Raising Quails by Abdallah Hayar
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Cage construction (Copyright: Abdallah Hayar)
Store	Manufacturer	Materials- Description - Purpose - Instructions	Number needed	Quantity ordered	Price each	Total price	Photo
Home Depot	Everbilt	1/2 in. x 2 ft. x 25 ft. 19-Gauge Steel Hardware Cloth -Constructed of galvanized steel wire and for corrosion resistance and extended use -protect the quail against predators	1	1		34.95
Amazon	FORMUFIT	FORMUFIT F0344WT-WH-8 4-Way Tee PVC Fitting, Furniture Grade, 3/4" Size, White (Pack of 8) -Needed for cage corners	8	Pack of 8		20.99
Home Depot	Charlotte Pipe	3/4 in. Schedule 40 Tee S x S x S Pro Pack (20-Pack)	8	Pack of 20	0.53	10.83
Home Depot	Charlotte Pipe	3/4 in. PVC 90-Degree Elbow Socket x Socket Pro Pack (35-Pack) -4 are needed for the cage door -8 are needed for legs stability and smooth movement	12	Pack of 35	0.38	13.26
Home Depot	JM eagle	3/4 in. x 10 ft. PVC Schedule 40 Conduit -Outside diameter: 1.050 inches, Inside diameter: 0.824 Thickness: 0.226 Weight 2.4 lb -Heat and corrosion resistance for longevity -More weather resistant than regular white PVC pipes	5	5	11.16	55.8
Amazon	DEWILL	DEWILL Ratchet-type Pipe and PVC Cutter, One-hand Fast Pipe Cutting Tool, for Cutting1-5/8 inch PVC PPR Plastic Hoses and Pipe, Suitable for Home Working and Plumber Cut faster but in slightly oblique angle compared to Quick-Release Mini Tube Cutter	1	1		15.58
Amazon	Fi-Shock Store	Fi-Shock FW-00018D 250-Feet 17 Gauge Spool Aluminum Wire -Tensile strength: 38,000 PSI, Breaking load: 90 lbs, Will not rust -Use to tie hardware cloth to PVC pipes	1	1		9.79

Fitting pieces needed:
4-way Tee X 8
Tees X 8
Elbow X 12

PVC pieces needed:

Length: 24” X 8
Columns: 10” X 6
Width Front: 10” X 2 + 19” X 2
Width Back: 30” X 2
Width Middle: 14.5” X 4
Door: 8” X 4
Legs: 4” X 4
Total: 476” = less than 480”=10 X12” X 4 pipes

Cutting 10 ft pipes
Pipe1: 24”+24”+24”+24”+10”+10”+4”= 120”
Pipe2: 24”+24”+24”+24”+10”+10”+4”= 120”
Pipe3:30”+30”+19”+10”+19”+4”+4” = 118”
Pipe4: 14.5”+14.5”+14.5”+14.5”+10”+10”+8”+8”+8”+8” = 110” Remaining 10” cannot be used because it has larger diameter connection
Pipe5: 10”

Cage dimensions:

Each connection adds 1.25” to the length. The pipe actual diameter is 1.05” +0.2” because pipes may be cut slightly oblique.
Actual width back 30” + 1.25”X 2 = 32.5”
Actual width front 19” + 10” + 1.25”X 3 = 32.75”
Actual length: 24”+ 24” + 1.25”X3 = 51.75”
Actual height: 10” + 1.25”X 2 = 12.5”

Cutting hardware cloth
-Mesh around 2 ft X (32.5+12.5) X 2 = 90”+1” extra= 91” X 2 pieces = 182”
-Back: 2 ft X (32.5”+ 3”extra) = 35.5”
-Front 2 ft X (12.5” + 3” extra) = 15.5”
-Middle 2 ft X 8” x 2 pieces = 16”
-Door 7” X 14”
Used 182.5” + 35.5” + 16” + 7” = 241” =~20 ft. Remaining 2 ft X 5 ft
Note: Use a plier to cut spikes from hardware cloth by tilting them 4 times perpendicular to the surface

