leethunt Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 hi, the other day we put down a few fertilized quale eggs under two broody hens and i checked today and they have vanished? would the hens have eaten them? there's no egg shell to be seen either. there are also 5 leghorn hatchin eggs under too and they're fine.. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salisburykeeper Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Most likely rats, they take quail eggs and any size egg for that matter, Quail wont eat their own eggs unless they accidentally break them first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasbeaton Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 rats, i had the same problem and couldnt figure it out then when i cheked some more eggs a rat ran from the coop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 you better get waiting with the air rifle mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.