Keeping Quail in The City

[@mariae6942]

YOU ARE A FANTASTIC INSTRUCTOR!!!!! LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS, I AM A NEW SUBSCRIBER AND GRATEFUL TO HAVE FOUND YOU ON KZbin. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@fctuber]

Actually you brought up the comment that they taste kind of like liver. Depending upon how you cook them, They very well can taste like liver. I ran a hunting lodge in Mexico where we hunted White Winged Dove. When I took over, the chef before me had sauteed the dove breast and that's how I fix them the first time, they taste exactly like liver, and I found out that's why most people did not like the dove. If you grill or barbecue or broil game birds like this Dove Quail pigeon whatever they taste much much better than If breaded and fried especially if it happens to get over cooked. My favorite way of fixing Quail was to season lightly with salt pepper and garlic and Grill on the barbecue. Within a very short period of time I had everybody that came to the hunting lodge wanting to take their Birds home because they no longer disliked the birds.

[@fctuber]

I don't know how it would work out with quail but with the dove but I don't see why it would work with quail, maybe cut the breast half in half against (giving you 4 per bird) and do them "Rancho Paloma Style". I would wrap a half over a nacho style jalapeno slice and wrap it on bacon, place it on a skewer with mushrooms, colored bell peppers and onions and then drenched the skewers in zesty Italian dressing (from the mix, made with red wine vinegar and EVOO), let them sit for 15 minutes or so then on to a hot grill. I cooked them until the bacon started to get a little crispy and the veggies softened and pulled them. Never, NEVER should an upland game bird be cooked much beyond med-rare, medium at the very tops! They are NOT like chicken and Turkey where they must be cooked to 165°F or greater. I have never cooked dove or quail, wild or farm raised above medium.

[@eylaanaya4074]

This is glorious, I have been researching "baby quail food" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Eeyila Rudimentary Expediency - (do a search on google ) ? It is a smashing exclusive guide for discovering how to raise healthy and fertile quail without the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my brother in law got excellent success with it.

[@SSYOTX]

We're fairly new at raising them and I've been really surprised that the smell isn't bad (unless wet like you mentioned). Our cat's litter box is way worse in comparison

[@Slightlyrednecked]

You said it. Unless they are wet (in which case it is very bad) the droppings really aren't that bad.

[@Veemack21]

Thank you sir I followed all your advice for hatching /buying ect. I had have a great 1st hatch rate an have healthy happy quail! Thank you again an love your page

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Awesome. I am so glad to hear that. Thank you for watching my videos and I am glad that they have been helpful for you.

[@kilbyhearsGod]

Great video! I am now raising rabbits and quail in my backyard. It's pretty much your fault LOL

[@Slightlyrednecked]

lol. Sorry to be a bad influence. :)

[@patriciadean5452]

Thanks, this is helpful. I will have to go back to this, when we are ready. We have to move, and I was thinking Quail would work in the city. Now I know.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks for watching. I am glad you found it helpful. I have lots of other quail videos if you need any tips or pointers.

[@Gustavo-lz5mi]

Hello! This is a very good video, thank you very much! you are a good teacher :)

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Muchas gracias por los amables comentarios. :)

[@8beef4dinner]

Thank you for all the great information you provide!!

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks for watching. I am glad you liked the video.

[@k-makesomething]

We ended up having to cover our quail hutch with a tarp every night to keep the male from crowing at four in the morning--no neighbors complained, but it annoyed me! Now the days are getting shorter, and I don't need to cover him anymore.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I hear mine. They don't bother me or wake me up but if i do wake up i can hear them. But when the days get shorter they stop crowing for sure. Of course the egg production drops off too.

[@reneebrown2968]

I'm planning on keeping my quail on my porch but i will be making cages that can be brought inside incase of a hurricane. But i do the same thing with my rabbits. I just bring them in and they stay in my walkin shower. But the quail i plan on making your stacking cages with deep litter pans so i can use shavings.

