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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]

Get Better Hatch Rates

by Backyard Quail on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 in Incubation, Raising - Breeding and Brooding

Get Better Hatch Rates – Quail hatch rate explanation Why you may not be getting a good hatch rate and what you can do to improve those hatch rates. Hatch… [Continue Reading]

Quail Eggs on Straw

How often do quails lay eggs?

by Backyard Quail on July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 in Eggs and Meat, Incubation, Uncategorized

The question of how often do quails lay eggs, can depend on the type of quail you are asking to understand. In our case, we raise coturnix or jumbo brown… [Continue Reading]

Small Chick with Hand

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]

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]

Solar eclipse affect on backyard quail!

by Backyard Quail on August 20, 2017August 21, 2017 in Problems

Wondering how backyard quail are affected by solar eclipse.

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]

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]

Processing Restraining Cone Build

Backyard Quail – butchering – simple killing cone

by Backyard Quail on October 10, 2012July 9, 2024 in Eggs and Meat

No need to chase the kids out of the room, this is a G-rated post, no gory pictures.  Sorry!  But if you want to know how to process quail, this… [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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