Sounds very interesting.

I'd be interested to see where you're at if you're still working this project John!

This was great, I've been looking for "quail vs chicken" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Eeyila Rudimentary Expediency - (just google it ) ? It is a great one of a kind guide for discovering how to raise healthy and fertile quail without the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my partner got excellent results with it.

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How is your quail doing, Ernst?

Thank you!

Thank you

Thank you!

Thank you, I'm glad you are enjoying the channel.

You're welcome. Good luck with your breeding program!

This was great, I've been looking for "quail coop" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Eeyila Rudimentary Expediency - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a good exclusive product for discovering how to raise healthy and fertile quail minus the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my co-worker got excellent results with it.

Thank you!

Thanks for the comment Dana! I too have worked with reptiles for almost 20 years and worked closely with Bill & Kathy Love in their cornsnake breeding ventures and have found out that a large percentage of reptile breeders / dealers are crooks and only out to make a buck. Not all, but a large percentage. And briefly working for Glades Herp I saw that often. I've also dealt with some really solid herpers that have what they say. I agree with your Punnett square comment, and yes it is a gamble when trying to use the square but it is a starting point for beginners new to genetics. I also agree with getting your stock from reputable breeders. I only buy hatching eggs only from three breeders and now use those lines to improve on mine. Again, thanks for the comment!

Thank you! I try to keep things as simple as possible.

@@CoturnixCorner Thank you. Very interesting. Could I ask you to do a more in-depth video please? It would be great to see how you manage the pedigree, etc. You focussed on Mendelian genetics in this video but it would be nice to see you talk about heritability through other mechanisms. I've a feeling that this would make a very interesting video.

I get 80 - 90% hatch rates on my eggs and 60 - 70% on shipped eggs using my DIY incubator. The forced air channel on the back pretty much distributes the heat evenly. I checked the temps at the top and bottom of the incubator and had only a half to one degree difference. My Little Giant isn't that uniform, it has warm and cool spots. Thanks for the comment!

Thank you, very seldom do I introduce new blood to my line. I have three different bloodlines that I work with to improve on my line so I don't see the need for new blood at this time.

@@CoturnixCorner Many thanks Terry I suppose that the more of your own birds you have the less you need to buy in all the best keep well

Probably the usual ones like deformity and high death rates

UPDATE: Since my original post, I've hatched one batch (33 hatched from 40 set) from mothers/sons and one batch (53 hatched from 60 set) from sisters/brothers. They're all still alive with no noticeable deformaties.

@@thatbubbleguy from what I understand they're good for like 15 generations before they start having problems

Birds can go awhile with the gene pool I would just bring in some new blood when you can to keep from getting completely inbred

Never cross a son to his mother, grandmother or sisters. You can breed father to daugther but better is grandfather to granddaugther. Breeding first and second cousins is also a good option. When you start tot breed selective, start with 2 lines of breeding stock. First generations hens 1 x FG roos 2 Cross their kids back to grandpa from the paternal line. Cross this generation back to (second) cousins from the maternal line Having 4 or even more lines is even better. Select them all the same and breed between the lines. An good way to start new lines is to breed according to the double vigor factor. Search on internet, it's really worth your time. Unrelated to each other but inbred lines: AxB = hybrid 1 Hybrid 1, these hybrids have the best genetics of both parents, generation 1 often does not have any of the bad genetics of their parents, they are superior to both parent lines= vigor factor. Vigor hybrids grow faster, bigger, oriduce better and have a better feeding conversion. Hybrid 1 x Line C= Hybrid 2, double vigor factor. Double vigor is when your single vigor factor animals are crossed to a new unrelated line. The first vigor hybrids had all good genetics feim their parents remember? The double vigor hybrid has the same, best of both parents. BUT...1 of their parents already had supreme genetics due to the vigor factor, youngsters from this double vigor cross are DOUBLE blessed, they have all the good from 3 lines, they are superior to both parents including the first vigor generation, whom was already superior to the first 2 lines. All commercial livestock is bred to the double vigor principal, starting with 3 (or more, chickens are often double vigor x double vigor) different breeds of animal. For an exampel: Red Angus x black Angus= vigor cross. Vigor cross x Limousine = double vigor beef cow. Superior to all starting breeds. Better feed to meat ratio, grows faster, less health/fysical problems, more milk for calves. When we talk about animals who have multiple youngsters in 1 go, like pigs and rabbits, the double vigor females also have more youngsters and a higher milk production to feed the youngsters.

Possible, but I would give me a little more time. They should be crowing by 8 - 10 weeks.

Thanks Terry, this morning while taking care of them I saw a white one crow. This is my first time with quail,but certainly not farm animals or other poultry. I love watching these birds, and learning. I'll probably keep quail the rest of my life now, God willing. Thanks again and God bless you.

@@sandyriver1043 Thank you!

Don't know anything about it, sorry

Thank you! I'm glad you like it.

@@CoturnixCorner most wellcome...i am from pakistan..i like your videos....have you hatched quail chicks by incubator???/. plzz share result...i am so excited to see your hatching result....Keep it up ...Goodjob

@@muhammada723 Yes, I use a homebuilt incubator and get between 80 - 90% hatch rates from my eggs.

@@CoturnixCorner wawao.......you should be make a video and upload on youtube...

Actually, I was thinking about doing an update video just because so many of my methods and criteria have changed. Thanks for asking!

I don't do anything special other than being in the quail room, I guess they get used to me :)

If you have multiple hens and roosters to start with you probably already have a diverse line. When you say siblings I'm assuming you only have one hen and one rooster which would mean all offspring would have the same mother and father. Otherwise, if you have multiple hens and multiple roosters your hatch would consist of multiple bloodlines. If you are concerned about in-breeding you could hatch out eggs from another source to introduce new blood and genetics.

Coturnix Corner thanks for your prompt response. My concern would be if am starting out and I get a couple dozen hatching eggs I would assume most would be from only a few parents with no way to know. Can the breeding program start with the hatched out males and females even though they may be siblings?

@@artfulcarver3578 sure. If you are concerned, contact the breeder you purchased the eggs from and see if you can get some more info on the bloodlines and his breeding program.

I do. I use the small 4" colored zip ties to differentiate different blood lines and males.

Sound like they are pretty, if assholish! What did you ever do about their meanness factor?

If you hatch your own chicks they will be used to the commotion so I wouldn't worry too much about it. My shop gets a lot of traffic and the quail don't seem to mind. Thanks for commenting!

Coturnix Corner thAnks that helps

I work out in the quail room several hours a day so I guess they are kind of used to seeing me.

Usually around 8 - 10 weeks they will start breeding and laying fertile eggs. I retire my roosters at 6 months and my hens at 1 year. Hope this helps.

Hey me too

Actually yes I do. Zack and myself are teaming up and collaborating on some video ideas. Coming soon!

@@CoturnixCorner I could tell that you follow. The things you talk about in your selective breeding are what I have heard Zack say. I'm hopin' to order Jumbo Wilds from them soon, I love their passion for what they do. :)

Yes I do. I select eggs that weigh between 14 - 16 grams, occasionally 18. Good question, thanks!

Coturnix Corner so, if it’s less you don’t hatch them out?

@@bethannemcintyre2951 I usually won't incubate an egg under 14 grams unless it is a color that produces smaller eggs and I want to produce more chicks. But I always strive to increase the egg size of my smaller layers. If that make sense.

It could be anything, I would need a lot more information to answer your question.

congrats!