[@finch614]

Hello chris, Awesome video! I have a question. If you have multiple roosters on your property do they crow more often then when you only have one?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks for watching. I do think that multiple roosters does cause them to crow a little more often but not really a lot. They tend to crow a lot when the first come of age but then calm down pretty quickly and usually crow mostly at dawn or if some kind of activity is going on (like feeding and egg collecting).

[@finch614]

Slightly Rednecked thanks a lot! Greetings from the netherlands

[@braulindisla-elburrodelaba5361]

Great video

[@dougyeargin5804]

As long as the males are happy they don't crow. But if they crow, it carries. Something you can hear 100 yards away. In a house, you'll only hear them if they're outside your door or window. But outside you can hear them for a fair distance. Mine are outside my thick double pane glass door, about 15 feet from my bed, and it's something a pillow over the ears can't cover up.

[@tazclark_artist1422]

Mine are loud as heck too. I can't keep more than one rooster at a time because if it. I live in a fairly quiet neighborhood, which probably helps the noise carry further.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Mine tend to blend in with the wild birds. I guess I just don't notice them much anymore.

[@dougyeargin5804]

Probably use to it. Mine are much louder than the wild bird noises, minus a crow. Not as annoying as a crow, but seems to carry as well as a crow, if not further. But I live in a heavily wooded area on a mountain in North georgia. Not having alot of ambient noise helps for it to carry. And I'm sure 20 of my neighbors get nice wake up crows right before 6am. Awesome video and great content as always Chris!

[@MalinaBellk]

Thank you! So much good info on raising quails

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you for watching.

[@aliciamcnamar8203]

Chris, just curious, do you require a wild game bird license for the quail? I do in Ok.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

No. I am not raising native birds (bobwhites) so no permit required. I am pretty sure that OK is the same. Only require a permit if raising a native bird. Coturnix are not native birds. You might look into it a little more.

[@threeninesfilthy7973]

Great vid man, thanks

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you for watching. Glad you liked it.

[@dooleysmichiganhomestead8339]

Thumbs up from the Dooleys of Michigan

[@primepromethium7461]

Thank you so much for all the information !

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you for watching. I am glad you liked it.

[@tyliful]

you always have informative vids.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks. I am glad you find them helpful.

[@Rose-wo8bh]

So if you have 5 females and 1 male....each egg 🥚 is automatically fertile? And these are daily hatched?

[@csrazle554]

Not necessarily, I had 20 in the incubator After 15 days I found 17 were fertile Out of those only 12 hatched. I have one male and 7 females and I’m pretty happy with my fertility. They lay one egg a day typically I’ve heard that the less girls you have the more they get beat up during the spring And it’s true. My male seems to pick on 5 out of the 7 girls I have.

[@phillipg9907]

Have you ever had problems with quail “egg eating “ like chickens can if the eggs aren’t collected right away? Thanks.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

It has happened from time to time but not on a regular basis and has never been a big problem.

[@phillipg9907]

Thanks for responding. Like your videos a lot, they helped me take the plunge into quail.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

no problem. Glad to help.

[@fearfullywonderfullymade3150]

Great video. Looking to start raising quail myself. You mentioned how resilient they are for the cold, but how do they do in heat? The location I want to put my quail can get pretty warm in the peak of summer. Would love to know if that space can work.

[@rephaelreyes8552]

As long as they have plenty of shade, ventilation, and water, they should be ok. If it gets to 100 degrees or above, I would consider adding a place where they can have a water bath

[@denisegirmer4550]

How do they do in intense heat of summer?

[@stephenvikla6926]

Are certain species quieter than others? Looking to keep only females for eggs and was hoping to do valley quail for the unique look.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

The females are very quiet actually. Valley quail probably won't produce enough eggs to make it worth keeping them for that reason and you would probably need a permit from the conservation department to keep them since they are a native bird. But if that is what you want to do, go for it.

[@jodyflores601]

Thank you, as always great video. :)

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you so much. I am glad you liked it.

[@babbar123]

Hello Chris, Can we keep quails in northern Canada? Can these guys survive in an unheated garage with IR lamps?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

They should do just fine as long as they have a way to get out of the wind. I have never had a problem in winter and I have viewers that live way further north than me and keep them. Even some viewers from Alaska and Canada that report they do fine in their winters.

