24_34]

My family and I are getting quail super soon, 1 because the price of eggs,2 they seem so much fun (yes i know quail and Chicken eggs aren’t the same) thanks for the info

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Personally I like quail eggs better. Yum !! If you are starting from hatching your own… Colony Hills Farm on eBay 👍

[@_md_24_34]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 thanks! I’ll definitely do that!

[@nataliegist2014]

Is it right that You can feed the cooked potato’s .

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Empty calories

[@donteatthesoap8196]

I never would have thought of pasta!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Anything made from grain!

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Ended up with 14 out of buying 25 each time. First time cats knocked incubator down and catastrophe for the eggs but now have 5 day old chicks. 14 and number 15 was too weak to even stand. Didn't make it more than a few hours. So hope to breed some before winter hits and increase numbers a bit. Got dividers in Wynola cages to even out males to females. Hopefully more females. Wynola looks pretty well made. Just cheap tubs for brooders and extra flat cat beds on the bottom. Chicken wire for the top to prevent escapees later. Read they like toys like cat balls. All set there.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Sounds like you’re off to a good start. Please keep us updated! What type of quail are you raising?

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 jumbo browns

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

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[@sharlawilliams2454]

Black sunflower seeds are large, can quail eat them without shelling them?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

They will more than likely shell them. Black sunflower seeds have a thinner shell than striped. Great source of protein and fats

[@rickytorres9089]

Interesting, I am considering them too but I am very limited on transportation so I were considering if there ways to be self sufficient on these for egg laying? Like I know you can "farm" worms (got european nightcrawlers as we speak), mealworms and so on for the protein. But are there other parts of the feeding that you can do yourself? I heard that they need the other 80% of their diet to be grains only since they are "granivores"?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

I also supplement with fodder but yes they are reliant on seeds/grains

[@jimyoung7511]

Thank you for the info and God Bless you

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

God bless you and yours also!!

[@machinegreen1911]

New subscriber here. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I learned a couple of things. Stay safe. God bless.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you sir!!

[@OnLongIsland]

Thank you and God Bless!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Ty and God Bless You!!!

[@anneparisi1828]

I should have my quail by April - incubator is next. Enjoy your video’s.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks so much!!

[@skyedunn7938]

Parsley?? Please excuse my ignorance but why is parsley not ok ?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Parsley is toxic to quail and can quickly lead to diarrhea and vomiting. This has been studied by experts and I do not know the science behind it. Just passing along information. Thanks

[@bravoyankee3937]

If you don't mind, what part of East Texas are you from?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Anderson County

[@ShannasCountryCreek]

Tyler County here🙋🏻‍♀️

[@mysticalcat713]

I just found your video while scrolling through. We bought our first quail chicks locally, and we have learned a lot about how important quality feed is for health and good egg production. We just ordered a batch of hatching eggs from Myshire Farm. They have been in the incubator for 7 days now. Just thought I would touch base with you because we live in Anderson County as well. We moved out here from the Dallas area about 2 years ago. We started with chickens and Nigerian Dwarf goats. And have since added KuneKune pigs and Quail.

[@Jessicajanelove]

What age can i give my quail chicks cucumber? I have the small chick grit ready??

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Feed them the crumble for 3 weeks then introduce other things

[@Jessicajanelove]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 thank you so much they are 3 weeks and 2 days 😊

[@lorarodlun8405]

Can you feed quail sweet potatoes?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Yes not potatoes but yes to sweet potatoes

[@daviebaggins]

I give my two bobwhites frozen raspberries and meal worms as a treat.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Meal worms are a great source of protein for quail! Thanks

[@buckreynolds7475]

Well do you sell any baby birds

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

I don’t ship any only hatching eggs.

[@buckreynolds7475]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 and I don't want any eggs

[@duncanosborne4871]

I'm from the UK anf and keep quail coturnix i put a piece of cuttlefish bone in as a little extra calcium and they love it,

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Great idea! Thanks Duncan!

[@MommaHo888]

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[@lescobrandon8841]

Thanks

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you

[@karenshoda6233]

Thank you ♥️

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks

[@KellieBeth]

Can quail have basil?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Quail can have basil but I’d save my basil to cook quail lol!!

[@laymensgrowing2032]

I bet you made this video after scrolling youtube.....found a good one did you 😊

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Trial an error....yea I scroll and read content daily thanks! 🙄

[@laymensgrowing2032]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 hey I like the vids. Some people may only find certain channels so mine as well cover everything just incase your their one stop shop. Thanks for doing them.

[@stevenjenks9789]

My quail love uncooked oatmeal. So do my chickens

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

I bet!

[@jvis2113]

❤

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks

[@fionag8869]

PURINA GAME BIRD FEED STOPPED MY QUAIL FROM LAYING!!! 😡😡😡

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

You sure it wasn’t season change , daylight hours , molting

[@fionag8869]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 no it wasnt, as long as i feed them that food they stop, its so annoying. I threw away the chicken food i had and got kalbach feed and im questioning that now, but as soon as i started feeding the quail purina game bird feed they stopped, im gonna try a different feed for them now too

[@Levi-nc8vr]

Don’t give your alcohol 🥃 😂

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Save that for when the good times are rolling!

[@VanWho35]

i give banana to my bob whites and they always eat it

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

They love the sweets!