Incubate at 99 degrees with a wet bulb of 84-86. Brood at 95 degrees and lower the temperature 5 degrees each week till full feathered. Feed - Turkey Starter, Millet, Fine Seed, Chick Crumbs, Greens, and Grit. These birds require 16 hours of light for best egg production. Sexing - Males have brick reddish cast on breast feathers.
Females have cream with brown speckled breast feathers.
Males are aggressive. Recipes - Stir eggs as they come to a boil to keep the yolks centered, place in pure vinegar for one hour and shell will completely dissolve, leaving only the thin membrane to be pulled from the egg. Eggs may be deviled, pickled, dyed, poached, marinated, or fried. Clean Quail by immersing in 135 degree water for 10 seconds and feathers will slide off with ease. Out Home Page Prices are in U.S. Dollars and subject to change without notice.