[@babbar123]

Slightly Rednecked Thanks. Your videos are great. Subscribed already.

[@MLGkeeeza]

Hi chris i have asked you before about the feed i am in scotland and cannot get game or turkey starter for A. Reasonable price B. All year round and C. A high enough protein % the best i can do is 22%protein however i have heard a trick of grinding up dry dog food sounds mad I know but it cost alot less also has 24%protein level and atound the same levels of other nutrients to the turkey starter i was getting what do u think ?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I don't think that is a terrible idea. If it were me I would mix it in with my chicken feed instead of feeding them solely on that. Might check the calcium levels too to make sure they are high enough.

[@davidpalme6366]

Thanks for the videos they help a lot! I have a question for you. My neighbor recently bought two hen chickens and have them running on the other side of the fence within a few feet of my quail cages. Should I be concerned with illnesses within this close of proximity? I don’t have a lot of other places to move the cages.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I don't think you need to worry about it. if they were in direct contact maybe but I think they will be fine with what you described.

[@jessywestrand1514]

Love your videos, lots of great info. Have you ever heard of fermenting the quails food before feeding it to them? I read that it can reduce the smell of their waste? Just wanted to know your opinion on it. Thanks!

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Fermenting is a common practice. I haven't done it myself so i can't say from personal experience. To me it just seems like more work than it is worth.

[@denisegirmer4550]

How can we store large amounts of quail food for shtf ? What’s the longest shelf life.

[@cadencemccammack7111]

How do they do with the heat? I like in Texas where it could get to around 110 degrees some days.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

It gets hot here to and I have never had a problem with the heat as long as they are not in direct sun.

[@snookumsjack]

I grew up eating wild quail(usually fried)-Delicious! Never reminded me of liver(which I hate).

[@crystalscherer]

How was the odor when you kept them in the garage? My area hits -30C for 2-3 months, so outside isn't really an option.

[@MrsStevenBrown]

Mine are in the real cold also. -30*C Just make more like a coop/enclosed area for them that has no wind, just a small door into it and a few small vents for circulation at the roof line and a non freezing water container outside , add in hay and straw to fill the whole area, they literally make a nest in it and are super hardy birds! Mine come out and walk around even lol 😂

[@giax2031]

How do you know if you can hatch our an egg or if it should just be put in the fridge?

[@waltlars3687]

What wire do you like for adult cages and do you use smaller wire in the lower grow out cage

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I use 1/2 inch hardware cloth for all of my cages. The grow outs stay in the brooder box until they are about 2 weeks old and then go onto the wire with no problems.

[@bearsanzone5653]

Yes. 1/2" x1/2" hardware cloth for the bottoms and sides on his hutches. Any smaller and droppings won't fall through, any larger could cause foot issues.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Yup. 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch wire.

[@pashamorgan5959]

Morning I never had quail but I do have layers. Seems OK to raise some

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks for watching my video. I don't have any other birds my self. The quail work well for me.

[@poodledaddles1091]

great video!

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks. I am glad you liked it.

[@babbar123]

Also, can we keep them free range like chicken, will they fly?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

They won't fly much but they won't stay put either. And more than likely they would get eaten by something if you try to let them free range.

[@mariagomez6279]

Hi I have quails and I just got 7 more they hatch this weekend i love them I have a question now I have 15 together I believe there’s 4 males and the rest females it’s 4 to 5 females for a male can I have 8 to 10 females and 2 males in the same box or I have to separate them 4 females and a male in each box thank you and I love your channel you really encouraged me having quails and doing my garden God bless you

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you so much for the kind comments. I keep all of my birds in the same hutch. There is no reason you should have to separate them into groups.

[@BriesBunnyBarn]

Is it like chickens where you don't necessarily need a male to have the hen's lay eggs? I did experiment with chickens in the past but I do live in a Suburban neighborhood, and some neighbors started to complain. They're okay with my show rabbits though. (Knock on wood)

[@erism.4800]

Yes quail hens will lay eggs without a rooster present. Although quail roosters are not hard to keep unlike chicken roosters and the males will rarely crow if they are happy.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

As Elle M. stated, they will lay without a rooster present. I am not sure what your neighbor's complained about but if it was the noise then they might find a quail rooster fairly annoying. The hens really don't make any noise though.

