How to Raise Quails
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature for brooding quail chicks?
A) 105°F constant temperature
B) 65°F for the first week, increasing by 5°F each week
C) 75°F constant temperature
D) 95°F for the first week, decreasing by 5°F each week
  • 2. What type of bedding is NOT recommended for quail chicks?
A) Newspaper
B) Pine shavings
C) Paper towels
D) Straw
  • 3. At what age do quails typically start laying eggs?
A) 2-4 weeks
B) 20-24 weeks
C) 12-16 weeks
D) 6-8 weeks
  • 4. What is a common protein percentage for quail chick starter feed?
A) 28-30%
B) 16-18%
C) 10-12%
D) 20-22%
  • 5. What is the recommended floor space per quail in a pen?
A) 1 square foot
B) 2 square feet
C) 3 square feet
D) 0.5 square feet
  • 6. What is a common cause of cannibalism in quails?
A) Overcrowding
B) Lack of water
C) Plenty of space
D) Too much light
  • 7. What is grit important for quails?
A) Digestion
B) Bone strength
C) Eggshell thickness
D) Feather growth
  • 8. How often should quail water be changed?
A) Only when dirty
B) Monthly
C) Weekly
D) Daily
  • 9. What is a common predator of quails?
A) Earthworms
B) Hawks
C) Rabbits
D) Squirrels
  • 10. What type of waterer is best for young quail chicks?
A) Open bucket of water
B) Automatic waterer
C) Shallow waterer with marbles or pebbles
D) Poultry nipple drinker
  • 11. What is the average lifespan of a quail?
A) 10-12 years
B) 5-7 years
C) 2-3 years
D) 6 months
  • 12. What is a symptom of coccidiosis in quails?
A) Increased appetite
B) Bloody droppings
C) Clear droppings
D) Rapid feather growth
  • 13. What is the purpose of providing hiding places in a quail pen?
A) Keep the pen clean
B) Provide a place to sunbathe
C) Reduce stress and prevent fighting
D) Encourage egg laying
  • 14. What is the best time of day to collect quail eggs?
A) Afternoon
B) Night
C) Evening
D) Morning
  • 15. What is the ideal humidity level for incubating quail eggs?
A) 70-80%
B) 55-65%
C) 20-30%
D) 90-100%
  • 16. What is the incubation period for quail eggs?
A) 21-23 days
B) 17-18 days
C) 10-12 days
D) 28-30 days
  • 17. What is the process of turning quail eggs during incubation called?
A) Lockdown
B) Candling
C) Pipping
D) Hatching
  • 18. Why is it important to stop turning eggs a few days before hatching?
A) To save energy
B) To reduce humidity in the incubator
C) To prevent the eggs from exploding
D) To allow the chick to position itself for hatching
  • 19. What is the term for a baby quail?
A) Poult
B) Fawn
C) Kid
D) Chick
  • 20. What is the best material for building a quail run floor?
A) Wire mesh
B) Concrete
C) Asphalt
D) Wood
  • 21. What should you do if a quail chick has 'pasty butt'?
A) Cull the chick
B) Apply antibiotic ointment
C) Gently clean the vent with a warm, damp cloth
D) Isolate the chick and let it heal on its own
  • 22. Why should you avoid using cedar shavings for quail bedding?
A) They attract mites
B) They are too dusty
C) They don't absorb moisture well
D) The oils can be toxic to birds
  • 23. Which of these plants is safe for quails to eat?
A) Nightshade
B) Foxglove
C) Clover
D) Ragweed
  • 24. What is the term for when quails stop laying eggs due to short daylight hours?
A) Winter pause
B) Autumn molt
C) Summer slump
D) Spring fever
  • 25. How can you encourage quails to lay more eggs during winter?
A) Provide supplemental lighting
B) Force them to molt
C) Increase their protein intake drastically
D) Move them to a warmer location
  • 26. What vitamin is particularly important for quail egg production?
A) Vitamin E
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
  • 27. Which quail breed is known for its meat production?
A) Chinese Painted
B) Button
C) Jumbo Brown
D) King
  • 28. What is candling used for during quail egg incubation?
A) Measuring the egg's temperature
B) Determining the chick's gender
C) Checking for fertility
D) Identifying eggshell cracks
  • 29. What is 'lockdown' in the context of quail incubation?
A) The period before hatching where the incubator isn't opened
B) The process of chilling the eggs before incubation
C) A type of egg incubator
D) A method of securing the incubator lid
  • 30. What is a common symptom of scaly leg mites in quails?
A) Thickened, crusty scales on the legs
B) Feather loss
C) Weight gain
D) Sneezing and coughing
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