I have raised chickens most my life . I was given corturnix quail when I was around 12 . I am 53 now . I prefer quail. I have a electric grinder , so I can grind grains and more to add to the mix . I also grow sprouts . We grow enough to have 3 meals a week for our family from the quail plus the eggs . We also make sausage , jerky and more from the quail.
At first , I didn’t like the quail and they eat a lot until they are full grown. I now love them and dislike the chickens. Chickens will ruin the garden and they are quite loud. Quail, easy to butcher and they are pretty quiet overall.
We live out in the country and have all kinds of birds... If we lived in the city we would probably raise more quail, but out in the country it is more cost effective to raise chickens for food. We raise 1 batch of cornish cross chickens a year and let our egg laying hens hatch out a few clutches a year of our dual purpose birds. The main reason we raise quail is for pickled quail eggs.
I’ve just started setting up a breeding operation and have been documenting my process here on TH-cam. I used to breed quail about 5 years ago. I’d definitely choose quail over chicken if I had to pick between the two. I live in suburbia so smaller poultry works best for me. Thanks for the video!
God bless you! You are a good man! You really do put us newbies minds at ease with all the new things we are learning. A mind at ease is able to think clearly. A clear mind resists panic. A knowing that you have a steady supply food brings panic levels to almost zero. Great teacher!
Useful stuff. My family is moving into a similar backyard kinda situation soon (1/4 acre plot with neighbors on all sides), and strongly leaning to raising quail for eggs and meat to go along with veggie stuff we'll grow. Seems the best option for small spaces.
Thanks Mr. Chris! Very good thoughts. Appreciate your time & efforts. One thought, not applicable to all, is one can keep a fair number of quail indoors without much problem. If their manure is dry there is virtually no bad smell. Can't do that with chickens...your house would smell like a diaper pail....
@@joanncreekmore4067 I started with 8 jumbo coturnix quail, indoors. Ended up with 86 within a year, but I was doing some tricks with increasing fertilization. Was given a British battery hutch which I modified for quail & it was a great blessing. Tall, but with a smallish footprint. The ONLY time aroma was an issue indoors at all was during the time they were in the brooder pen when their waste is moist. That required twice daily cleaning of the pen. Once they were old enough to go to the grow-out portion of the hutch, (3 weeks or so), there was no smell at all. A restaurant opened next door & as we had a suspended ceiling & shared the attic space, the health department put a nix on the quail, which, I think, was understandable & prudent. I thoroughly enjoyed my flock & all that they taught me. I just moved to a new place where I can raise them again, this time outside. I wish you all the best on your endeavor & endorse without a single reservation you learning here from Mr . Chris @ Slightly Rednecked. Listen & learn from him & you won't go wrong. The other TH-cam guys are good, no question, but they're raising 300 to thousands of quail. Chris just does a couple dozen for meat & eggs and looks at the entire process in a more cordial, friendly, homespun, manageable kind of way that serves the small or hobby quail raiser. May God bless your journey with success. -John.
@@johndufford5561 thank you so very much for your kind response answering my question! I think I just want to raise for the eggs first until I'm comfortable. I've watched several of Chris's videos today and can tell his passion and am thankful his willing to share. God Bless!
@@joanncreekmore4067 My.pleasure. You don't need roosters if you are just gathering eggs. The hens will begin to lay one egg per day (provided they get 14-16 hours of light per day) at about 8-10 weeks of age, & will continue to do that for about 3 years, without ever having been with a rooster. A rooster is required only if you want to incubate eggs to increase your flock. Otherwise you don't need one. The hens will just do what they do without one.
Thanks for the videos. I discivered you about 2 years ago, but with the price of eggs and the gloomy outlook for the economy, I am preparing my backyard for quail.
I love my quails. With the avain flu going around it super nice to keep my birdys inside. Plus I live in northern ND again I can keep them inside during the harsh winters. Plus they grill really nicely and much faster. I normally do whole bird on grill but pan fried quail breast is fantastic too.
Darn, now I'm hungry for grilled quail! I just ordered quail eggs and am WAY past excited! Building cages now. I will be keeping them inside during the winter and outside come spring. Thank you for these videos!!!
I have both, 5 backyard hens and my small colony of quail. Chickens are definitely louder and require more space, however IMO they are more hands off and require less attention than my quail. I probably check on my hens once every few days and they tend to take care of themselves. My setup for my quail is pretty much hands off as well, but I probably wouldn't trust them to not kill themselves if I don't check once a day lol.
You should raise both. I do. (Quail are probably more economical & easier. If I could choose only one-quail, but chickens are more personable, and that’s fun too.