[@BriesBunnyBarn]

Thank you dearly for the information. my next step is to try and find somebody in my area that actually sells quail. From the hutch you described in your video (2ftx2ftx18in) it looks like I can just use a vacant rabbit cage, since those are the dimensions of a USA standard rabbit enclosure. My neighbors did have slept complaints about my chicken hens noise, but it sounds like female quail make noises similar to doves if even that. So hopefully I'll still be able to get some eggs.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

A rabbit cage would work fine. You probably need to replace the floor though, rabbit cage wire is pretty big and hard for the birds to walk on. Just put a piece of 1/2 inch hardware cloth over it (or replacing it) and you should be fine.

[@kaytong9831]

So we just need LED light in the winter or we also have to cover the cage to keep them warm. Thanks

[@Slightlyrednecked]

You don't have to do anything special for winter. If you want to get eggs, you need to provide light (so they have 14 hours a day of light). You should make sure they are blocked from the wind but you don't need to provide any other cover.

[@kaytong9831]

@@Slightlyrednecked Thank you very much

[@chrissilver9486]

Hey Chris, when I get ready to ratio my rooster and hens can I do like 15 hens and 5 roosters in one breeding pen?

[@thecityfarmer7430]

im not Chris but yes you can you will get less of a possibility of fertile eggs.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

actually 5 roosters to 15 hens is a pretty good ratio. I usually keep 1 rooster to every 4 or 5 hens.

[@charger7022]

where do you find the feed in your area? and whats the price? we want to raise quail but finding feed may be a problem.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I get mine from a local feed store. It cost me about $14 for a 50 lb bag.

[@horseblinderson4747]

@@Slightlyrednecked how long does that bag last?

[@braulindisla-elburrodelaba5361]

Am afraid of the nozy neighbors

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Luckily my neighbors are all very friendly.

[@holepunched87]

I've been raising bobwhites for a couple years now and I incubate the eggs. Most batches I loose around 4 chics or so. But the last 300 eggs or so I've only had about 17 chics survive. All of my chics have died within the first 4 or 5 days or so. I've dipped the beaks in water and in the food multiple times. Any suggestions on how I can keep them alive. Temps and feed and water are perfect, fresh, and all. I am completely puzzled on this situation.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I am so sorry to hear about your issues. If you have been raising them for years and haven't changed anything, I would lean towards either a bacterial issue you may have picked up or some kind of genetic defect that has manifested. I would start by sanitizing everything every well and see how it goes from there.

[@horseblinderson4747]

Bleach and new stock if you haven't rotated any new in. But you may just want to start over.

[@AbuGrabIt]

Are quail noisy like chickens? A rooster? Do you have a problem with opossums?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

We have lots of opossums but I have never really had any issues with them.

[@davidashby1436]

Can you put nests in their hutches and let the hens go broody and set on their own eggs to hatch them?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

It doesn't happen from time to time but it is rare for a quail to go broody and do a good job of hatching her own chicks. if you want a reliable supply of quail you really need to incubate them yourself.

[@williamreed5468]

David Ashby usually won’t set.

[@bishoppolycarp9684]

I am interested in raising these quail for meat though many of the videos I see people have fancy pluckers and equipment to process the birds. Is there a simple process for this, a more manual process?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Quail are pretty easy to clean. I don't pluck them myself. I can skin one in about 15 seconds so that is the way to do it. I did a video a while back on how to butcher quail. It got flagged as inappropriate content so you have to be over 18 to watch it and I can't share links but it is still available in my quail playlist from my home page if you want to try to search for it.

[@bishoppolycarp9684]

@@Slightlyrednecked Thank you very much for your replies. Yep I will check out the video :)

[@braulindisla-elburrodelaba5361]

Yes is call a knife and hot water

[@wilmaeulberg4323]

How do you keep their water from freezing in the winter?

