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Category: Coops, Pens, and Cages – Setup

Posts about quail coops, pens and cages. Setups that making raising quail in your backyard easy and enjoyable!

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Are Quail Loud and Messy?

by Backyard Quail on August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup, Problems

People always ask me if quail are loud and messy. Why get Quail More and more people are getting quails and the reason is simple they are small, very easy… [Continue Reading]

"Quail Notes" by Garry Higgins

“Quail Notes” July 2019 Give Away!

by Backyard Quail on June 30, 2019June 25, 2019 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup, Eggs and Meat, Incubation, Raising - Breeding and Brooding

We are proud to be giving away ”Quail Notes” by Garry Higgins.

Slightly Redneck Solar Coop Light

by Backyard Quail on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup, Eggs and Meat

I just backed Chris Carnes and The Slightly Rednecked Automatic Coop Light on @Kickstarter. This great light will allow you to extend the egg-laying season into the winter months.

Baby Quail in Hand

5 Excellent Reasons To Keep Backyard Quail

by Backyard Quail on January 11, 2018March 7, 2023 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup, Eggs and Meat, Raising - Breeding and Brooding

There are many reasons to raise backyard quail, but here are my top 5 excellent reasons! Reason No. 1: Eggs, Meat, and More! There is really nothing better than fresh… [Continue Reading]

Backyard Quail – Winter Care

by Backyard Quail on January 7, 2017March 15, 2018 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup, Problems, Raising - Breeding and Brooding

Winter care for your backyard quail flock is simple.  The birds need fresh water, good food, and protection from the elements. Raising quail is easy when you do the preparation… [Continue Reading]

Get Started

5 things needed to get started with backyard quail

by Backyard Quail on August 2, 2016January 24, 2018 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup, Raising - Breeding and Brooding

Been a while since I posted, so thought I would begin with a post for folks looking to get started raising backyard quail for eggs and/or meat. 1) Cage or… [Continue Reading]

Summer Updates

Summer 2014 – Backyard Quail update

by Backyard Quail on August 29, 2014May 10, 2017 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup, Problems

Finally feels like summer around here, got a heat wave this week that made both me and the birds a little hot. Not too much activity this summer with the… [Continue Reading]

Summer 2013 Update

Summer 2013 – Backyard Quail update

by Backyard Quail on August 18, 2013May 11, 2017 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup, Eggs and Meat

So been busy this summer with the new chickens – spent most extra time working on the coop (see pics). But the thing I learned was it Is not good… [Continue Reading]

Backyard Quail – free range?

Backyard Quail – free range?

by Backyard Quail on March 8, 2013March 14, 2022 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup, Problems

I have gotten a couple of questions lately about “free ranging” quail.  While this works well for chickens, ducks and other fowl, it is not recommended that you free range… [Continue Reading]

Backyard quail pens

Backyard quail pens

by Backyard Quail on May 22, 2012May 11, 2017 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup

I have received a few questions about my backyard quail pens.  I bought these on Craigslist and the story I was told is that the state of Illinois built them… [Continue Reading]

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