Today's subject shallbe....Starting the quail eggs.
So, while at the beach this last week, we went to the Painted Lady Lavender Farm. SUPER place to get lavender plants (we got 1 white and one purple plant) and a great place to also get quail eggs. They will also give you a tour and let you try (yes, eat) many of their plants. Would wouldn't believe how good their lilies are.)
We have gotten eggs there 3 times before. The first time, we hatched 4/6 eggs (And still have 2 of them). The seconds and 3d time, I screwed up the incubation and none hatched. Before, they have always been free. This time, however, they charged. We got one dozen for 6 dollars, which isn't too bad at all.
Yesterday, we got out the incubator and started it heating up. We have to keep it at 100 degrees for the full 23 days until they hatch. But first, you have to get it steady at 100 degrees. It has to maintain the temp for about a day, to make sure its not still heating or cooling off. So, all yesterday, it stayed just right. Last night, we placed the eggs in there and now, the waiting begins. This morning, we filled out Lily's calender with the 23 day count down and also, in the middle, the first day of school....
We have decided to let the chickens range the back yard because they were picking on the quail. The quail stopped laying, for now, but we are hopeful they will start again in the next 2-3 days. While holding Ginger, our big Buff, she decided to get down. And let me tell you...if a chicken doesn't wanna be held, then let it go. You wouldn't believe how sharp chicken talons are. So, after washing it up real good, I put bag balm on it. Now, I really feel like a farmer.
That's it for today..tomorrow, pictures of eggs and chickens...
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