http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Farming Friends Forum Tag: egg en Sun, 19 May 2013 03:35:18 +0000 http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2728#post-20535 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:42:52 +0000 admin 20535@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Hi Jam,<br /> I have hatched japanese quail and they usually hatch around 17 or 18 days but sometimes the hatch can be delayed so I would wait. Can you see any signs of pipping or any movement or can you hear any chirping. you could try chirping at the incubator to see if you get a response. I have read that japanese quail will synchrise their hatch by chirping to each other in ther shells, not sure if theis is the case but I have seen lots hatch all at once which is great to see.<br /> Good luck with your hatch I would certainly keep the incubator going for up to a week incase the hatch is late.<br /> kind regards<br /> Sara @ farmingfriends </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2728#post-20534 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:55:37 +0000 jam 20534@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>I have had 25 japanese quail eggs in the incubator for 18 days now,the temperature is at 37.5 there is no sign of anything yet,will they take longer at this temperature to hatch </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=3316#post-20249 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:56:05 +0000 Wolfyhybrid 20249@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Sara`s answer is good advice. Also I keep quail hens in groups of 5 to 2 males but i dont get five eggs evey day sometimes it may be only 2 eggs laid depending on the weather. All my quail eggs are collected for incubation as I sell mature birds rather than the eggs therefore I sometimes leave the eggs in the pens for about a week before collecting them, One thing I have noticed is that by leaving the eggs there it encourages the hens to lay more frequently, when I remove the eggs laying drops off for a few days. </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=3316#post-20245 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 08:35:29 +0000 admin 20245@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Hi McCann12,<br /> I found that the temperature would affect lay and a change in routine could affect it.<br /> To check for signs of illness look at colour of droppings and consistency. Also their demeanour, if they are particularly fluffed up with heads into themselves and abit wobbly this can be a sign of illness.<br /> Hope theywill start laying regularly for you. Quail are such lovely little birds.<br /> Enjoy.<br /> kind regards<br /> Sara @ farmingfriends </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=3316#post-20242 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:43:45 +0000 Mama 20242@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>I can't help but sure Sara admin or Wolfy can as they both had quail .Try typing in the search bar for info until they come on .Mama </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=3316#post-20240 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:35:46 +0000 McCann12 20240@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I am the proud new owner of four brown and white quails! The first day i got them i had 5 eggs, the next 4 eggs and for the past few weeks i get 3 eggs a day. Without seperating them all is there any way to find out if one isn't laying? I'm new to quails and don't want one of them to be ill or something and thats why shes not laying. I did think that maybe it's a different one each day that isnt laying but not sure how likely that is. Or perhaps the bad weather has caused this.</p> <p>Any advice would be very appreciated!<br /> Thanks! :) </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2592#post-19321 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:49:10 +0000 dollydylo 19321@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Hi Duskhunter</p> <p>My ducks moulted last winter, and it seemed to last for months! They will be 2 this year. I don't give my ducks or hens water at night time. They are locked away in their little with no access to either food or water and are fine with that.</p> <p>Hope you get answers to your other queries! </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2592#post-19299 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:32:55 +0000 duskhunter 19299@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>I am new to lady ducks and the egg laying bounty. Can anyone tell me more about when they moult and how long egg laying is interrupted for? Also at what age do they stop laying? and as I am expecting new babies soon and may have to re-home some at what age are they no longer good to eat? I would rather keep them till they are past that age to be sure that will not be their fate.</p> <p>Also, as the ducks make such a mess with water at night is it okay to leave them without any till morning or should I get a special water drinker? I have a feeling unless it is really heavy they will tip it over as they do everything else. All our animals have access to water at all times it would seem it could cause health problems for them if deprived for any length of time.