How To Care For Abandoned Quail Eggs. The mother will also feed the chicks and keep them safe. Or while many songbirds do start to incubate the day before or the day the last egg is laid sometimes the parents make exceptions.
After 10 days the viability starts going down which will lower your hatch rate. The humidity also stays in a 45-65 range since opening the incubator to turn the eggs really drops the humidity for about 30 mins. And in case of raising chicks with hens or mother quails it is best to separate them from their mom when they are fully grown and can thrive on their own.
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The humidity also stays in a 45-65 range since opening the incubator to turn the eggs really drops the humidity for about 30 mins. When I found the eggs the temp was about 70 degrees. Learn how to nest and hatch quails or any pet bird and what procedures to follow to ensure the chicks will live. Photos donated by Jessica.