Egg incubation
Last incubation (2/10/2021)			Hatching 16 days later (2/26/2021)
Store	Manufacturer	Materials- Description - Purpose - Instructions		Number needed	Quantity ordered	Price each	Total price	Photo
Amazon	wuyule	Egg Incubator 9-35 Digital Eggs Incubators for Hatching Eggs with Fully Automatic Turner, Humidity Control LED Candler, Mini Egg Incubator Breeder -Power: 40 W; Automatically turns the eggs horizontally (lateral movement for each rotation is 3 cm). Stop rotating eggs 3 days before hatching. -Keep the incubator in the white original Styrofoam that was used for shipping and add towels on top to prevent heat loss -Top right photo is the measured temperature in °C inside the incubator without the Styrofoam protection. Note that the right side is few degrees colder because the hot air is blown on the left side. -Can incubate 5 eggs per row X 7 rows = 35 quail eggs simultaneously; -Best option is to just put 3 dividers and add 10 eggs to each space -Putting water in the bottom tray always causes humidity to rise to ~ 90%. It is better to place a bottle cap full of water (with a mesh on top to prevent quail from drowning when they hatch) to increase humidity to just ~ 60%.		1			59.99
Amazon	Undique Store	18 Coturnix Quail Hatching Eggs - Assorted Colors ($19.61) were ordered from E-bay sweet_tweets_quail on Sun 7/19/2020 and delivered on Wed 7/22/2020. Assorted rare colors. Bird types may include Pearl, Snowy, Silver, Tuxedo, Tibetan, Pastel, Pansy, Italian, Golden Fawn, Falb Fee, Grau Fee, JMF Pharoah, or Jumbo Recessive White. Alternate source: Amazon 36 fertile Jumbo coturnix quail eggs for hatching This Corturnix Jumbo quail eggs come from organically fed quail happily kept at a ratio of 1 male to 4 females to achieve high egg fertility rates.		35	Pack of 36	0.97	34.99
Amazon	Govee	Govee Hygrometer Thermometer, Wireless Thermometer, Mini Bluetooth Humidity Sensor with Notification Alert, Data Storage and Export, 262 Feet Connecting Range Smart App Control: Easily monitor temperature and humidity in real-time on the app. 262 ft connecting distance (no obstacles) allows you to quickly get data remotely from anywhere in your home. (Not WiFi Version). Sample every 2 seconds. Data Storage & Export: Featuring 20-day on-board data storage, you can get recent temp & humidity records through curve graph. Press "Export Data as CSV" on the app to export the last 2 years' data to your phone		1			14.99
Amazon	Veanic	Veanic 4-Pack Mini Digital Electronic Temperature Humidity Meters Gauge Indoor Thermometer Hygrometer LCD Display for Humidors Car Greenhouse Indicator Room - Celsius °C Display -Place one on the right side and one on the left side inside the incubator		2	Pack of 4		12.99

