Hatching Quail Eggs Can Be Simple!

Today we are putting 60 quail eggs in the incubator so we thought it was the perfect time to help those of you who are just starting with quail. Like most things on the homestead we try to keep this simple and today we are teaching you how we do it.

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[evoxxxbih]

When i hatch quail eggs i leave temp on 102 first 1-15 days and i drop it to 99 on 15-17 days i had 97-98% hatch rate. The reason why i leave temp so high is because even when i have to move eggs they will still keep the temp up and wont lose any temp at all! Also i do 75% humidity first 10 days and the rest of the days i do 60%. If you have anything under 90% hatch success do this method you can thank me later..

[joshuakelley]

So I just got some quail eggs in the mail and am setting up my incubator and decided to check out a video for some tips. Pulled this up and started laughing my ass off when I saw that I’m currently wearing the exact same shirt!

[swianecki]

Interesting video even for us folks who don't raise quail. Coffee and video. Great way to start my day. God bless!

[l.l.e.]

Aww... I though you were going to show pictures of them running around after they hatched. They are the cutest darn little things. So tiny but ready to eat and drink and frolic. And they also start flying at 3 weeks and can be really entertaining for kids.

[SquareOneFarms]

I am so glad I found this video. We just hatched our first set of quail (85ish) of them with about a 60% hatch rate on shipped eggs. We have been told so many times that they hatch on day 17, without fail. Ours mostly came on day 18 and 19. We were going to turn the hatcher off today but now will go ahead and leave it on until day 22. Thank you so much for all that y'all do, we enjoy your videos and learn so much from y'all!

[johnwells]

You should stop turning on day 14 and they should hatch between day 16 & 18. Day 1 is 24 hours after you set, and every 24 hours thereafter is another day..

[markhall]

I can imagine a new Listerine commercial- " Not only does Listerine kill bacteria on bird eggs but it improves hatch rates too! "

[donaldmiller]

Kevin,
You are quite correct about the possibility of late hatching. The eggs can and do run the gamut between early and late . As most everyone that hatches eggs knows, chicken eggs take 21 days to hatch . My eggs began hatching very early on day 20 ! By day 21 about half of the eggs were already hatched. And the hatching rate was slowing down. Day 22 and several eggs had not hatched. Day 23 and a couple more hatched. Day 24 and three more eggs hatched. Day 25 ! And another egg hatched. Although it was not properly developed and died after one day . With that it was time to stop.
Hatching eggs surely is not an exact procedure.

[c.j.rogers]

Kevin, I really enjoy your solo presentations; you're a very good teacher and easy to listen to.

[paulrice]

Great Info. Your shirt cracked me up. If you want to id the quail that layed the really big eggs just look for the one with the bulging eyes. Lol

[paulettescott]

I remember watching the wild ones that were on our property when I was a kid. They were really beautiful birds. Good luck with yours.

[aleshiasterland]

Wonderful info on these sweet babies and how to bring them to life. Watch your video every day. Thank you so much Kevin and Sarah. You guys are the real deal!!!

[carmenmarcinkiewicz]

You and Sarah are the GREATEST Thank you for all you do!!

[surajraikar]

man you are a genius. what a magical solution you got for the feeder. ZERO WASTAGE GUARANTEED, I am saying this because i tried your method. And saved a TONN on the feeds.

[LauraMichelGreenRaven]

Just placing crumpled tissue or rice in the egg carton will work for standing them.
I have a hen that always lays the large dull brownish gray eggs. I think it is just a color variation. Laura

[denisebrady]

I am still trying to convince my husband to get some quail but we live in suburbia - I have great raised bed vege gardens & have found the perfect place for them so fingers crossed. Great video just loved it & very informative. Cheers Denise- Brisbane Australia

[ReasieRoo]

Another very informative video, Kevin. 
Thank you.
Always great education with you and Sarah.

Tip:
Use smaller or normal-sized ice-cube trays.
They work great.

[catherinewalker]

I always learn from you and Sara! Both of you communicate so well and I love the hands on approach even when “real life” jumps in lol. Your research is the foundation for your success. Have a wonderful day! Catherine from Canada 🇨🇦

[allenmcclure]

Be building cages big enough for at least 100 quail in next couple weeks

So always watch your videos

[lynnevans]

Kevin did you know that “common sense “ is the New Superpower that not everyone has, lol. Great video, answers a lot of questions that I was trying to figure out about hatching quail. Have a great day, God Bless