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Hatching Happiness: A Guide to Incubating Quail Eggs

by Backyard Quail on February 28, 2024February 20, 2024 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup, Incubation

If you’ve ever dreamed of hatching your own adorable quail chicks and watching them grow, you’re in for a treat. In this blog post, I’m excited to share a comprehensive… [Continue Reading]

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Quail 101: A Beginner’s Guide To Raising Backyard Quail

by Backyard Quail on January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup, Eggs and Meat, Incubation, Raising - Breeding and Brooding

Are you thinking about venturing into the world of poultry, but chickens seem a bit too mainstream? Well, how about considering the charming and often overlooked backyard companions – quail!… [Continue Reading]

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The Benefits of Raising Quail in Comparison to Other Poultry

by Backyard Quail on April 25, 2023April 13, 2023 in Eggs and Meat, Problems, Raising - Breeding and Brooding

If you’re considering raising poultry for meat or eggs, you may be wondering which type of bird is right for you. As someone who has raised various types of poultry… [Continue Reading]

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Common Problems When Raising Quail and How to Overcome Them

by Backyard Quail on April 4, 2023March 27, 2023 in Coops, Pens, and Cages - Setup, Eggs and Meat, Incubation, Problems, Raising - Breeding and Brooding

I’m excited to share with you some of the common problems that you might encounter when raising quail and how to overcome them. As someone who has been raising quail… [Continue Reading]

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Quail Meat: A Healthy and Delicious Alternative to Chicken

by Backyard Quail on March 21, 2023March 17, 2023 in Eggs and Meat

Hey there, fellow foodies! Are you tired of the same old chicken recipes and looking for something new and exciting? Well, have you tried quail meat? In this blog post,… [Continue Reading]

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Raising Quail: From Hatching to Harvesting

by Backyard Quail on March 14, 2023March 7, 2023 in Eggs and Meat, Incubation, Raising - Breeding and Brooding

Hey there, fellow quail enthusiasts! Are you interested in raising quail for meat and eggs? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, I’ll be sharing my… [Continue Reading]

Hatching Eggs In Incubator

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

by Backyard Quail on March 7, 2018 in Incubation, Raising - Breeding and Brooding

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]

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How many hours can quail stay in incubator?

by Backyard Quail on February 14, 2018 in Incubation, Raising - Breeding and Brooding

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]

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Backyard Quail – Clan Mating for a Sustainable Flock

by Backyard Quail on December 2, 2016May 19, 2017 in Raising - Breeding and Brooding

Clan Mating or also called Family Mating is a breeding plan to insure good genetic diversity in a small flock or herd. While this system can be used with any… [Continue Reading]

Beginner Questions

Quail FAQ – Simple answers to beginner questions

by Backyard Quail on August 3, 2016January 23, 2018 in Eggs and Meat, Incubation, Problems, Raising - Breeding and Brooding

What do quail eggs taste like? Can I eat fertilized quail eggs? Given that you feed the quail a commercial game bird feed, the eggs will taste the same as… [Continue Reading]

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