Breeding the newborn quails

Store	Manufacturer	Materials- Description - Purpose - Instructions	Number needed	Quantity ordered	Price each	Total price	Photo
Target	Sterilite	Sterilite 18.5" x 14" Plastic File Box Clear/Black Outside Dimensions: 18 1/2" x 14" x 11" -Good for up to 20 chicks -Place box outside near house wall and protect from rain -Add cardboard/towels on the outside wall of the box to prevent heat loss -Add brick around to prevent predators from moving the box	1			10.49
Amazon	Saint-Gobain ADFORS	Saint-Gobain ADFORS FCS9371-M Aluminum Window Screen, 48" x 84", Charcoal 48 inch x 84 inch; Durable, rust resistant, will not sag; Protective finish that prevents corrosion and strengthens the weave -Cut the screen with scissors to the size of the box (18.5"+2" X 14"+2"); Place the screen on top of cage -This will prevent the quails from jumping outside the box; it protects them from predators	1			13.59
Amazon	U Brands	U Brands Binder Clips, Large 2-Inch Width, 1-Inch Paper Holding Capacity, Black and Silver Steel, 12-Count 12 large binder clips that are 2" wide and hold up to 1" of paper Classic black metal with silver steel arms provide rigidity -Use them to attach the aluminum screen to the top of the cage	1	pack of 12		6.35
Amazon	KETOTEK	KETOTEK Digital Thermostat Outlet Plug Temperature Controller Socket Heating Cooling with Probe 120V 15A for Heater Fan Celsius/Fahrenheit Display -Temperature control range: (-40°C to ~120°C), Output: Max 15A/120V -Temperature probe can be placed outside, use settings: turn on below 14°C and turn off above 18°C	1		1	25.99
Amazon	VIVOSUN	VIVOSUN Durable Waterproof Seedling Heat Mat Warm Hydroponic Heating Pad 10" x 20.75" MET Standard 20 watts measured with Kill A Watt EZ P3 = 0.16A at 124 Volts Temperature 36.2 center 41.1 measured with later thermometer Nubee NUB8380. Room temperature was 24.4 Raised Temperature from 24.4 to 33.3 and decrease humidity from 47% to 33% according to Veanic -Place heating mat at the bottom of the box and add newspapers on top, Replace news paper and clean cage every few days -Connect to temperature controller	1			16.99
Amazon	AikTryee	Aquarium Thermometer, Fish Tank Thermometer, Water Thermometer seachem Prime with LCD Display Fahrenheit/Celsius by AikTryee 1 x Digital Aquarium Thermometer, 2 x Suction cup mounts, 1 x User manual, LR44 battery included Place probe inside the box at the bottom to check temperature. It should not exceed 40°C under the lamp	1			4.98
Amazon	MACGOAL	MACGOAL Automatic Poultry Feeder Small, Waste Free Chicken Feeder Jar, Baby Chick Feeder for Birds Pigeon Quail 1 Quart (Red and White) made from high quality plastic (Polyethylene), corrosion resistant, discoloration resistant and ageing resistant 6.3" (Diameter of the base) x 9.45" (Height); -Use Dumor Chick Starter/Grower 20% Feed	1			8.19
Amazon	246	246 Miller Quail Base Bundled with Little Giant Screw-On Poultry Jar Heavy Duty Translucent Plastic Container Heavy-duty polystyrene that is designed to withstand heat, cold, and cracks, dimensions of 3.5" Diameter x 7.25" High -Place pebbles in water to prevent quail chick from drowning -Place in corner away from heating lamp because to prevent quail chick from drowning because they tend to go near lamp to get warm	1			10.99
Amazon	Simple Designs	Simple Designs LD1003-WHT Basic Metal Flexible Hose Neck Desk Lamp, White Dimensions: H: 13.85" Shade Diameter: 5" ; Dimensions: H: 13.85" Shade Diameter: 5" -Connect lamp to dimmer -Place the base of the lamp outside the box on a brick	1			11.49
Amazon	SYLVANIA	65 Watt - BR30 - Reflector Flood - 120 Volt - Medium Base- Incandescent Light Bulb - Sylvania 15165 Diameter: 3.75", MOL: 5.38" Average Life Hours: 2000	1			6.47
Amazon	Lutron	Lutron Credenza LED+ Plug-In Lamp Dimmer Switch for dimmable LED, Halogen and Incandescent Bulbs \| TTCL-100H-BR Works with up to 100 Watts of dimmable LEDs or 300 Watts of Halogen or Incandescent Bulbs -Adjust bulb intensity with dimmer	1			14.95