[@threeninesfilthy7973]

They have outdoor water heaters you can buy for like rabbits and stuff, just needs to plug in

[@cj597]

Are LED lights okay for quail?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

yes. I use LED lights on my hutches and they work fine.

[@cj597]

Slightly Rednecked Thanks!

[@Slightlyrednecked]

no problem.

[@aleksandar8123]

Hi Chris. so I found out about your channel not too long ago and I find it very entertaining. So due to that I bought 2 quail 1and a half weeks ago and thought they were f males. Then I heard a noice and checked them and one turned to be male. So my question is why they aren't laying?Guy said they come from same batch and I'm pretty sure they are mature. Is there anything I can do so the quail starts laying? Thanks in advance! 😃

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Just be patient. As long as they are getting enough light they should start laying at any time. It generally takes them about 2 weeks to start laying again after a move.

[@aleksandar8123]

They are getting enough light and today's 2 week from when I bought them. Will putting a store quail(chicken) egg in the cage encourage them to lay?

[@rp101aquatics6]

im hooked on to your channel

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you.

[@yerneedsry]

Does the eggs have to be non - fertile or fertile to eat them raw for health benifits ?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

It doesn't matter either way. Until the egg starts to develop there isn't really any difference between fertile and unfertile eggs.

[@yerneedsry]

thank you your awesome and fast..

[@Slightlyrednecked]

No problem. Glad to help.

[@babycocothehamster4896]

Nice vid Chris

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you so much. I am glad you liked it.

[@babycocothehamster4896]

@@Slightlyrednecked i love all ur vids Chris

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks

[@babycocothehamster4896]

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[@SLFYSH]

Or if you throw some carbon like shavings down, that’ll eliminate smell.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

true. But you would have to have a very large supply of carbon like material on hand. And throw it down pretty much every day.

[@menagiary7877]

I spritz Apple cider vinegar in their water, on their feet to prevent foot sores, and over the grate that the droppings fall through and I've noticed a huge difference in the smell and their health.

[@bishoppolycarp9684]

My neighbor forcing me to get rid of my Chinese silkie rooster brought me here.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Oh no. So sorry that you have to get rid of him. I hope that you find my videos helpful if you decide to raise quail instead.

[@honestyfaithful]

GREAT VIDEO CHRIS THANKS🌻🐝🌻

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks so much. I am glad you liked it.

[@reneebrown2968]

The only other meat animals i can keep is rabbits.

[@tristanfaint6906]

How do I keep my quail laying eggs

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Most of the time that has to due with the amount of light that they have. I did a video on that topic recently. here is the link if you want to watch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3apnniEi5Wdldk

[@priyabalan1970]

I’m like to grow quails.. where can I buy quails in new Jersey.. can anyone help me please

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I don't a specific supplier in New Jersey. You might check on Craigslist for live birds. if you are experienced with incubating eggs you can order eggs. Kansas City Quail Farm is a great supplier.

[@priyabalan1970]

Slightly Rednecked thanks for your reply 😊

[@horseblinderson4747]

@@priyabalan1970 you can even hatch grocery store quail eggs, granted the hatch rate is only about 5-9 % but people have done it.

[@priyabalan1970]

Michael Rhoads thank you..

[@pigeonsrollers]

were are you from

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Southwest Missouri. I live in Joplin.

[@Crackedpeaches]

Houses right next to eachother? LOL These lots are MASSIVE. This is not a good representation of a city block lol.

[@JohnsonFamilyFarmstead]

I see quail in our future 😂

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Well I have plenty of videos if you need any tips. :)

[@theanonymoustoucan5531]

4:15 make a guinne pig farm fixed ur problem

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I thought about guinea pigs once. I may do that at some point.

[@saritaxd7738]

Cheers for this, I've been looking for "large quail breeds" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Eeyila Rudimentary Expediency - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a good exclusive guide for discovering how to raise healthy and fertile quail minus the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my cousin got excellent success with it.

[@alanweber675]

I little trick to tell when the eggs are ready to hatch, if you throw them at the wall and they stick, they're done!

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I am not sure that would work actually. I think they would be more likely to stick if they didn't have a chick in them at all. maybe if they bounce off the wall they are done. :)