Below is a table showing nutrient content of a quail egg Water Protein Fat Carbohydrates Total ash Calorific value
74 % 13 % 11 % 1 % 1 % 649kj / 100g liquid
Raising Quail Chicks
Quails never incubate their eggs . So , a farmer can produce chicks by hatching their eggs through chickens or artificially through using incubators . Incubation period for quail egg is about 16 to 18 days . For maximum egg production , 16 hours of lighting period is required daily inside the quail house . Keep newly born quail chicks in a brooder house . Chicks need artificial heat and temperature management system for 14 to 21 days from their birth . Quail chicks become very sensitive . They can be raised in both litter and battery system . Keep in mind the following factors while raising quail chicks .
� Adequate temperature
� Sufficient light
� Proper air movement
� Density of quail chicks
� Supply of food and water
� Hygienic rearing rules
Quail Diseases Diseases are less in quails , compared to other poultry birds . But they have to be taken good care of
and managed properly , to keep them free from all types of diseases or illness . Good care and management is a must for profitable quail farming business . Generally they are not provided any disease preventive vaccines . Quail chicks can ’ t tolerate weather change , and sudden temperature change . So they get affected by disease , if they experience sudden temperature or weather changes .
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