</p> <p>What age have member's ducks lived till and have they had to have any special nurturing as they have aged? </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18215 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:37:22 +0000 dollydylo 18215@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Thank goodness it's not just me then! </p> <p>Fingers crossed we all get more eggs, although saying that our hens are beginning to lay again and/or for the first time. We are getting about 8 a day now... yum yum </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18212 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:26:31 +0000 Mama 18212@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Great news Karen ,hope egg production picks up soon. Seems a lot of other members have much reduced rates at the moment .Mama </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18210 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:28:13 +0000 dollydylo 18210@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Morning</p> <p>The ducks all seemed fine this morning, although only one egg so far. hopefully that will improve now we have more daylight hours! </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18186 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:01:45 +0000 m40mo 18186@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>good news all round Karen, really pleased she is better x </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18184 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:49:09 +0000 dollydylo 18184@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Morning everyone!</p> <p>Well my duck seems happy this morning. Came out with the others (no lagging behind) and started foraging and eating with them. 2 duck eggs in the house and one shell scattered around. </p> <p>I'll keep an eye on them! </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18178 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:18:04 +0000 dollydylo 18178@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>evening all...</p> <p>Well, my little duck seemed fine this morning but again it was windy and drizzly so I left her where she was (with access to outside space). </p> <p>She has spent a lot of time inside aswell as having the odd wander about outside. She doesn't seem to be eating much, but isn't weak on her legs anymore. No eggs have been laid since I moved her, but that is only to be expected I suppose.</p> <p>Tonight she was quacking away so I put her back with her buddies. She seemed delighted and kept up with them and did some foraging before I locked them away. I will clean out their pool etc again tomorrow and put warm water in and hope this will all help her make a full recovery.</p> <p>fingers crossed!!! </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18170 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:27:13 +0000 Mama 18170@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Great news on all counts apart from poorly little boy and hope he gets well soon too.Many thanks as Mo says for giving an update .You all stay safe and warm and fingers crossed you duckie will be well too soon .Mama x </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18169 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:21:46 +0000 campbell ridge 18169@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Hi Karen. Tomorrow give her a little pool to drink and bathe in. I swear it has saved the life of two of my ducks in the past when I thought they were fading fast. Glad she is quacking again, perhaps she's trying to call her mates.<br /> hope tomorrow is a better day. </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18167 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:09:30 +0000 dollydylo 18167@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Ha.. hubby knows his place. Tried to log in earlier today but couldn't get on the site, and with a poorly son and lots of baking I just didn't get chance to try again until earlier!</p> <p>Fingers crossed she can go back 'home' tomorrow.</p> <p>thanks for all your support as always </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18165 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:30:21 +0000 m40mo 18165@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>aww poor duck glad she is showing some improvement and as hubby is home after so long away from home thank you for finding the time to update us lol xx </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18164 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:57:48 +0000 dollydylo 18164@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Hello all!</p> <p>Well, hubby went and checked on my poorly duck this morning and she was quacking away - as she hadn't seen him for two months I know how she feels! </p> <p>The weather still wasn't great so we kept her confined but opened up the 'hatch' that gave her access to a small outside area. She did some foraging but also spent a lot of time inside the shed too.</p> <p>I am keeping her separate tonight too and hope for a warmer day tomorrow so I can put her back with her buddies.. I will then see how she gets on.</p> <p>Oh, and I have two dozen egg shells baked and crushed, ready to go tomorrow!!! </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18161 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:53:22 +0000 Mama 18161@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Oh sounding better Karen ,look forward to tommorrows update .Weather sounds horrid and glad you and your girl and are safe and warmer indoors . Mama x </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18159 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:49:49 +0000 dollydylo 18159@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Evening!</p> <p>Have checked and she looks content enough. Stood up easily to see what I wanted but didn't seem at all stressed so have kept her in the shed.</p> <p>I will have a few dozen egg shells tomorrow so will bake them and crush them. And yes, I managed whole oyster shells before but gave up trying to crush them!!</p> <p>If she is in better form tomorrow and the weather is milder (it was lashing with rain and strong winds today) then I'll put her out and see how she gets on.