Absolutely STUNNING Quail Coop Built Start-to-Finish for Under a Hundred Bucks!
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We're SO excited to add Coturnix quail to our homestead for both meat and egg production. Follow along as we build out a simple, modern quail coop for them to live in using all reclaimed materials. This is our own design has plenty of room for a dozen birds to live comfortably and provide us with our daily eggs.
Let us know in the comments below what you think of this design, or if there are ways we could improve it!
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Very nice looking. However - Cedar is bad for quail, The ceiling is to high inside and when they pop ( get startled or hyper and fly up) they can break their necks on top. Quail cages inside should be 12" or under, or 6' and over. The wire (which is actually 1/2" (you stated 1/4")) should be a bigger gage or coated ( you can add a layer of plastic hexagon chicken fencing over the wire to help). Otherwise they will get foot cuts and bumble foot when they are grown. Lastly the metal roof is like a oven plate in the sun and needs a insulating layer under it - plywood is fine for this.
Thanks for all the great tips!
Cedar lumber is fine, cedar shavings are the big no-no. Lumber is made from western red and shavings are made from eastern white. Western red does not have the compounds that make eastern white dangerous.
@@chascapwell2041 Good info I didn't know about the difference.
@@chascapwell2041 Great info, thanks for elaborating on this. I knew that lumber was fine but not the reasoning behind it, thanks for enlightening us!
They can't break their necks like that
Dude, don't listen to all the naysayers. I think you made a great video and a very nice coop. I recently made an all wire cage, and I know what everybody says about them jumping up, but mine are about 3 weeks old now and I never see them jump up really ... Just saying
Cheers, thanks for the kind words! I totally agree, the startle response is not some serious epidemic killing quail left and right 😂 My quail rarely (if ever) startle like that and all the breeders I know in my area haven't any issues with it either, so I'm not too concerned. Hope you enjoy your quail and their tasty little eggs in the near future 👌
Lovely enclosure. Could you tell me what you've put on the left and right side, bedding? Sand? It was too dark to see. That's where you have the solid flooring, how is that working out? I'm wondering about all the poop and cleaning chores. But I do like the idea of them not having to walk on wire all the time.
Thanks so much for checking it out! Yes that is sand I've put down on the solid floors to give the birds an area to dust bathe as well as a clean area to lay their eggs. I've since modified the coop to have a solid floor throughout-the droppings were just falling on the ground below and getting stinky. I'm now using a deep-litter approach of bedding the coop with a mixture of wood shavings, sand and some biochar to keep odors down. I stir it up and add some new bedding once in a while, but It's been a few months without having to fully change it out and next to no odor at all.
@@Slowsteadinghow deep should the bedding be? I love the design and am going with it for sure. Glad i read your update. Thanks in advance!
@@ZackButterfield Start with an inch or too, then you can add onto it as it becomes soiled. This is the "deep-litter" method, then you only need to clean it out every month or two depending on how many birds you have.
Nice build. Any good quail recipes?
Hey thanks a lot! Grilling over open flame has been my choice method of preparation so far, but you could probably substitute it into almost any chicken recipes 👌
How many quails can fit in this quail hutch? Can it hold up to 25 jumbo pharoah quails? Also can you tell me how many 2x4’s, 2x2’s that I would have to get from lowes?
I wouldn't recommend doing more than 12 in a coop this size, but even that is pushing it! It's approx 6' x 3', so 18 sq ft total
Nice build just one thing I read somewhere that cedar can be toxic to birds I don't know how true that is. How are your quails doing now?
I've heard that too but it refers to using cedar shavings as bedding and not so much as a building material. I've also heard that's specific to yellow cedar shavings, and this is red cedar. In any case, the quail have managed fine without any noticeable health issues!
@Slowsteading Awesome! The reason I ask is because I have a ton of cedar planks and I was just gifted a few quails now I feel more confident on building their little coop with cedar thanks for the feedback!
@@jonathan1613 Right on, good luck with the coop build and enjoy the quail!
Good looking build. I'd need a secure door latch because raccoons would easily open your simple wood one. But other than that one easy upgrade, this is a very nice quail hutch.
Nice cosy hutch. I like that the quail have 2 sides to disappear from view and huddle under tree branches. Also being under trees keeps the sun off the roof in Summer. Happy quails!
Thanks so much! The quails seems to be enjoying their home quite a lot these days :)
I’ve watched a lot of videos on building quail coops and I like yours the best.
Thanks so much for checking it out, so glad to hear you like it 🙂
Really enjoyed the video.