I love my quail, but getting high protein feed has been an issue the last six months. I live in a remote area and only one feed store here that was out of gamebird feed constantly. I’m seriously considering switching to chickens as their feed is easier.
hey chris, great video. Question: do you get algae in your tubing? dale from dales quails sent me new tubing, since the sun in az grows algae like crazy. its used for draining maple sap from trees and it doesn't grow algae in it and clog up. just a fyi, get ahold of him if you want to ask him about it and maybe do a video on it updating your watering system.
I have both, in a small backyard. Fortunately my town does not have many restrictions regarding to livestock. Being very new to quail is probably my biggest challenge. At this time I'm not getting anything but drama from my quail. I'm not willing to give up on them, but at this time, they are more work than the chickens.
Chris youade a comment on one video that if you can't get game bird feed you can mix chicken starter and cat food. I missed the ratio of cat to starter......could younjlet me know please. I am just getting Quail on Thursday and want to be set up, game bird feed is harder to find. I do have three Lavender Orpington chicks so already have starter. I am guessing you would use non medicated starter? Thank you I enjoy your videos....☺️
I've definitely lost more quail chicks than chickens. I just had to cull one adult because its wing was broken, lord know how. Fighting maybe? Nothing in their room but straw, feeders, and them.🤷♀️
Very interesting video! I am primarily thinking of raising ducks (great for eggs and meat and good temperament) but wanted a back up producer that won't destroy the garden. Weird question I know, but if you're keeping about 15 or so birds in one cage and three males in there, how often do you swap out/kill the males to ensure that inbreeding doesn't occur and keep your flock healthy? Thank you!
I raise quail in my house as pets and for eggs. I don't eat meat, but, if my quail die of natural causes I feed them to my boa. They are fun pets and free eggs? Heck yea! My guinea pigs don't give me free food.
Hi, I'm thinking of getting some quail for the first time. Do you just keep yours in a bird cage? Can't have chickens in my neighborhood. Kinda like the idea of keeping them in the house.
I have been raising quail for four years. Decided to hatch out six chickens. 3 never hatched and three were roosters. I can't have them in my town. It took six months to hear them crow and realize they had to go. Quail are the best. I actually find the quail smarter as well, they are calmer than the noisy chickens. Give them some sand to roll in and they are so happy.
Pickled quail eggs are great, Am in the mountains is western NC and might be concerned about winter weather, would heat lamps and covered from wind be enough with your coops? thanks for the video
Hey Chris video idea I know you have gone over it a little bit but recent had I believe a raccoon attack took out 10 birds and then this morning had owls attacking had to run them off I know you ran electric wire once anything else you recommend or had heard about that’s in advance love the channel and the content
I had a quail slaughter today. Something got in the garage and killed most of my quail and ate them and eggs. Got the poop tray of a Wynola poop tray down and got to them.😥. Completely unexpected. 8 to 10 week wait on eggs. Hate starting over. Need to set up a live trap and chicken wire over egg collection tray.and back.and bottom.
Hey Chris. Sure enjoyed you live the other night but we lost power before I could ask you a couple more questions. We were talking quail in the garden. The area I plan on using the quail in is about 25'X20'. I'm wondering how many quail that should support. and also, do they covey like bobwhite, and can I keep more than one covey in that space without them becoming territorial? Thanks! Hope to hear from you! Wade
Tried the quail. Yes they are tasty. They eat a ton. My chickens pay there own way. I have no problems selling babies or adults. I just can’t get the quail to pull there weight. The chickens have personalities. Im stuck on the chickens.
If you are asking if they need help getting out of the egg, that is not true. You do have to incubate them yourself as quail don't usually go broody and incubate their eggs. But you shouldn't help them out of the egg when they are hatching.
What kind of quail you have there jumbo coturnix quail or regular.... which one you prefer? and Why? I thought the jumbo would be better since it's bigger and thinking the egg would be bigger.... (Just starting out and wondering which one)
They pull on the feathers when mating. You need to separate them to let the female heal and prehaps get more females so that the ones you have get a break.
It's funny when you consider the viability of Chickens over Quail when defending themselves. Quail are so soft, weak and pathetic they dont even try to peck or scratch when they feel threatened. You could even hold literally the most violent Quail in your hand and they'll never be able to physically do anything to you. Chickens though can be vicious. Aside from being extreme omnivores that will eat literally anything they can fit in their mouths, they have some nasty talons and weight behind them and they can easily take on rats and snakes. A broody Chicken will fight to the death to protect babies. And dont even get me started on Roosters; they can manhandle even large hawks with ease. You ever see a Rooster take on an eagle? They are raptors through-and-through, and any lack of intelligence or tact they make up for with reckless bravery and pure primal ferocity.