</p> <p>thanks again xx </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18157 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:57:08 +0000 Mama 18157@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Aw a quack sounds good Karen and yes a liitle bucket as mo says if she has to be confined for a bit longer.I know how hard it is to get certain things as we have the same problem apart from the oyster shell,all my neighbours eat them so got a supply of shells .A beggar to smash though as they go flying when you hit them with a hammer so egg shells are the easiest option for you if needed .So hope her little rest in duckie hospital and your tlc will work .We are all rooting for her and you.Mama x </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18156 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:42:27 +0000 dollydylo 18156@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Hi Mo.. hope I have, but won't count my eggs yet LOL. </p> <p>Think I will keep her in the shed for tonight and see how she is in the morning rather than stressing and moving her. There is no way the others will let me catch them!!! </p> <p>I am at home baking all morning so will have time to keep popping out and checking on her.</p> <p>And we have run out of cider vinegar.. will see if hubby can find some on his way back, as it is very hard to find suppliers of things like that where we are unfortunately </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18155 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:14:09 +0000 m40mo 18155@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>nice you got quacked at, guess a bucket would be good but depeneds how long you are leaving her there, think she would be happier back with the others over night or could you put one of the other ducks in with her x </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18154 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:09:45 +0000 dollydylo 18154@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Afternoon!</p> <p>Well I just checked on her again and she was up and about (as much as she can be while in a small shed!) and quacked at me when I looked in. She has been pretty quite this past 24 hours so I was delighted I got some attitude from her!</p> <p>I have layers pellets and a water feeder in with her, but was wondering if I needed a small bucket of water for her to dip her head in too... had assumed she wouldn't due to no foraging but thought I had best check! </p> <p>thanks! </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18152 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:15:55 +0000 Mama 18152@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>So sorry she isn't getting better Karen and like you I had forgotten the baked egg shells. If you have any cider vinegar a bit in the water may perk her up a bit .Think we all share your worry as caring pet owners and friends do .Truly hope she will recover soon .Mama x </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18151 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:08:27 +0000 m40mo 18151@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>aww Karen what a worry for you she does indeed sound poorly, fingers crossed some rest in the warm will help her x </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18150 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:58:27 +0000 dollydylo 18150@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>So sorry for delay in update - it was a bit manic this morning!</p> <p>Let the ducks out for breakfast, and the poorly girl seemed a bit perkier. she came out last but had a bit of a forage before sitting down and resting. she then got up and just seemed a bit slower than the others but fine, if you know what I mean.</p> <p>Got back a while ago and she was sitting at the far edge of the duck compound facing away (the chickens do that when they really aren't well, so it always worries me). The others came quacking towards me for food but she stayed still.</p> <p>I have now made the broody hen shed a sick bay and placed her in there with lots of bedding and food/water. the weather is rotten today so I think that is the best plan. It will also still be warmer than in the garage.</p> <p>Fingers crossed this helps. Will boil some eggs for her later and put some crushed baked egg shells in there too - a trick I always used to do with the chickens but had completely forgotten about!</p> <p>will keep you updated x </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18145 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:35:09 +0000 m40mo 18145@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>hope all is well this morning Karen,<br /> been thinking of your duck and wondering if you saw her in the state she was in the morning then slightly better after the school run could the egg be in the pool or under a bush somewhere,<br /> I have read lots of times on here about adding oystershell to strengthen egg shells in ducks and Sarahs idea ive read before on garden birds sites and have tried them uncooked with my garden birds in spring as the female needs alot of extra calcium for her egg marathon but they didnt touch them, but their food should be enough to keep things normal and has been until now, I think they should be fine once back in a natural rythem after the moult but I like to suppliment with spinnach and it seems to work for my girls and is a tasty treat for them to x </p> http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=2922#post-18132 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:29:11 +0000 campbell ridge 18132@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ <p>Hi Karen, sorry to hear about your girl. Grit for chickens is to grind up their food and is not for extra calcium. Pop some used egg shells in the oven and bake, or just crush them finely in a blender and mix this in with their food over the next few days to see if this helps.<br /> Mine absolutely love a warm bath, not a lukewarm one and as always, I opt for swimming, drinking and then more swimming fresh water.<br /> Lets hope she is recovered in the morning.<br /> Sarah </p>