Thanks for watching!
This Quail coop is precious, Wow they must be happy with their now home, I love when you said "it could stand the kids test" 😂. I love that this coop is well thought of. They will definitely love that they are not caged in, its not a small enclosure, Any poultry is safe in a spacious coop as this.👍👍👍 And I appreciate the team work. You ' ve got a beautiful space too. Friends now👍.New here btw saw you at Nez
Thanks, glad you like it!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your skills. Using your template to build mine.
Thanks so much for checking it out! Amazing, I can't wait to see the progress. How many chickens will you have in it?
Love it. I would tweak it a bit yet i see much value in this design. This would be great to grow them out
Thanks! Yeah this would be a greet brooder for growing out chicks as well. Curious what kind of tweaks you'd make to the design?
No predators in your neck of the woods? Coop is really nice and cozy, but not really sturdy. We have had about 60 quail last year and we downsized to 12. Our coop is in the garage. We have to many animals that would just love to bust open the coop and chomp on our girls. So in the garage it is.
Raccoons, mink, rats, and birds of prey. But nothing bigger than that (coyotes, wild cats, etc.) thankfully.
Alot of missed steps in your video. The end product isn't what you were making at the beginning.
@@NancyEdwards-p8c Ah sorry you feel that way! Any steps in particular that you are missing or wanting to know more about?
Hey, wanted to say this build looks pretty awesome. Do you ever have any trouble retrieving eggs from the inside of this coop? Thanks man!
Thanks for checking it out. It hasn't been too difficult and you tend to know the areas to look. Plus, it's like an easter egg hunt every day!
That's a perfect quail/rabbit cage for sure..How does the battery powered Nail guns compare to air? Thinking about getting some as I am working on a lot of wood projects and they would be awesome if the results are similar..
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Thanks so much! The battery brad nailer is pretty sweet, and good for smaller projects like this. You might need to cycle through a couple batteries for a larger job, but it's so much simpler and quieter than running a compressor.
Cleaning will be a nightmare on those covered areas.......not using coated wire for the floor area is going to cause bumble foot.
It's not so bad honestly since the whole front door opens up, it can just be swept out into a wheelbarrow.
Nice video and idea. Will you need to add any source of heat in the winter and, if so, have you an thought for providing it?
Thanks so much! We found we didn't need any auxiliary heat in winter, the quail managed just fine down to -10C. We simply replaced the frozen water with warm water once or twice a day.
Do you have measurements on how long to cut each board?
I don't have plans available at the moment unfortunately, but the whole structure is 6' x 3' and 2' tall at the front sloping down to about 20" at the back. You can see my original drawings around the 0:10 mark :)
This coop turned out so well! You make it look easy to build. Great video!
Thanks so much for checking it out! There were admittedly some behind the scenes struggles, but I'm happy with how it came out 🥰
Can I have the plans for this coop? We are just starting out with quail, and I absolutely love this design. We grow gardens and orchards for the less fortunate as well as grapes. Would appreciate the plans. -Kara
Thanks so much! I don't have plans available at the moment but I'll work on putting some together.
Thank you! Just let me know. Our quail are due this week, tomorrow is day 15
Hey man thank you very much for this detail video. I need a design for my quail coop and yours is the best
You're welcome, glad it was helpful!
Haha ‘kid test’ 😂 I’ll be passing this off to my father in law. I’ve been seeking a good design for a quail coop or quail hutch, so thank you!
If it can withstand kids it can withstand anything! Thanks for checking out the build and thanks for the love 🙏
the barn you made is very simple and beautiful
Thank you so much! The quail like and I'm glad to hear you like it too!
1/4" mesh is too small for droppings. Poop tray underneath lets you compost and put the poop where YOU want it. Maybe turn wood floored areas into sandboxes, they love it and generally lay their eggs there.
What are the materials you used for the quail watering system?
The waterer is made from an old honey tub and the standard chicken waterer nozzles available on Amazon.:
www.amazon.ca/Automatic-Chicken-Drinker-Feeders-Waterer/dp/B08B3CRBWJ/
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The kids are a great addition to the video... good job parents
Thanks! They like helping out.
Have you thought about keeping quail?
Love your quail cage build! My 35 quail babies will be here next week, and I’m super excited 🙂 mine are bob white quails
@@kaymalone7568 Thanks so much! Oh how exciting, you're going to love their little eggs!
