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