Allotment Gardening Advice Help Chat

Poultry and Pets => Chicken Chat => Topic started by: animal mad on June 30, 2010, 07:24

Title: Quail Chicks
Post by: animal mad on June 30, 2010, 07:24

I have some quail chicks hatching out with my bantams at the moment and i am a little worried about there size. Does anyone brood chickens and quail together or would i be better off putting them in a seperate area. i know it seems a bit late in the day but i never expected them to hatch as they were sold as eating eggs it was just a bit of fun. i am really happy they have hatched and dont want them to be hurt.   

Title: Re: Quail Chicks
Post by: joyfull on June 30, 2010, 07:25

think most people keep them seperate  :)

Title: Re: Quail Chicks
Post by: woodside farm on June 30, 2010, 11:33

I usually leave mine together as quail chicks hatch earlier than the bantams and grow a lot quicker, so by the time the bantams hatch the quails are nearly as big as them.

Michelle

Title: Re: Quail Chicks
Post by: TeaPots on June 30, 2010, 21:16

does this depend on breed, and hence size? some ickle quails are too tiny to be with hens, one clumsy step and oops. Other quail are almost banty size.

Title: Re: Quail Chicks
Post by: animal mad on June 30, 2010, 21:24

I have se up a fish tank brooder for the quail because when i looked at thm they are so tiny i didnt think it would be wise to risk it. thanks for your help