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What and How I feed Coturnix/Japanese Quail

by Backyard Quail on May 26, 2022 in Raising - Breeding and Brooding

Everyone is interested in what I’m feeding the quail. To feed quail, you will need a variety of feed, water, and a place to keep them. Many people like to… [Continue Reading]

"Quail Notes" by Garry Higgins

“Quail Notes” July 2019 Give Away!

by Backyard Quail on June 30, 2019June 25, 2019

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

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.

Quail Eggs on Straw

When do quails stop laying eggs?

by Backyard Quail on March 14, 2018December 8, 2020

Before we get to when they stop laying, lets talk about when quail start laying and why they might stop. When do quail start laying eggs? Unlike most poultry, Coturnix… [Continue Reading]

Hatching Eggs In Incubator

What is an egg turner and how do you use it?

by Backyard Quail on March 7, 2018

What is an egg turner? An egg turner is a device that automatically rocks or turns eggs during incubation. This would normally be done by the mother, but when artificially… [Continue Reading]

Small Chick with Hand

How many hours can quail stay in incubator?

by Backyard Quail on February 14, 2018

How many hours can quail stay in incubator? When they are dry The simple answer: when they are dry.  Typically this is within 3-4 hours of hatching. After a couple… [Continue Reading]

Baby Quail in Hand

5 Excellent Reasons To Keep Backyard Quail

by Backyard Quail on January 11, 2018March 7, 2023

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]

Incubator Force Air Fan

Incubator forced air kit – how I did it myself

by Backyard Quail on December 5, 2017March 12, 2018

Incubator forced air kit Why would you even want to get an incubator forced air kit?  A still air incubator will hatch eggs and it typically cost less.  It is… [Continue Reading]

Double Yolk Eggs

Double yolk eggs What to do ????

by Backyard Quail on November 20, 2017

Double yolk eggs happen all the time.  They are not much to worry about unless you don’t like creme brulee!

Raise day old quail chicks to maturity

How to easily raise day old quail chicks to maturity

by Backyard Quail on November 14, 2017July 10, 2019

How to easily raise day old quail chicks to maturity The day has finally arrived!  Your quail chicks are ready to hatch! First of all, for the first 72 hours… [Continue Reading]

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