{"product_id":"day-old-quail-chicks","title":"Day-Old Quail Chicks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDay-Old Quail Chicks — Tiny, Hardy \u0026amp; Full of Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't let their size fool you — quail chicks are incredibly rewarding to raise. Within just a few weeks they'll be fully feathered and, in the case of females, laying their first delicious little eggs. Our chicks are hatched on-site from healthy, well-managed stock and are available for collection shortly after hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Keep Quail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to mature\u003c\/strong\u003e — hens begin laying at just 6–8 weeks old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and easy to keep\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for small gardens or even indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlific layers\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 300 tiny eggs per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — quiet, clean, and inexpensive to feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuail chicks need a brooder temperature of around 35°C for the first week, reducing by 5°C each week. They are tiny and can escape through small gaps, so ensure your brooder is secure. Use quail or game bird crumb feed from day one — standard chick crumb is too low in protein for quail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: chicks are available for collection only. We do not ship live birds. Collection arrangements will be confirmed after purchase.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatching eggs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296339112276,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1050\/2363\/5796\/files\/IMG_8436.jpg?v=1782887848","url":"https:\/\/hatchmade.co.uk\/products\/day-old-quail-chicks","provider":"Hatching eggs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}