Sara@Brentford Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Hi, We're thinking of quail for eggs & meat... how many can you fit happily in an Eglu classic? Can we let them have a go at breeding? what ratio should we go for to start with? Thanks! Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 What breed were you going for - I'd think Japanese quail for meat + eggs Maybe start off with 5 hens + 1 cockerel, breed from them + hatch some eggs to eat the chicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara@Brentford Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Thanks! So, how many can you keep in an Eglu? And... would you eat the adult quail or the new chicks? and... if the chicks, at what age? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 6 would be fine in an eglu ... could fit more in, but I'd start with 6ish. Breed the adults + eat the chicks ... probably a few months they'd be ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara@Brentford Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Thanks! I'm thinking Quail might be easier than Bees... especially if they eat layers pellets! I could just get some chick crumbs for the babies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Quail will be fine on layers, the chicks will need higher protein feed, especially if they'll be meat birds - Turkey Crumb will be better for them Have you seen a Beehaus yet? - very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara@Brentford Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Thanks, Would love a Beehaus, but OH not convinced Turkey Crumb is a great tip! Thanks... Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...