How To Quail

06/06/2024

3 week old quail making their first foray in the outdoor cage. I give them the plastic until their feet are used to the wire.

29/05/2024

Celadon chicks are hatching! So tiny and adorable.

27/05/2024

Celadon chicks are pipping! Do you see it?

18/05/2024

Chicks are here!

25/04/2024

Did you know How To Quail has a podcast? Check it out at this link or in your favorite podcast app:

Welcome to "How to Quail," the podcast for anyone interested in self-sufficiency through raising backyard quail! Join me as I dive into the world of quail husbandry, offering expert tips, techniques, and insights on everything from housing and feeding to breeding and health. Whether you're a novice....

20/04/2024

The quail aren't minding this spring snow in the slightest!

15/04/2024

Egg production is ramping up! Aren't they beautiful?

31/03/2024

Sound on to hear what a quail crowing sounds like!

16/03/2024

Check out the latest blog post on the ins and outs of buying quail eggs online to hatch chicks yourself at home:

If you want to hatch your own quail but don’t have any breeding birds, buying quail hatching eggs online might be the solution for you. In this post, I’ll talk about the things to consider when ordering quail eggs online and having them shipped to you. Hatching quail eggs at home: Hatching quail...

14/01/2024

The Premier1 heated waterers are my absolute favorite for the winter. If it's anywhere I can run an extension cord, you can bet I've got one going! Saves me having to constantly change out water in these freezing temps and they shut off automatically when the temp rises.

13/01/2024

Quail cam footage from inside the coop! Zero degrees out and a few are feeling spicy this morning.

13/01/2024

Cold weather treats for the quail! Black soldier fly larvae, which are high fat, and coarse grind corn. Corn is high carb so it heats the birds up as they metabolize it. Works for chickens too!

11/01/2024

Sound on to hear the lovely cricket sounds of this female quail just before dawn. This is about as loud as the females ever get, which is part of why they're ideal for an urban backyard.

09/01/2024

Ten degrees out this morning! Here's a peek inside the enclosed part of one of my cages where everybody is snug in their straw.

07/01/2024

The new How To Quail e-book is available! Learn how to raise your own food in your backyard. Check it out at the link below!

I’m excited to announce the launch of my brand new e-book, “How To Quail.” Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of quail-raising right in your own backyard? This 40-page e-book is where I share all my knowledge all in one place. So, what’s inside? A sample page from the book This e-...

04/01/2024

Have your quail stopped laying eggs? I'm addressing this in the latest blog post. Follow this page to get updates on each new post!

Are your egg numbers dropping off as winter sets in, or have the quail stopped laying altogether? There’s a solution! The Role of Light in Quail Egg Production: Just like chickens, quail rely on daylight to regulate their reproductive cycles. As daylight hours shorten during winter, quail tend to ...

03/01/2024

15 degrees out this morning and most of the quail are out and about rather than snug and warm in their straw.

02/01/2024

Check out the new blog post on keeping quail in a cold climate!

As the temperatures drop and winter settles in, you might be wondering: Can quail withstand cold weather? The answer is yes! With a little extra care and attention, your quail can thrive all through winter outdoors with no supplemental heat. Here are some tips and insights to help you ensure your qu...

28/12/2023

16/12/2023

The Celadon quail are enjoying their fresh straw.

15/12/2023

Before and after, the quail are getting fresh straw in the covered portion of their cage.

16/11/2023

Chicks are hatching!

11/11/2023

24 degrees and the quail are all out and about. Not a one inside in the warm straw. This is why quail are so easy to keep, they are practically impervious to weather!

11/11/2023

A beautiful Celadon male.

29/09/2023

Celadon chicks are 5 days old and going to their new homes today!

28/09/2023

New batch of Celadon eggs going in the incubator.

22/09/2023

One very early quail chick hatched this morning, just after I put the eggs in lockdown last night.

21/09/2023

Celadon eggs collected today.

18/09/2023

Chicken eggs vs quail eggs