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We began our journey with quail to supplement our egg supply during hatching season and quickly realized why these small birds are becoming so popular. Quail are ideal for families seeking a natural and sustainable source of meat and eggs. We offer both hatching eggs and chicks, allowing you to experience the joy of raising these delightful birds on your own homestead.
Incubating Coturnix Quail Eggs & Raising ChicksWhen incubating quail hatching eggs, typically they go into lockdown on day 14 of incubation, which means they are placed in the hatcher with increased humidity to allow the chicks to prepare for hatching. The eggs then hatch around day 17, although some may hatch a day earlier or later. During lockdown and hatch, it's essential to maintain stable temperature and humidity levels in the incubator to ensure the best possible hatch rates.
To care for the chicks, you'll need a brooder box, a heat lamp, a quail base waterer or nipple waterer, and game bird starter feed. It's important to use a digital thermometer to closely monitor temperatures, as chicks require temperatures of 95-98 degrees Fahrenheit initially. This temperature should be decreased by 5 degrees each week until it reaches the outdoor temperature. |
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Mature Coturnix Quail
Coturnix quail mature quickly, reaching adulthood in just 8 weeks. This rapid growth makes them an ideal choice for those looking to quickly establish a sustainable source of meat and eggs on their homestead. Females are excellent layers, though supplemental lighting is required for them to lay consistently in the fall and winter. We accomplish this by using a solar pendant light hanging in their aviary. Their eggs are prized for their rich flavor, high vitamin content, immunity-boosting properties, and potential to alleviate seasonal allergy symptoms.
Coturnix quail are well-suited to a variety of housing options due to their small size. They do not require a lot of space and can thrive in a range of environments. For adult quail, it's recommended to provide half to 1 square foot per bird, with limited height to prevent flying into the roof. Our preferred method for housing adult quail is lightweight a-frame style aviaries that we rotate regularly. This allows the quail to forage for grass, insects, and seeds, while also benefiting the soil and eliminating the need for regular cage cleaning. Alternatively, some prefer wire-bottom, off-ground cages for their quail, which can also be a suitable option depending on your preferences and needs.
Our primary goal is meat and egg production, and as such, we have all colors of quail mixed in each aviary. It's important to note that this mixing means the quail may not breed true, and their coloring may vary. We enjoy hatching an a variety of colors, each bird's unique charm is a fun surprise.
If you are interested in adding quail to your homestead, we offer hatching eggs and chicks.
Coturnix quail are well-suited to a variety of housing options due to their small size. They do not require a lot of space and can thrive in a range of environments. For adult quail, it's recommended to provide half to 1 square foot per bird, with limited height to prevent flying into the roof. Our preferred method for housing adult quail is lightweight a-frame style aviaries that we rotate regularly. This allows the quail to forage for grass, insects, and seeds, while also benefiting the soil and eliminating the need for regular cage cleaning. Alternatively, some prefer wire-bottom, off-ground cages for their quail, which can also be a suitable option depending on your preferences and needs.
Our primary goal is meat and egg production, and as such, we have all colors of quail mixed in each aviary. It's important to note that this mixing means the quail may not breed true, and their coloring may vary. We enjoy hatching an a variety of colors, each bird's unique charm is a fun surprise.
If you are interested in adding quail to your homestead, we offer hatching eggs and chicks.