Nice set up. I agree that the roosters cause so much drama. I have chickens and first had a rooster and it was always drama and he hurt the girls too. I was not interested in raising chicks but for eggs. After he was gone there is peace and they all get along and nobody picking on others. Peace at last. Love your eggs.
The quail play a huge roll on the homestead for us. I would have to say they are more productive than the chicken but they eat a bit more. So in short it is a trade off but very productive one.
Nice to hear from a fellow quail keeper. I find mine don't eat a lot but can waste a fair bit of food. I put just enough for their daily requirements in their dish so they don't flick it all out on the ground. Never had chickens before. What are they like?
@@TheWildYam Chickens are like a rolling boulder compared to the quail. Just takes more time. I always thought yall had a couple hanging around somewhere. A good Chicken to start with is the Silkie. Blessings.
The quail are so cute and regal looking. I understand the eggs taste better than chicken eggs. I am going to try them one day. You are a good Quail mommy. 😺💖
Very important info to share and I thank you for that. Early stages of consideration for me, in Ontario, and will be following your future videos and info. Great call BTW!! :)
I really enjoyed your quail adventure, sure does look like great fixture for the birds. Is very interesting seeing and hearing about what your doing with them and how it works.
They get a bath daily in their little pans. They don't nest or are that broody. They walk and lay eggs at the same time. However with the little pans on the side of their pens, they will lay eggs I'm the shavings. They just won't sit on them.
I was thinking of doing up a pint of pickled eggs with my doz quail eggs my friend just gave me. They are so cute. Don't you just love the look of the eggs. So cool
Thanks for the update. You made tough, but right decision about the males. Hopefully they were enjoyed after harvest (which I feel is the most respectful thing to use them for the purpose for which they were produced). Any chance to get a mini chicken tractor set up to let them get some grass/dirt scratching from time to time?
You did the right thing. It's not like you had no intention of raising meat birds, and for the health of the females that was the best decision. I've always believed if you eat meat, you shouldnt turn a blind eye as to where that meat comes from. And if you can't handle that reality, go vegetarian. Respect to you. Great video!
Exactly. I feel you should know where all your food comes from. Raising your own, you know how they are housed, fed and dispatched. Respect for the birds is paramount.
I got it in Amazon believe it or not. A rabbit hutch. I mention the dimensions on a previous video about their housing I think. Off the top of my head it is about 4.5 feet by 18" by 2 feet. Dale's quails in the USA sells good set ups.
Thanks, Jen, I always enjoy your videos, how would you describe the taste of the eggs and the meat? Also, more importantly, how are you doing health-wise?? Good, I hope... Peace.
Hi James! I'm doing well. Still waiting on my cardiac ablation. Delays due to staffing issues in getting the procedure done. The eggs are rich. Mostly yolk. The meat is not gamey, darker meat and a bit dry but the way you cook it influences that.
On your off-grid property, did you get a building license prior to building your home there? Many properties that I see in Ontario say that the township won't issue a building permit.
Hi Jason, You'll really like them. Easy keepers. Lay eggs 300 days of the year esp if you alter the lighting to 16 hr per day with artificial light. Meat is delicious. Not gamey. I skin my birds so can be a bit dry but faster prep. I cook at 500F for 15 min. You can pluck and cook a bit differently for jucier meat. If you get them and have questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
Jen thanks for the update.
You're welcome Cathy
Nice set up. I agree that the roosters cause so much drama. I have chickens and first had a rooster and it was always drama and he hurt the girls too. I was not interested in raising chicks but for eggs. After he was gone there is peace and they all get along and nobody picking on others. Peace at last. Love your eggs.
Thanks. I've never had chickens before but heard roosters can be aggressive. I do miss the early morning roo wake up calls.
Birds are huge. Your system seems to be working well.
It works well. They have a set up at the cabin that works well too, a homemade cage. They bask in the sun.
The quail play a huge roll on the homestead for us. I would have to say they are more productive than the chicken but they eat a bit more. So in short it is a trade off but very productive one.
Nice to hear from a fellow quail keeper. I find mine don't eat a lot but can waste a fair bit of food. I put just enough for their daily requirements in their dish so they don't flick it all out on the ground. Never had chickens before. What are they like?
@@TheWildYam Chickens are like a rolling boulder compared to the quail. Just takes more time. I always thought yall had a couple hanging around somewhere.
A good Chicken to start with is the Silkie.
Blessings.
Im glad you were able to take care of the ladies…we do need to look out for each other😏🥰 🥾🥾🐾🐾💕
Indeed!
I love farm birds and especially Quail,... your Awesome.
I loved your Canoe video too/ was it like forest green paint?
The quail are so cute and regal looking. I understand the eggs taste better than chicken eggs. I am going to try them one day. You are a good Quail mommy. 😺💖
Thanks! They are a rich egg and mainly yolk. Very tasty
Ok …..so I live off grid or have an off grid home, will I look as good as you? You really look beautiful! Nice to see ya, it’s been awhile!✌🏼❤️
Lol! Thanks. Good to hear from you too!
