What would be the ratio of vinager to water you use to remove the shells? I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AN ANSWER TO THE EXTRA EGGS. Ease of peeling would be fantastic.
Be Sure to give them PLENTY of space. How many is some? I carried 10 males in a cardboard box 100 feet and they killed one. It will take a good six months before they start laying.
Yea, figured that out when I re-read the post. Just reaching in and grabbing a couple bag at 3 weeks 94gr. At 7 weeks 200gr. Don't have any 4weeks. So yes I would say they are larger. Send me some eggs when you get a few extra.
If they are being picky about the size of crushed egg or oyster shells. I have found a coffee grinder works wonders. I have made a powder to sprinkle over the feed and it mixes right in, even with chicks.
I have found , seperating them into one male with two or three females works well. Don't do away with the extra males. Hold on to them for backup. One group may not get along together well. Switch them out , find the group that works well together. Mianly the ones that produce the best. So far...
Just to keep this thread updated. Day 20 and 86% fertilitiy rate on shipped eggs. The rest of the batch went into lockdown this afternoon. Air sacks on top of all others and dark through the center. Now it just that wait and see game. Brooder is ready, 97*, crushed oyster shells and 28% feed...
The air sack on top has returned!! ya The center is now dark with viens visible in bottom. What do you feel the humidity should be? Did find a couple duds this time.
It is now day 15.
Yet another first timer, I was able to wait until day seven to take a look. Maybe I should have checked earlier. I have a Little Giant incubator. There is a small fan in the top. The humidity has been at 32-36 since everything settled in. The temp has been between 100-101. I set 100 eggs after...
Thanks for the replys; I have taken care of the problem with the turner. I will head over to the Quail forum and see if there is anyone whom has run into this problem befre. Just dont want to put 20 days into a non profit condition.
Hello, First time attempting to hatch Bobwhite eggs. Came home and found the turner has not been operating for at least 24 hours. The eggs have been in for 48hours at 35- 39% humidity at 100.5-101.6*. It appears the embrio (Thedarker area under candel) is on the side which was lower. Are there...