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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