So much to learn! Wow. But yeah, keeping them feeling safe is a good thing. I suspect they are much happier now.
They are so much happier. They are outside for a bit now and sunbathing!
Very important info to share and I thank you for that. Early stages of consideration for me, in Ontario, and will be following your future videos and info. Great call BTW!! :)
Great! Thanks Tina for following along in this journey.
You are a great kind quail mama! I appreciate that. Peace
Thanks Mary
Amen~!
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I really enjoyed your quail adventure, sure does look like great fixture for the birds. Is very interesting seeing and hearing about what your doing with them and how it works.
Glad you are enjoying the update!
Great Update On Your Feathered Friends, Hoping Things Go Well ! Thanks Jen ! ATB T God Bless
Things are going really well. The "girls" are up at the cabin enjoying the good life now!
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So are your female birds nesting? How do you I'd your male and female birds? Also, the quail love love a sandbath. I look forward to your cooking.
I am learning along with you. Keep us updated on the quail and rabbit videos. I very much enjoy them.
They get a bath daily in their little pans. They don't nest or are that broody. They walk and lay eggs at the same time. However with the little pans on the side of their pens, they will lay eggs I'm the shavings. They just won't sit on them.
I was thinking of doing up a pint of pickled eggs with my doz quail eggs my friend just gave me. They are so cute. Don't you just love the look of the eggs. So cool
Pickled eggs are delicious. So many good recipes online
Thanks for the update. You made tough, but right decision about the males. Hopefully they were enjoyed after harvest (which I feel is the most respectful thing to use them for the purpose for which they were produced). Any chance to get a mini chicken tractor set up to let them get some grass/dirt scratching from time to time?
They were very tasty. I made a set up for them at camp. I need to get wheels for it to roll them around to fertilize the grass.
Hey Jen....Do Quail bathe in water like other birds? I had a cockatiel for 18+ years....He refused to bathe. Just curious.
I haven't given them a water bath yet. They love dust bathing and rolling in the shavings. They do that activity daily
@@TheWildYam say hello to 'Karen'.... 😆
I’ve been looking forward to an update on your Quail.Glad they are doing well.
You should name the quail with the pecked eye Janine. Maybe get her a little eyepatch too.
Thankfully her eye is now 100% healed. She can catch mosquitos with the best of them now.
Do they get out in the grass and sunlight sometimes? I think you did the right thing with the males…jerks!
Yes, they are out right now in a pen at the cabin basking in the sun. They are so funny and will.lay in their sides lounging. Lol.
You did the right thing. It's not like you had no intention of raising meat birds, and for the health of the females that was the best decision. I've always believed if you eat meat, you shouldnt turn a blind eye as to where that meat comes from. And if you can't handle that reality, go vegetarian. Respect to you. Great video!
Exactly. I feel you should know where all your food comes from. Raising your own, you know how they are housed, fed and dispatched. Respect for the birds is paramount.
I like your rabbit hutch setup for your quail. What are the dimensions on it and where did you get it? Thanks.
I got it in Amazon believe it or not. A rabbit hutch. I mention the dimensions on a previous video about their housing I think. Off the top of my head it is about 4.5 feet by 18" by 2 feet. Dale's quails in the USA sells good set ups.
How did you make the automatic watering system for them? I’m getting the same rabbit hutch your feather babies are in.
I have been thinking about maybe getting quail in the future as I’m also in an urban setting.
Where did u get those pens ?
Get an incubator.
You can grow a flock up for eating pretty fast. Sustainable? Yep.
I have been thinking about it this year. Bird flu going around so I'm holding off for a couple of months. Thanks for watching!!
Thanks, Jen, I always enjoy your videos, how would you describe the taste of the eggs and the meat? Also, more importantly, how are you doing health-wise?? Good, I hope... Peace.
Hi James! I'm doing well. Still waiting on my cardiac ablation. Delays due to staffing issues in getting the procedure done. The eggs are rich. Mostly yolk. The meat is not gamey, darker meat and a bit dry but the way you cook it influences that.
Es ist Qualhaltung, Wachteln auf Drahtgitterböden zu halten.
On your off-grid property, did you get a building license prior to building your home there? Many properties that I see in Ontario say that the township won't issue a building permit.
Yes, in my township a permit was needed for the cabin, a hunt camp permit
@@TheWildYam Ohh, a "hunt camp" permit! Never heard of one of those! Thanks!
how did the males taste , meat dry ? my friend been hatching some , may get a few
Hi Jason, You'll really like them. Easy keepers. Lay eggs 300 days of the year esp if you alter the lighting to 16 hr per day with artificial light. Meat is delicious. Not gamey. I skin my birds so can be a bit dry but faster prep. I cook at 500F for 15 min. You can pluck and cook a bit differently for jucier meat. If you get them and have questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
Great stuff CJ. What do you think, about 3 or 4 to equal a chicken egg? 👍😃✌️
About 4 to 5 I would say. I like to crack 5 of them sunnyside up in a pan. Delicious!
May I ask how you killed the males for meat? That can't have been easy. :(