You love the humidity pump, but that's the exact reason why you are having problems. It dumps too much water into the reservoir when it never should overflow.
No good person takes pleasure in this, but it is what we must do as the circle of life continues. Thank you SO much for sharing, this makes my heart feel lighter about the process without scissors
thank you. but, I'm not sure I get it. What is your thumb on? heart? artery? what exactly are you feeling for? and, is the back of the bird hold just to get the pressure? I hate getting it wrong. want to have just as quick and painless, frightless experience as you have shown.
What kind of lighting do you provide for the quail? I presume that those Christmas lights are just for decoration. Thanks for sharing your set up. Very creative.
I haven’t had to shop for any parts yet so I am not sure. I believe these are meant to be throw away once broken. If you are using it all the time this may not be the unit for you. Maybe try to find a cheap used one that you can use for parts. Good luck let me know what you find.
I was thinking about using one of these wire racks for my quail and came across your channel. Love the simplicity of all your builds. I'm certain as more people find your videos your channel will become very popular. Thanks for taking the time to create this wonderful resource!
This is much better than those double-banded loops they sell. The string looks like it lets their legs move more freely. The premade ones have them tripping. Also the loops on this would be easier to get around their sqirmy legs..... I tried the shot glass technique and found that not to work, ever, since they always manage to jump out.... I recently fixed a splay by putting it into a paper egg carton. They can run around and go from slot to slot but the wall tapers so it always falls to the bottom with legs directed in. That worked so well that I though about making one with a paper bottom and clear top to watch. Of course I punched more airholes before closing the lid.
Interesting. What if the eggs arrived relatively cold like under 50F. Would it be best to let them slowly come to room temperature then put them into the incubator or would you still put them right in there?
Great setup. I use the cups and they occasionally will freeze. The "valves" that are triggered by the yellow tab get some "junk" in them occasionally and o end up with water in poop tray. I may switch to nipples soon
It was a very promising share. I tried tonight and it did what you showed in the video, I chucked it aside after 30sec and the bird caught it’s breath whilst I was on the second, the second came back after 60sec of this technique. I pressed VERY firmly too for the second one! So, I went to quail pop and they didn’t come back to life(& injured). I really had hopes for the method in this video… Unfortunately I cannot recommend this method. Sorry. *This was my first time dispatching Quail.
Not sure what’s going on. Have not had that issue. Everyone has a way of dispatching, which ever way works best for you is definitely the way to go. Also if dispatching for consumption you should be removing head.
Could I ask, Why do you not turn the turner feature on for 48 hours? Is it related to them having been shipped, or do you do the same procedure for eggs you hatch?
Only with shipped eggs. It gives a chance for the air sack to settle and reattach if the eggs had rough handling. Your own eggs there is no need to wait to turn turner on.
I am new to quail, only 2wks in since hatching. One unfortunately was injured with a tendon slip. After 3rd day, no improvement. This seemed calm and peaceful from my perspective. Chick is not suffering. Deep breath, it's part of what I signed up for🩷
Hello, does actually do a good job compacting? Ei does it hit hard and compact. I’ve used a rental (other brand) that didn’t seem to compact very well. Thanks
I’m fighting with them to give me an exact date and time for pick up they’re gonna send me a whole new machine! Dude I wish I could contact you and talk with you about all of this. I’m literally so frustrated!
Will you need to place the pvc tubing inside the quail cage since the horizontal nipple won't extend out as far? I'm currently working on my first hutch and was thinking about mimicking your setup. Thanks for sharing. Also wondering how far off the cage floor you place them.
Good morning, This setup is working great, I installed a larger heater and have not had any more freeze ups. I think the old heater may have failed and that’s why I had the freeze up. The pipe on the outside works great. I have the nipples about 4”-6” above the floor
@@thelarochellefarm595 Thanks for the response. Would you be able to share which heater and pump you use? I was looking at a low gpm pump because I was concerned that the psi would be too high at the nipple.
@@harrelsonbryan80 this is the pump I use VIVOSUN 130GPH Submersible... www.amazon.com/dp/B07RVHDZN1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share But I do have a large system attached to that pump. You can likely go small if your cage isn’t as big. I use a 1200 watt stock tank deicer to keep water warm. I use a 300 watt deicer in my chicken set up. For a tank I recommend a cooler. I do have a video on here with my chicken water setup also. I recommend installing tank above cages. It’s easier on the pump to push water down as compared to pull water up. Also if pump ever fails the birds will still get water by gravity feed.
Will that work in -10 because I saw one person show that it won't freeze. That is if the nipples are in the pipe like yours. Merry Christmas! I love those white birds!
This is to give those who may have issues dispatching birds other ways some options. You may think it’s mean and painful while others may not. No meals that you eat end up in a plastic bag for you to purchase on there own.
from Peru lima I bought a real 49 plus the truth is I had nothing to modify in the incubator the seller told me to only add water to the level of the front tray on the right side and I followed that advice I have been over 2 years and 85% hatch without modify anything and without the sirio even though I have the pump I don't need to install it hopefully it will be of some use to those who have this incubator
When using the pump and setting it to a certain humidity % is where the problem arises. Sure you can fill the trays and not worry about overflowing. One needs to be cautious when using the pump that is where the issue is.
I understand for feeders but for eating, myself, I want it to pump the blood 🩸 out to clean the arteries. Maybe with such a small bird, it isn’t an issue🤷♀️
I want to sale as whole as possible with the head on which to me makes very nice presentation so I'm going to try this and as soon as it's knocked out and done twitching I'll slit the throat and see how that works out. I'd also like to sale or even for my own consumption
@@thelarochellefarm595 Thank you so much! You can tell I have never undone zip ties ever lol. I was thinking of how to get the clippers between the leg and the tie itself. I'm a dummy!
Thanks for sharing, I missed the live the other night. I surmise this basically does what a snake does when it constricts. This looks clean and fairly easy. I haven't yet dispatched any of my birds even though I have an extra rooster or two. My first question is how much pressure does it take? You clearly have have larger stronger hands than I do. Second question: Can this method be used to prekill chicks for feeding to reptiles? Last time I tried varying my diet by giving my white lipped python a quail chick the poor thing was screaming as she dragged it back into her lair and the others in the box were peeping back, it was horrid lol Thanks!
