Quail farming is a greatly advantageous good business for farmers to meet population nutrition demands. There are some management practices that must be put in place for successful production
Additionally, quails give early returns sine females start laying between 6-7 weeks and eggs hatch after 17 days. Furthermore quails survive for 3- 4 years. It is important not to allow allow entry of strangers in quail houses.
Management
Always keep one male for every 5 females for successful breeding and hatch eggs that weigh 9-11 grams with hard shells.
Ensure to select high breeds and keep houses dry and clean for better egg production.
Furthermore, install light in bird houses for 16 hours for maximum egg production and keep chicks in brooder house with managed temperature and heat for 14-21 days.
Establish cages 5mm by 5mm with proper ventilation to ease proper management and disease control.
Additionally, provide balanced feeds for better growth and also keep quail houses dry and clean to avoid disease outbreak.
Ensure proper air movement in bird house to control of disease outbreak and also separate birds basing on age, health condition. Lastly, give birds balanced feeds and clean fresh water.
Quail farming advantages
Quail products have market since they are small and easily priced. The enterprise is also source of employment. Additionally, quails require less capital and space to raise with increased disease resistance.
Lastly the birds grow and mature fast growth with high. Quails alos tolerate weather and temperature changes.