I have raised chickens most my life . I was given corturnix quail when I was around 12 . I am 53 now .
I prefer quail. I have a electric grinder , so I can grind grains and more to add to the mix . I also grow sprouts .
We grow enough to have 3 meals a week for our family from the quail plus the eggs .
We also make sausage , jerky and more from the quail.
How many breeders do you have for 3 meals a week please
@@shaza6547 , at the time I had about 500 quail because I was selling about 430 dozen eggs atleast every other week .
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At first , I didn’t like the quail and they eat a lot until they are full grown. I now love them and dislike the chickens. Chickens will ruin the garden and they are quite loud. Quail, easy to butcher and they are pretty quiet overall.
We live out in the country and have all kinds of birds... If we lived in the city we would probably raise more quail, but out in the country it is more cost effective to raise chickens for food. We raise 1 batch of cornish cross chickens a year and let our egg laying hens hatch out a few clutches a year of our dual purpose birds. The main reason we raise quail is for pickled quail eggs.
I’ve just started setting up a breeding operation and have been documenting my process here on TH-cam. I used to breed quail about 5 years ago. I’d definitely choose quail over chicken if I had to pick between the two. I live in suburbia so smaller poultry works best for me. Thanks for the video!
God bless you! You are a good man! You really do put us newbies minds at ease with all the new things we are learning. A mind at ease is able to think clearly. A clear mind resists panic. A knowing that you have a steady supply food brings panic levels to almost zero. Great teacher!
Useful stuff. My family is moving into a similar backyard kinda situation soon (1/4 acre plot with neighbors on all sides), and strongly leaning to raising quail for eggs and meat to go along with veggie stuff we'll grow. Seems the best option for small spaces.
Thanks Mr. Chris! Very good thoughts. Appreciate your time & efforts. One thought, not applicable to all, is one can keep a fair number of quail indoors without much problem. If their manure is dry there is virtually no bad smell. Can't do that with chickens...your house would smell like a diaper pail....
Hi, I'm thinking about getting some for the first time. What do you keep them in in the house?
@@joanncreekmore4067 I started with 8 jumbo coturnix quail, indoors. Ended up with 86 within a year, but I was doing some tricks with increasing fertilization.
Was given a British battery hutch which I modified for quail & it was a great blessing. Tall, but with a smallish footprint.
The ONLY time aroma was an issue indoors at all was during the time they were in the brooder pen when their waste is moist. That required twice daily cleaning of the pen. Once they were old enough to go to the grow-out portion of the hutch, (3 weeks or so), there was no smell at all.
A restaurant opened next door & as we had a suspended ceiling & shared the attic space, the health department put a nix on the quail, which, I think, was understandable & prudent.
I thoroughly enjoyed my flock & all that they taught me. I just moved to a new place where I can raise them again, this time outside.
I wish you all the best on your endeavor & endorse without a single reservation you learning here from Mr . Chris @ Slightly Rednecked. Listen & learn from him & you won't go wrong. The other TH-cam guys are good, no question, but they're raising 300 to thousands of quail. Chris just does a couple dozen for meat & eggs and looks at the entire process in a more cordial, friendly, homespun, manageable kind of way that serves the small or hobby quail raiser.
May God bless your journey with success. -John.
@@johndufford5561 thank you so very much for your kind response answering my question!
I think I just want to raise for the eggs first until I'm comfortable.
I've watched several of Chris's videos today and can tell his passion and am thankful his willing to share.
God Bless!
@@joanncreekmore4067 My.pleasure. You don't need roosters if you are just gathering eggs.
The hens will begin to lay one egg per day (provided they get 14-16 hours of light per day) at about 8-10 weeks of age, & will continue to do that for about 3 years, without ever having been with a rooster.
A rooster is required only if you want to incubate eggs to increase your flock. Otherwise you don't need one. The hens will just do what they do without one.
@@johndufford5561 Great to know! Thank you sir!
Thanks Chris. I think you talked me into raising quail.
I hope that is a good thing. :)
Thanks for the videos. I discivered you about 2 years ago, but with the price of eggs and the gloomy outlook for the economy, I am preparing my backyard for quail.
Thank you for watching my videos. I hope that they are helpful and good luck with your quail when you get that all kicked off.
If I had started with Quail, I would never had bothered with chickens, but I'm glad I have chickens...
