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