How to Process Coturnix Quail. Respectful and Clean.

[@Slowsteading]

Have you tried this method?

[@charswellness]

Thank you for sharing this, done so calmly and quickly and without showing too much, too close up. I really wanted to know how to do this, but wasn't sure if I'd be able to stomach it, so I chickened out on other videos that were too close up. This was way more manageable than I was expecting. Saved for future reference.

[@Slowsteading]

Thanks for checking out the video and sharing this! It's definitely overwhelming at first, but I think that's ok. Taking another animal's life is not meant to be taken lightly, but something that should be approached with intention and respect. The quail have been a great stepping stone for me in the learning process as well-it has made the next step of moving up to chickens much more approachable. Best of luck on your quail journey!

[@chanellep4683]

Currently have quail for eggs but started hatching out, and wanted to look into using extra males for meat,super video! Thanks for sharing

[@Slowsteading]

You're so welcome! Yes maintaining a healthy M/F ratio is so important for the hens too, so everybody wins! (Except the male quails...)

[@anaritamenard3242]

I am so glad to find your family channel! You guys are great and giving me the courage to start my homestead journey

[@Slowsteading]

Thanks for watching! Absolutely go for it, it's so much fun for the kids and adults both ☺️

[@simpleperrydiselife]

Thanks for sharing. We are thinking about raising quails this year. You made the process so simple. Thank you so much!

[@Slowsteading]

My pleasure, thanks for checking it out! Quail are a lot of fun and very low maintenance, you'll love it. What breed are you leaning towards?

[@simpleperrydiselife]

@Slowsteading I have been reading, and it seems that the coturnix or Japanese quail would be the best for meat. Thanks for replying.

[@Slowsteading]

@@simpleperrydiselife We had Coturnix and they were a great dual purpose, if you have any interest in eggs. They lay cute little easter egg-style in speckled blues. And the males grow out quickly. Worth checking out!

[@haddicroy3596]

Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to raising my own

[@Slowsteading]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@camnewton1359]

good information man-. nicely done . thanks

[@Slowsteading]

Thanks for watching!

[@vkpruitt]

Great, video! I love how simple this tutorial was and the effort you’ve put into your videos is also great- you’ll grow pretty quickly I’m sure!

[@Slowsteading]

Hey Victoria, I'm so glad you enjoyed this video on Coturnix quail! I appreciate the kind words, thanks for checking out my channel 🙏

[@cdb88]

this is so sad but i'm glad you posted it. maybe I shouldnt eat meat.

[@Slowsteading]

😂😂 meat is tricky like that

[@featheredknechtionshomestead]

Oh awesome! I’ve not heard of this channel yet but always great to have more quail friends! Are you US based?

[@Slowsteading]

Thanks for stopping by! We are just over the border in Canada :)

[@kevinhart1044]

I'm new to your channel and I have enjoyed watching your videos. I am nearing completion on our mobile chicken coop, but will be renovating our current stationary coop. I really enjoyed watching your build and may incorporate some of your ideas. Well done, sir.

[@Slowsteading]

Thanks for checking out the videos, and thanks for the kind words! Glad to hear these videos have been useful for you. A mobile coop sounds awesome, will it be a type of chicken tractor?

[@kevinhart1044]

@@Slowsteading Hey Mike, yes, it's a chicken tractor. I loosely followed another channel's build and added some metal to the A-frame roof. Also ordered something called Chicklifts (not paid), a wheel system that attaches to the tractor. Hopefully they work well in helping me drag that thing across the property. Thanks again. Looking forward to your next video.

[@Slowsteading]

@@kevinhart1044 woah very cool, I haven't seen the chicklift before but that looks like the perfect solution for moving a heavy chicken tractor around. The landscape is quite hilly at my place, do you have a flat pasture area at yours? Let me know how the Chick lift works for you!

[@kevinhart1044]

@@Slowsteading So, there was a bit of wood twisting where the lift attached. I added the extra wood, which they advised to do. I should have braced the corners with metal prior to moving it. I have since moving it, which is crucial. I wish the wheels would raise the coop up higher, to account for uneven terrain. It is a very useful tool though.

[@Slowsteading]

@@kevinhart1044 That's great to know, thanks for sharing! Sounds like it puts a lot of strain on the structure, hopefully the extra bracing helps prevent any further issues. Would you say it's worth the extra expense?

[@J2Cowgirl1]

How long do you rest them before cooking

[@Slowsteading]

I recommend at least a day in the fridge, but two is better 👌👌

[@DanleBlocks35752]

Cool and slightly gross

[@Slowsteading]

Haha yes and yes!

[@mushroomgal9614]

'Processing' 'dispatching' ... funny how we use language to hide the reality of what we do

[@Slowsteading]

"Beef" and "pork" instead of cow or pig follows the same logic I guess

[@itsjustdeb579]

It's more for social media. While it is getting better. For a while there words like kill or slaughter would get your videos taken down. It's just a way of being kind.

[@paulwoodley489]

Except they are correct in terms of English language and their meaning. We generally reserve the word ‘kill’ for the times when it is for no reason and/or on purpose or has negative connotations.

[@mufasa6366]

I think he also does this to humans

[@Slowsteading]

😂😂😂