I love my quails. With the avain flu going around it super nice to keep my birdys inside. Plus I live in northern ND again I can keep them inside during the harsh winters. Plus they grill really nicely and much faster. I normally do whole bird on grill but pan fried quail breast is fantastic too.
Darn, now I'm hungry for grilled quail! I just ordered quail eggs and am WAY past excited! Building cages now. I will be keeping them inside during the winter and outside come spring.
Thank you for these videos!!!
Wow Thanks!! You are very thorough. I do want to get quail and you have made the purpose worthwhile.
Glad Max is doing better!
I have both, 5 backyard hens and my small colony of quail. Chickens are definitely louder and require more space, however IMO they are more hands off and require less attention than my quail. I probably check on my hens once every few days and they tend to take care of themselves. My setup for my quail is pretty much hands off as well, but I probably wouldn't trust them to not kill themselves if I don't check once a day lol.
what excellent video. We have just started raw feeding our dogs and feel this might be a solution to provide them with fresh (Organic) meat also.
Thanks buddy. Love to hear your opinions
You should raise both. I do. (Quail are probably more economical & easier. If I could choose only one-quail, but chickens are more personable, and that’s fun too.
I love my quail, but getting high protein feed has been an issue the last six months. I live in a remote area and only one feed store here that was out of gamebird feed constantly. I’m seriously considering switching to chickens as their feed is easier.
can you get ahold of purina laying, thats what I use for my birds.
Can you supplement with mealworms?
You could order it on line and have it delivered. But probably would be expensive.
Just use the chicken stuff and add bugs.
You can use lower protein food once your quail get to about 4 to 6 weeks old. After that around 18% protein is ok. Good luck.
where would some one get quails to start raising them
Thanks for sharing with your thoughts
Thank you. I will try raising quail. From Daytona Beach. We subscribed to your channel. God Bless and happy healthy New Year.
Thanks for sharing this is helpful I have always reaised chickens now I’m going to give Quail at try for the meat&eggs.
Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it.
I have always bought hybrids, I mean to chickens. For eggs+meat. A rooster reaching maximum 5 kg and a hen about 3 kg.
Great video Chris appreciate all the info! May I ask the kind of Quail you raise?
hey chris, great video. Question: do you get algae in your tubing? dale from dales quails sent me new tubing, since the sun in az grows algae like crazy. its used for draining maple sap from trees and it doesn't grow algae in it and clog up. just a fyi, get ahold of him if you want to ask him about it and maybe do a video on it updating your watering system.
Hi Chris!
what food do you feed your quails?
Please make a video
I have both, in a small backyard. Fortunately my town does not have many restrictions regarding to livestock. Being very new to quail is probably my biggest challenge. At this time I'm not getting anything but drama from my quail. I'm not willing to give up on them, but at this time, they are more work than the chickens.
Chris youade a comment on one video that if you can't get game bird feed you can mix chicken starter and cat food. I missed the ratio of cat to starter......could younjlet me know please. I am just getting Quail on Thursday and want to be set up, game bird feed is harder to find. I do have three Lavender Orpington chicks so already have starter. I am guessing you would use non medicated starter? Thank you I enjoy your videos....☺️
I've definitely lost more quail chicks than chickens. I just had to cull one adult because its wing was broken, lord know how. Fighting maybe? Nothing in their room but straw, feeders, and them.🤷♀️
great breakdown
I keep 10 hens and 2 roos of standard quail in a cage 16 inches wide x 20 inches deep x 8 inches deep and they do great.
Nice. Sounds like a nice set up.
How do you dispatch and clean quail? Thanks
Could you make a video talking about Quail versus rabbits?
Very interesting video! I am primarily thinking of raising ducks (great for eggs and meat and good temperament) but wanted a back up producer that won't destroy the garden. Weird question I know, but if you're keeping about 15 or so birds in one cage and three males in there, how often do you swap out/kill the males to ensure that inbreeding doesn't occur and keep your flock healthy? Thank you!
I raise quail in my house as pets and for eggs. I don't eat meat, but, if my quail die of natural causes I feed them to my boa. They are fun pets and free eggs? Heck yea! My guinea pigs don't give me free food.
Hi, I'm thinking of getting some quail for the first time. Do you just keep yours in a bird cage? Can't have chickens in my neighborhood. Kinda like the idea of keeping them in the house.
@@joanncreekmore4067 I have kept them in a rabbit cage indoors. Right now I have a 16 square foot weed tent in mydiningroom for my bird.
@@donteatthesoap8196 thank you for responding! You only have 1 bird and it gives you eggs? That would be ideal for me!
