Raising Coturnix Quail

Inside: The best we have on raising Coturnix quail. They are great beginner birds. They are small birds making only a small footprint on your homestead.

Welcome to our guide to raising Coturnix quail! Here, you'll find a collection of articles and resources that will help you get started with raising these delightful birds.

Coturnix Quail

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Raising Coturnix Quail on Your Homestead

Raising Coturnix quail is easy. They are great beginner birds for both meat and eggs. They are small, hardy birds, and can often be kept where chickens are not allowed, like in towns and cities.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many Coturnix quail can be kept together? We stick to a ratio of males to females usually 1 to 5. This helps with fighting between males and over-mating of females.

    How much room do Coturnix quail need? You want to allow at least 1 square foot of space per quail in your quail enclosure. Overcrowding and boredom in your quail coop can lead to pecking or bullying.

    Do Coturnix quail need nesting boxes? These birds aren't usually too big on nests. They seldom make them. Some of these tiny birds use holes in sand as nesting sites, but many of them opt instead to deposit their eggs anywhere they feel like, often in a random and unsystematic manner.

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