Raising quail for meat

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!

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.

After we tried quail meat for the first time, we performed all the steps from raising them to preparing it. The end result was delicious.

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!

Did you know there are over 130 different species of quail worldwide? These tiny birds are perfect for raising as ... Read more

Hey there. I'm going to talk about butchering quail. There are a couple of pictures with very minimal blood, nothing graphic. I am also going to talk about bird penises. Yep. It's a hoot around here. At seven weeks old the quail are old enough that the males have started to crow regularly and show interest in mating, to put it politely. Because baby quail are sold un-sexed, there were plenty of males in the group and not in a good way. It was time to thin down the flock before the males…

Raising Coturnix Quail is a great way to incorporate a protein onto the property. Domesticated quail offer a tasty meat option and are prolific egg layers.

Processing Quail Before you start: Cleanliness: Any time you process food, cleanliness is particularly important. I start by scrubbing my sinks thoroughly, followed by a bleach rinse to completely disinfect. Bleach rinse: 1 Tbsp bleach...