Can I ask what do you feed them ?when they get older and I move them to the big cage. Thanks for your help! And I’m a new subscriber 🙂
@@kaymalone7568 I feed them a 26% protein crumble, it's formulated for turkeys was was recommended by my local farm supply store. They seem to like it and haven't had any issues so far. I do supplement their calcium intake with egg shells and oyster shells as well. Thanks for subscribing!
Nice build, I will probably try to build a similar one but much bigger.
Cool channel! What do you do for work? Software engineer?
Thanks for checking out my channel! Does "aspiring TH-camr" count? 🤣
@@Slowsteading lol I was just guessing since you're in the PNW, young, and seem to have a really nice property that you've gotta have a nice WFH job or something.
@@Slowsteading good luck with the youtube grind
@@The_Duck_Man In honesty, you're not wrong. I did work in a tech-related field for a number of years. Trying out some new things now 😊
Nice setup
Thanks so much for checking it out!
Very nice
Thanks so much for checking out the quail coop!
Super travail 👍👍👍
Merci!
Are you keeping them in that coop only? I know you can't exactly free range them, just seems a bit small?
Yes, quail only need approximately 1 sq ft. to be comfortable. This coop is 3' x 6', or 18 sq ft-enough for up to 18 birds. I currently only have 6 hens in there since we processed the roosters. In nature these are flock animals that typically live their entire lives within and around the same bush, so they prefer a cozier space to feel safer. The reduced space requirements (compared to chickens) are one of the reasons I really like raising the coturnix quail 😄
I've seen people mentioning free ranging quail. And they aren't hard to catch since they're effectively flightless. I'd never do it because quail and chickens should NOT mix. Chickens carry diseases that are trivial for them but will devastate quail.
@@chascapwell2041 I can see the appeal of free ranging them, but I have yet to see it in practice. Good to know about them intermingling with chickens though-our hens free range so that would be no bueno for the quail.
Very nice and simple cage. The waterer nipples are the best kind I've ever tried for my quails as well. 2 things I need to modify would be temperature holding for our Northeastern winter and the automatic egg rolling out features.
Thanks, glad you like it. I ended up covering the rear ventilation during the winter and that seemed sufficient, but we don't go below freezing too much here.
The quails are so cute!
They're super cute, and their little eggs are like easter eggs 😍
Have never eaten quail
Tastes like-you guessed it-chicken! The kids like picking up a whole bird and nibbling on it like a chicken leg, they are definitely snack sized little birds.
Nice looking cage, thanks for sharing.
The quails are adorable! Looking forward to more uploads 😄
Thank you Taemin for checking out my channel! The quail are super cute, even when full grown 😍
You're kid is só funny😂❤
Nice job
Thanks for checking it out!
Nice build! Where do you find the materials?
Thanks so much for checking out the quail coop build! I'm always on the lookout for material which takes a bit of time but is definitely worth it. I monitor the local classifieds and marketplace for people getting rid of offcuts, old scrap, or or old projects like decks/fences etc. When local trades are doing work in my neighborhood I ask for the old materials they are discarding (this is how I obtained all the roofing materials for this and the chicken coop). And I let me friends know I am always looking and happy to take any unwanted material. I helped a friend dismantle an old shed on his property and was offered some of the material in exchange. Basically just be observant, be patient, and ask!
Do you have the plans available to build this?
Unfortunately, I don't, sorry about that! The design was influenced mostly by the material I had on hand.
I’d love to know the material list
Mostly just scrap wood and a few 2x2s 😅
Under $100*
*as long as you have a few hundred to thousand in tools and 95% of the materials on hand already lmao
Check out your local classified for used tools and free or cheap material. A small project like this doesn't require large dimensional lumber so scraps and offcuts are perfect. Many cities offer tool libraries where you can borrow tools for free or cheap as well.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, thanks for watching!
misleading title. people dont like that shit. lol we all know that clickbait crap leads us to think this could be done for under a hundred bucks, when in reality, it cost the same as any other coup, u just already had the stuff... sillyness whats the point
I mean, you can pull all the materials out of dumpsters like I did too 🤷🏻♂️ there's tons of free materials on marketplace these days, I don't think $100 is a stretch if you have some patience.
@@Slowsteading idk where you live, but that certainly aint a thing here.
@@youidiotsnvrquit4369 a secondhand market exists anywhere, unless you're truly living off-grid somewhere remote. In which case, that sounds awesome 😅
I made this today for $16.59 , the cost of screws and $24.40, the cost of the 2x2 and $34 , the cost of a 50’ wire roll …. Sooooo ya.. stop being a grumpy gorilla