Is Raising Quail As A Hobby Worth My Time?
I recently received an email asking me if raising quail as a hobby would be worth their time. I felt like this was a hard question to answer but an interesting one. So I am putting the answer here to give anyone a little insight on what is required.
I’m sorry but I really don’t know how to answer your question. I have no idea what type of hobby you would consider to be worth your time.
That being said, I can only answer it this way.
If you are looking for a hobby that you will have to dedicate some time to, raising quail could be for you. If you are looking for a hobby that requires a certain amount of knowledge to have a chance of things going right, raising quail could be for you. If you can afford to get the equipment needed or you are handy enough and willing to build some of the items needed for this hobby, raising quail could be for you. If you would enjoy the highs of watching quail eggs progress from being just eggs to living small little creatures picking their way through the shell when the incubation period is over, raising quail could be for you.
There will also be times when even if you have done everything right, you may have a very bad or no hatch rate. This is something that will always be in the back of your mind. Would you be willing to go through this and put it behind you. If so raising quail could be for you.
If one or more of your quail get sick, would you be willing to contact an avian lab and follow the instructions they give you, to do what is required. Even though most quail disease can be prevented with proper management, there is still a chance it can happen. If it does and you don’t handle it swiftly and properly you could lose your whole flock. If you are prepared and willing to do this, raising quail could be for you.
So basically what I am saying is that raising quail can be a very fun and rewarding hobby. It does involve time and knowledge. There will also be extreme highs but there is also a chance of complete devastation. You just need to take the time to learn as much as possible before you start. If you do this, you will get more enjoyment out of raising quail than disappointment.
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