| The Raising Page |
| UNDER WORK UNDER WORK UNDER WORK |
| Getting in the Brooder |
| When the new chicks are put into the brooder it will take them a while to get used to the new setting. From 1 to 4 days the chicks act skiddish toward any movement that isn't them. |
| After giving the food and water I usually let them be for the first week. The only interaction being food, water or if one of the chicks gets hurt. |
| Chicks remain in the brooder until they have grown feathers on the top of their head. Once this happens they are ready to be moved to a standard cage, aviary or flight whatever the case may be. Pending on the type of quail will make the different in cages. Larger quail types will clearly need larger housing. for example 2 eight inch tall adults can manage in cage or flight 2'x3' in size with a 1.5 foot top. However the lager the surface the better. Smaller quail such as buttons on the other hand can have a pair in an area just 1x1.5 feet in size and 1 foot high. With all quail breeds the bird is a land dwelling bird in the manner that they don't sit in trees or on phone lines or what have you. This could be do to the fact that they do not purch. They don't do a large amount of flying unless they feel they are in danger. What does all this mean. This simple says you can take away hight and add to the length or width of the cage. |
| Picutre of brooder soon to come. |
| Brooder Chick Care |
| Once the chicks are in the brooder care for them becomes alot more simple. Chicks can be left basically alone with little interaction. I usually keep brooder temp between 80-96'F or 24-32'C. With marbles in their water dish risk of drowning is reduced and a tower or semi rough floor surface help to prevent toes from curling. Every day fresh water is given if it needs to be changed or not and food is topped up. Once a week or every other week remove the towel and bang it out. After no more then the 3rd week the towel should be cleaned or replaced. |
| When to Remove from Brooder |