Feeding the quails
Store	Manufacturer	Materials- Description - Purpose - Instructions	Number needed	Quantity ordered	Price each	Total price	Photo
Quails older than 6 weeks
Tractor Supply	Producer's Pride	Producer's Pride 16% Mini-Pellet Layer Chicken Feed, 40 lb., 3005205-205 -Use for quails that are older than 6 weeks (High in calcium low in protein for egg production) -A complete formula for egg-producing poultry, with the necessary vitamins and minerals needed to support productive hens. -Primary Ingredient(s): Crude Protein (min): 16.00%, Crude Fat (min): 1.50%, Crude Fiber (min): 10.00%. According to tag attached to bag: Crude protein 16%, Lysine 0.6%, Methionine 0.3%, Crude Fat 2.5%, Crude fiber 8%, Calcium min 3.4% max 3.9%, phosphorus 0.45%, salt min 0.25% max 0.65%, sodium 0.15% max 0.23% -Use bags to collect quail manure	1		0.29/lb	11.69
Amazon	Rite Farm	2 Pack of Rite Farm Products Turbo Pro 10# capacity baby Chick Feeders Poultry Chicken 11 inches wide by 7.25 inches tall -It barely fit the cage door opening. Need to be squeezed a little bit Use Producer's Pride 16% Mini-Pellet Layer Chicken Feed, 40 lb Capacity of feeder red container: 4296 g = 9.46 lb Additional custom built-in extension: 2380 g = 5.24 lb Total: 6676 g = 14.7 lb Consumption= ~30 g = 0.066 lb = 2 cents /quail/day if no food is wasted A female quail lays 1 egg every ~ 1.5 days	2	pack of 2		19.99
Small chicks up to 6 weeks
Tractor Supply	DuMOR	Dumor Chick Starter/Grower 20% Feed, 50 lb, 3006317-306 Optimal nutrition for starting chicks and gamebirds from 6 weeks to market or laying age. ($0.35/lb) Crude Protein (min.) 20.00%, Lysine (min.) 1.00%, Methionine (min.) 0.50%, Crude Fat (min.) 3.00%, Crude Fiber (max.) 6.00%, Calcium (min.) 1.00%, Calcium (max.) 1.50%, Phosphorus (min.) 0.70%, Salt (min.) 0.25%, Salt (max.) 0.75%, Sodium (max.) 0.50%	1		0.41/lb	20.49

Warming adult quails during cold winter
Store	Manufacturer	Materials- Description - Purpose -Instructions	Number needed	Quantity ordered	Price each	Total price	Photo
Amazon	KETOTEK	KETOTEK Digital Thermostat Outlet Plug Temperature Controller Socket Heating Cooling with Probe 120V 15A for Heater Fan Celsius/Fahrenheit Display -Temperature control range: (-40°C to ~120°C), Output: Max 15A/120V -For big cage, use settings: turn on below 5°C and turn off above 9°C	1		1	25.99
Amazon	Cable Matters	[UL Listed] Cable Matters 3-Pack 3 Outlet Wall Adapter, 3 Outlet Power Cube Tap, Outlet Splitter / 3 Way Plug Adapter in Gray	1	Pack of 3	3.33	9.99
Amazon	Fluker	Fluker's Repta-Clamp Lamp with Switch for Reptiles -Made of heavy gauge painted aluminum. Ceramic socket can be used with incandescent bulbs, ceramic heat emitters, and compact fluorescent bulbs. Rated up to 250watts -Place directly on top of cage on the hardware cloth to the left. It may be attached but it risk falling and the further the lamp is the more heat is wasted	1		1	17.99
Amazon	VETRIL	Reptile Basking Spot Bulb, 100 Watt Infrared Basking Spot Lamp of Bearded Dragon, Red Heat Lamp Bulbs for Reptiles and Amphibian Use, 1Pack (Red) -Wipe the bulb if dirty otherwise the bulb could break and shatter with heat	1		1	8.99
Amazon	iPower	iPower GLHTMTL-A 48" x 20" Waterproof Durable Seedling Heat Mat Warm Hydroponic Plant for Indoor Gardening Germination Starting, Black -100 watts, keep the temperature at 10 °F-20 °F (6 °C-12 °C) higher than the surrounding air temperature -Place on top of cage to the right, add cardboard on top and an open layer feed bag to protect from water and dust	1		1	25.26
Amazon	CWKJ	CWKJ Fountain Pump, 400GPH Submersible Water Pump, Durable 25W Outdoor Fountain Water Pump with 6.5ft Power Cord, 3 Nozzles -Put in water barrel and connect to temperature controller to prevent water from freezing	1		1	19.99

