Guest Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) Check out my blog see www below - my first batch of eggs in my incubator are hatching out today - since 10.30am this morning. They are so cute and are even cheeping. Tomorrow I will be able to get them out of the incubator and you will be able to see them all running around, fluffed up, eating and drinking and playing in their broody box. It's so exciting. I have already ordered some rare breed ones to go into the incubator - hopefully they will arrive by next weekend. Happy happy Dilly Edited March 29, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 How lovely. Can't wait to see photos in the flesh. Quail chicks always look like bumble bees to me. I love reading your blog Dilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Where are you putting all these? I know you have a second house...... but thats three lots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Quail chicks always look like bumble bees to me. Aww what a lovely way of describing them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I have bought altogether three of the bantam/quail penthouse aviaries. Two new, and one only a few months old. I have also bought an ark with a run - that has 'opening' doors on the run - like a chicken broody ark and run, and I also have another broody ark and run which I use as a 'sin bin' for the bantams - so lots and lots of room I got rid a of a big shed at the side of the bungalow - it was on slabs too - so I have room for housing there, on slabs. How are your quail coming along Bronze - any photos? The quail are really cheeping away now behind me - bless them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 How lovely. Can't wait to see photos in the flesh. Quail chicks always look like bumble bees to me. I love reading your blog Dilly. Thank you Eglantine Tomorrow they will be out of the incubator and running around eating and drinking - and I get to hold them - yippee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Wow, not getting carried away then I don't have pictures. Mine are now outside (as of today- they should have gone sooner) and I can see them pottering around when I am sat at the computer. Hopefully I'll start getting eggs in the next few weeks. Just bought some leg rings so I can divide them up as to males to keep, males to go and females. When thats all sorted and they start laying then I can start on my next batch ps i take mine out as soon as theyre fluffy I can never wait 24 hrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 So it was safe to do so then. I must admit I was a bit worried in case those hatched this morning 'cook' being in there for 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 The baby quail are brilliant and much bigger than bees - which is a relief. OH had visions of them flying around like bluebottles and him 'accidentally' sucking them up in the vacuum cleaner when the cleaned up! 19 energetic little birds chasing about in the 'playground' and full of life. I don't think the other 5 eggs will hatch - they did do a bit if moving around we thought - but it might have been wishful thinking. More pics on my blog (www beloe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Theyre so cute. I cant believe it was only 5 weeks ago mine were like that. Its worse than having children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 It is far less painful I hope to be getting my next lot of eggs this week - fingers crossed - white ones this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I've just posted a comment - they are sooo gorgeous Dearest Dilly.. I bet you want to sleep in there with them, just to keep an eye on them, of course! Are they in your office, or your studio? Can't wait to see them at Easter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 They are here right beside me - and will stay here a week - then I might move them to my studio - or might not - depends how big they get. They are so cute - and guess who keeps looking at them the most every time he walks past - and keeps counting them, and calling me to look at their antics. Yes the man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I can't believe that old devil of yours - he's as soft as we are really, isn't he? Tell him that they can't eat choc ice! They sounds really mischievious, like little kittens; my friend who used to breed them says that they never stopjumping about..... like popcorn! No doubt Rosie will want some, I bet that Biscuit would too, but for different reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Dilly, they are gorgeous - I usually read your blog regularly but I'd missed a few days, and all the excitement happened while I wasn't looking! I am so pleased for you - you sound absolutely delighted! They really do look cute ... and I'm glad 'im indoors is as besotted with them as you are! Well done, I would never have the patience for this sort of thing - and as if you weren't busy enough with all the other things you do. I will keep reading the blog to see how they grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Thanks Olly - haven't been getting email advice when topics are updated. The little darlings are a week old - and at this age they are a 'scream' just can't stop 'popping in' to watch their antics - and OH does too. They are hilarious. And if you haven't read my blog for a couple of days - there is even more news now on the poultry front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Dilly I found that my females were more gutsy and had biggerbeaks. Adult females are bigger so that makes sense. I'm very jealous I only got goldens and normals though 3/4 of my goldens are female Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Well that's a good ratio of females. I heard back from the chap I was talking about - and he said you could either dry feather pluck or scald. He said he will write up a topic about it so I will keep you posted Bronze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Fingers crossed for some wonderful surprises in the next 24 hours. The Japanese Quail are now in their teenager pad - complete with mezzanine floor - and it was absolutely free! Quicker to look at my blog below as I am rubbish at putting photos on here. What an exciting weekend coming up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Theyre not mountains or somehting like that are they? I quite like the mearns but wouldnt be able to convince dh as I couldnt eat them. why is that fair to the poor ordinarys/goldens I dont know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 How did you get on with your dressing last weekend Bronze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Not done it I've left them to grow a bit. I think D suggested 6 weeks for the males because he has his on turkeys growers. I'm using the slower method bit like the slow growing chickens Will have to do it soon though . I go through stages of being motivated so I hope I get one soon. Maybe I should go watch some RC or something to get me in the mood for plucking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 9.45pm th first shell cracked - and they are hatching out right this minute Pink, wet, and wonderful. Hard to see but a few photos on my blog. It's amazing - off to watch some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Lovely cute little things, they are so small! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