I have been raising quail for four years. Decided to hatch out six chickens. 3 never hatched and three were roosters. I can't have them in my town. It took six months to hear them crow and realize they had to go. Quail are the best. I actually find the quail smarter as well, they are calmer than the noisy chickens. Give them some sand to roll in and they are so happy.
Pickled quail eggs are great, Am in the mountains is western NC and might be concerned about winter weather, would heat lamps and covered from wind be enough with your coops? thanks for the video
How are quail on feed consumption? I find my input of feed for the eggs I get is not paying off.
Hey Chris video idea I know you have gone over it a little bit but recent had I believe a raccoon attack took out 10 birds and then this morning had owls attacking had to run them off I know you ran electric wire once anything else you recommend or had heard about that’s in advance love the channel and the content
When are you going to do an updated video on the rabbits?
I had a quail slaughter today. Something got in the garage and killed most of my quail and ate them and eggs. Got the poop tray of a Wynola poop tray down and got to them.😥. Completely unexpected. 8 to 10 week wait on eggs. Hate starting over. Need to set up a live trap and chicken wire over egg collection tray.and back.and bottom.
For somebody just starting out, is there a book you would recommend educate myself?
Can you do a video on how you raise meat chickens? In the the video said you do it. I am very interested in doing that. Ty
Thank you ...great content
Hey Chris. Sure enjoyed you live the other night but we lost power before I could ask you a couple more questions. We were talking quail in the garden. The area I plan on using the quail in is about 25'X20'. I'm wondering how many quail that should support. and also, do they covey like bobwhite, and can I keep more than one covey in that space without them becoming territorial? Thanks! Hope to hear from you! Wade
Does quail make noises? I want to raise some quails but am afraid they make too many noises, and the neighbors will complain lol
Liked the music 🎵 intro!
Put boiled eggs in 100 percent vinegar see what happens oh about overnight ive had 3 hours work
Tried the quail. Yes they are tasty. They eat a ton. My chickens pay there own way. I have no problems selling babies or adults. I just can’t get the quail to pull there weight. The chickens have personalities. Im stuck on the chickens.
hey i have a doe that had a litter 3 days ago now she hasn't eat sence whats wrong.
I was told that the chicks need help hatching. Is that true?
If you are asking if they need help getting out of the egg, that is not true. You do have to incubate them yourself as quail don't usually go broody and incubate their eggs. But you shouldn't help them out of the egg when they are hatching.
I wish I could get quail but I can’t find any were to get some
People have had some success incubating supermarket quail eggs. You might also be able to order eggs online.
What kind of quail you have there jumbo coturnix quail or regular.... which one you prefer? and Why? I thought the jumbo would be better since it's bigger and thinking the egg would be bigger.... (Just starting out and wondering which one)
Hi Chris, I'm new here and thinking of getting quail since I'm not allowed chickens. Do you process the meat yourself? Is there a video for that?
Found it!
Jumbo Cornish Cross Broilers are ready to harvest in 8 weeks.
I have both chickens and quail but I like more quail
I have cats and i like to ask how to protect quell from cats 🐈 i like to have quells and i want to keep them in cage outside as a pet
Cats won't be able to get into a cage with proper wire.
Hey Chris need some help, my male quail are pecking the hens heads and its so bloody that I removed the males. Why are they doing this??
They pull on the feathers when mating. You need to separate them to let the female heal and prehaps get more females so that the ones you have get a break.
What about chukar
I don't know a lot about chukar so I can't really speak to them. I need to look into them a little more.
My rooster is loud 1/4 mile away.
Really? That is a loud rooster indeed.
Me who already raises chickens and soon to be incubating quail eggs
the shirt
Voracious
Meat chickens also are fully grown in about 8 weeks and are pretty good layers
It's funny when you consider the viability of Chickens over Quail when defending themselves. Quail are so soft, weak and pathetic they dont even try to peck or scratch when they feel threatened. You could even hold literally the most violent Quail in your hand and they'll never be able to physically do anything to you.
Chickens though can be vicious. Aside from being extreme omnivores that will eat literally anything they can fit in their mouths, they have some nasty talons and weight behind them and they can easily take on rats and snakes. A broody Chicken will fight to the death to protect babies. And dont even get me started on Roosters; they can manhandle even large hawks with ease. You ever see a Rooster take on an eagle? They are raptors through-and-through, and any lack of intelligence or tact they make up for with reckless bravery and pure primal ferocity.
Chris, I mentioned Slightly Rednecked in our latest video. Hope you don’t mind.