Useful tools -Other improvements
Store	Manufacturer	Materials- Description - Purpose - Instructions	Number needed	Quantity ordered	Price each	Total price	Photo
Amazon	Luxet	Grabber Reacher Suction Cup Grip Tool- Long 32 Inch Foldable Strong Heavy Duty Aluminum Pick Up Stick -Use to pick up eggs that are far away within the cage	1			11.95
Amazon	BN-LINK	BN-LINK 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Programmable Timer, FD60 U6, 115V, 60Hz, Dual Outlet, Indoor, for Lamp Light Fan Security UL Listed -1 minute on/off, Up to 8 on/off cycles per day, Controls two outlets simultaneously -Add artificial light to increase egg production -Keep daylight saving time on timer (March 13-November 6= ~ 8 months) -Turn on at 6 pm off at 8 pm; Turn on at 10 pm off at 12 am; Turn on at 2 am off at 4 am; Turn on at 6 am off at 8 am -Sunlight 8 am to 6 pm = 10 hours + 8 hours artificial light = 18 hours	1			12.99
Home Depot	Husky	Husky- 1500-Lumen Portable LED Work Light 0.19 A, 23 W, Grounded Receptacle, Moisture Sealing, UV Resistant, Water Resistant The Husky 1500-Lumen LED Work Light is versatile and can be used with or without the tripod. -Connect to digital timer and place about 2-3 feet from the back of the cage	1			21.97
Home Depot	Rubbermaid Commercial Products	Brute 20 Gal. Round Vented Trash Can with Lid Proprietary design constructed with the highest quality material plus a UV inhibitor ensures long life in even the most extreme commercial environments, guaranteed to never fade, warp, crack or crush Bucket/Tub Material Polyethylene Depth X Height X Width = 22.4 X 23.7 X 19.4, Correct size: Diameter 19 1/2 Inches. Height: 22 7/8 Inches. -Use for water storage to provide water to quail waterer via gravity. It must be placed at a level higher than the quail cage.	1			29.97

