How to raise quail

Avoid these common mistakes when raising quail! Important tips for beginners, from housing and feeding to health and breeding.

Raising quail in your backyard is a rewarding journey with plenty of perks, from fresh eggs to a sustainable meat source. You'll get the full scoop on why quail might be the perfect addition to your homestead—and when they might not be. Save this pin to keep these pros and cons handy for your homesteading plans!

Raising Quail can be a fun and rewarding experience, but there are a few key differences from chickens that must be noted or problems can quickly wreck havoc in your flock. Great tips on how to pick the right breed, how to raise healthy quail, equipment needed, health problems, housing setup and more!

Make homemade Coturnix quail feed to keep your covey healthy and productive. Perfect for people who raise quail for meat and eggs.

Want to learn how to butcher quail? This article on how to butcher quail for beginners will walk you through the extract steps!

Do you have a surplus of quail eggs? You need to know how long do quail eggs last and how to store them properly to extend their shelf life.

Coturnix quail are the perfect addition to the urban homestead! Learn how to raise coturnix quail from chicks, plus housing options and sexing your quail.

Chickens might rule the roost for popularity with homesteaders, but we take a look at the humble quail, and how easy it is to get started with quail farming so that you can grow your own sustainable food supply of eggs and meat, whether you are in an urban area, the city, or out in the homesteader's country.

Quail are relatively easy to care for and not very picky. Here's our choice of the top best quail cages that make it even easier.

Do quail need supplemental heat during winter? How can you keep them warm in cold temperatures? Check out this Winter Quail Care Guide.