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