I know it’s extremely rare but not unheard of for a female to sit on her eggs in captivity but mine has been doing it consistently. I used a laser thermometer and the eggs are receiving adequate warmth. Is there anything I should do to prepare IF they actually hatch? Should I give her a heat lamp to help? IF they hatch should I move them to a brooder by themselves or with their mama? Thanks!
I wanted to share a recent tragedy that occurred in hopes anyone can pass this information on to others who may not know like I didn’t. A day ago one of my button quail hatched, the only one of the bunch, I went to remove him from the incubator today after a short nap but was surprised to see him no where in sight…
Somehow someway the chick had climbed up into the incubators fan and unfortunately didn’t make it. It appears the fan hit the chick :( I had no idea this was even a possibility as the openings were so so so small but it happened. My heart is shattered but if this information can help anyone from this tragedy happening then my chick didn’t die in vain. Thank you for your time.