Waterer Hayar's Design#4 for adult quails (Copyright: Abdallah Hayar) Advantage: Simple and shorter; Quails can drink on both sides; height can be adjusted from 1 up to 6”
Store	Manufacturer	Materials- Description - Purpose - Instructions	Number needed	Quantity ordered	Price each	Total price	Photo
Home Depot	JM eagle	JM eagle 1/2 in. x 10 ft. PVC Schedule 40 Conduit Model# 67447 Inside diameter: 0.622; Outside diameter: 0.84 The JM eagle 1/2 in. x 10 ft. PVC Conduit protects and runs cables and conductors. The Sch. 40 PVC composition is heat- and corrosion resistant. -5.50” X 2 columns -4” X 2 base -1.5” X 4 waterer tee – waterer tee -2.5” X 2 waterer-sling tee-cap and waterer-sling tee-input (Better if it is 2.6” X 2) Total = 30.2”	1			8.44
Home Depot	Formufit	3/4 in. Furniture Grade PVC Slip Sling Tee in White (8-Pack) Model #F034STE-WH-8	4	Pack of 8		16.99
Amazon	MEWTOGO	MEWTOGO Pack of 20 Chicken Waterer PVC Tee Fittings- Fully Automatic Poultry Waterers PVC Fittings for Threaded Poultry Nipples Chicken Water Drinker and Feeder Cups Minimize Leakage: The thread design on chicken waterer PVC tee fittings not only facilitates installation, but also minimizes leakage due to improper drilling, which also saves water and reduces breeding costs.	5	Pack of 20		16.99
Amazon	RentACoop	RentACoop Make Your Own Waterer Kit - Horizontal Side Chicken Nipples + Installation Piece (20 Pack) -Works only for adult quails > 6weeks	5	Pack of 20		19.95
Home Depot	Charlotte Pipe	Charlotte Pipe 1/2 in. PVC Schedule 40 Male MPT x S Adapter Model #PVC021090600HD	1			0.71
Home Depot	Charlotte Pipe	Charlotte Pipe: 1/2 in. PVC Schedule 40 Socket Cap Model #PVC021160600HD	5		0.64	3.20
Home Depot	Charlotte Pipe	Charlotte Pipe1/2 in. PVC Sch 40 90-Degree Elbow Pro Pack (30-Pack) Model #PVC 02300 0630HD	2	Pack of 30		12.97
Home Depot	Harvey	Harvey 1/2 in. x 260 in. Thread Sealing PTFE Plumber's Tape Model #0178503	1			0.59
Amazon	Drip Depot	Drip Depot Global 1/2" FPT x Barb Tubing Elbow Adapter- 5 Pack 1/2" FPT x 1/4" Barb Elbow Adapter Converts 1/2" PVC or poly riser to 1/4" barbed elbow. This is a quick way to change 1/2" MPT PVC pipe or convert 1/2" MPT sprinkler risers to drip or micro irrigation.	1	Pack of 5		8.05
Home Depot	DIG	DIG 1/4 in. x 50 ft. Vinyl Micro Drip Tubing Model #B38 The DIG 1/4 micro tubing is made tough, UV resistant vinyl. Extremely versatile and designed for ease of use within a drip irrigation system application. Can be used as the main line in a small system or to branch off 1/2 in. poly tubing to run to your individual plants. I.D.=0.156”, O.D.=0.245” wall thickness .044".	1			7.97
Home Depot	DIG	DIG Drip 3/4 in. Female Hose Thread x 1/4 in. Drip Tubing Adapter Model #C37B -It has a 60 mesh screen to filter dirt that can go in the tubing and leak to clogging or leakage at the level of the chicken nipples -Fits with DIG ¼ tubing 50ft model B38 I.D.=0.156”, O.D.=0.245”, wall thickness .044" -Does not fit with Rain Bird tubing model T22-250 ID=0.17”, OD=0.25", wall thickness .040"	1			1.67
Amazon		BD 60ml (CC) SYRINGE ONLY - Leur Lock Tip - Pack of 4	1	Pack of 4		6.13
Home Depot	Husky	1-1/8 in. Quick-Release Mini Tube Cutter -An extra blade is included and can be stored in the knob -Take longer to cut but it cuts pipes in a straight angle (perpendicular to the pipe) unlike ratcheting hose cutter which cuts oblique. -However, after cutting, you need to smooth edges using the same tool by rolling the end of the pipe in the tool while squeezing on the pipe. Otherwise, the pipe would not fit in the fitting slip	1	1		18.62
		Additional items: -4 X small wood screws (1/4” length)

Waterer Hayar's Design#5 for small quails (Copyright: Abdallah Hayar)

Store	Manufacturer	Materials- Description - Purpose - Instructions	Number needed	Quantity ordered	Price each	Total price	Photo

Waterer Hayar's Design#6 for small/large quails (Copyright: Abdallah Hayar)

Store	Manufacturer	Materials- Description - Purpose - Instructions	Number needed	Quantity ordered	Price each	Total price	Photo

Raising Quails by Abdallah Hayar See also: Flowers & Plants - Fruit trees - Vegetables - Quails - Birds - Pets - Rodents - Insects - Projects

Cage construction (Copyright: Abdallah Hayar)

Egg incubation

Breeding the newborn quails

Feeding the quails

Warming adult quails during cold winter

Useful tools -Other improvements

Waterer Hayar's Design#4 for adult quails (Copyright: Abdallah Hayar) Advantage: Simple and shorter; Quails can drink on both sides; height can be adjusted from 1 up to 6”

Waterer Hayar's Design#5 for small quails (Copyright: Abdallah Hayar)

Waterer Hayar's Design#6 for small/large quails (Copyright: Abdallah Hayar)

See also: Flowers & Plants - Fruit trees - Vegetables - Quails - Birds - Pets - Rodents - Insects - Projects

Raising Quails by Abdallah Hayar
See also: Flowers & Plants - Fruit trees - Vegetables - Quails - Birds - Pets - Rodents - Insects - Projects

Waterer Hayar's Design#4 for adult quails (Copyright: Abdallah Hayar)

Advantage: Simple and shorter; Quails can drink on both sides; height can be adjusted from 1 up to 6”