Quail Housing for Under $50

Housing for quail can be easy, simple and inexpensive. This is a low cost entry hobby that rewards you with eggs and fertilizer for your garden.

[@lamoabird]

Great video! Thank you so much! My daughter decided to get quails and she is responsible for them. We are moving them to a bigger house and the feeder and watered are great! Very creative!

[@josephinewilbur3262]

Thank you for giving information about raising quails very precise, accurate, affordable and in details.

[@christiansaravia7865]

they're adorable and this is so genius, i hand build all my enclosures for my inverts and reptiles out of large storage bins and i already have one already that im not using that i would be able to easily convert to a home for quail, i really want to start raising these babies

[@giselleespino6624]

how often do you empty out all the shavings not just adding fresh ones? I recently got 2 quails and am very excited!

[@CecileSeth]

This is one of my favorite videos because it helps me see how I could get started. Would it be possible to post links to the Amazon item you used for your water feeder? It will help me feel less intimidated when I’m shopping. Also, could you link to the Rubbermaid tote so I know which size as well as the “quail egg scissors?” In a future video i hope you show us how it is different to crack them. I really appreciate your sharing the videos!

[@quailmom1810]

Cecile I appreciate your questions and comments. I will see what I can do about posting links where to buy the supplies and provide measurements for the tote in the description/info section above

[@repurposedcafe]

Oh, I didn't kow about the special scissors to crack quail eggs. Thanks for the info.

[@Black_Samurai-fish]

This is really nice. I can tell you actually care about your birds and their happiness.

[@_.-._.-.]

Except they don't give them a big enough home :(

[@qwilfish66]

They are so cute I can’t wait to get some

[@yeswing10]

A kitty litter scoop might make it easy to separate the feed from wood chips?

[@siobhanshaul2689]

Thanks for sharing, this is very informational. 👍

[@msbist8906]

lovly to watch you ,thanks for this video ❤️❤️

[@sinarenesapartmentstead1802]

I just came across your video I enjoyed it and it’s educational also I’m really thinking about raising Quail for eggs and meat in my apartment

[@TheUnicornQueenOfficial]

Thanks! Really helped!

[@plantingseeds9869]

Thanks your helping out a lot did you mention how often you clean their space

[@1ofhis518]

How do you get the poop out of the shavings?

[@JuliaRtv50]

Hi what size are the wholes in the feeder? Thanks for sharing

[@kashifmccracken1526]

So cost effective

[@kathleenmonsegue9700]

Is this for adult quail hens? What size tote is that and how many adult female quails can I honestly keep in a 50 gallon storage tote? I googled the info and it said 1 quail per 1 square feet cuz they are territorial.

[@geko_editz5839]

What size tote did you use just curious because quails are so loving and very interesting birds and I want a couple of quails (not an actual couple but just like 4 or five)and also wondering what size hole you should use for the feeder

[@Offred]

Great video! I can’t wait to keep some quail. I think the tote could get too hot in my climate, but it gives me good ideas to start from.

[@_.-._.-.]

Please give them the correct amount of space, what's in the video is NOT enough. Adult quail need at least one square foot of space each.

[@captainkenzie6873]

​@@_.-._.-.A square foot each is the minimum for a chicken the recommended number of quails is 4-6 per square foot.

[@captainkenzie6873]

​@@_.-._.-.It may be different for jumbo quails though.

[@faizal.al-hanif]

Can you tell me the size/measurement of those plastic tote?

[@therrienmichael08]

I have the same nipple waterer but haven't installed it yet. Need to find a vid demo.

[@mikaelak90]

Can you use mulsh instead of pine shavings?

[@aliyahkenzi5075]

What is the size of the tub?

[@crazyjboozjenk7342]

Nice

[@Gfamboyz]

Use a cat liter cleaner for the pine shavings .

[@CleanDiscordMemes]

How can you get quails and cats together?

[@kathleenmonsegue9700]

How come you didn’t take out all of the old pine shavings? Shouldn’t you do that and then add the new pine shavings?

[@Ms.Jlovinglife]

I think she did she just did show all of that part 😊

[@joebob2146]

What do you keep them for? And what do other people keep them for besides food.

[@bedtimebog5822]

They make cute pets too we have ours for food so eggs and meat but there good for compost too like the poop takes less time to break down then chickens

[@LWren-nr6ud]

Your area per bird is wrong. The recommended minimum is 1 square foot per bird on wire and 4 square foot per bird on solid flooring, not 4-6 birds per square foot. As long as you keep it clean and the birds are happy it doesn't matter too much, but I like my birds to be able to have privacy from each other and be able to run a little.

[@quailmom1810]

L. Wren Thank you so much for your comment. I’ve always been curious about who is the authority in quail raising. Where did you get your information if I may ask?

[@LWren-nr6ud]

I just worry that someone will buy a tub with a floor area of 4 square foot and think they can house 16 quails!! Also you have to remember that 4 square foot is 1ft x 4ft not 4ft x 4ft.so a container that is 1ft x 4 ft should only hold 2 quail, but a 4ft x 4ft container could hold 8 quail. I did a load of research when I first got quail and have anything important in my cage building ideas folder. There is a LOT of conflicting information/typos on quail care on the internet. The 4 foot rule is more for people who don't want to be doing a lot of cleaning, or have an aviary type set up. On nice fluffy absorbent sawdust 1-2ft per bird is probably adequate as long as you turn the bedding so it doesn't get damp areas. (and as long as it is a minimum 4 square foot)

[@quailmom1810]

L. Wren I agree that there’s lots of conflicting information out there. It is an important reminder for everyone to do their own research and think critically. I found what works for me and it seems like you are doing what works for you, too. I hope you’ll continue to share your experiences that others may learn and make conclusions that are sensible to them. Thanks again for taking the time to comment.😊

[@LWren-nr6ud]

That's the good thing about quails, their cages can be as simple or elaborate as you want to make them! And as long as they have food water and a sand bath they're pretty happy :)

[@cosmicvagrant3980]

Civil discourse! You both are wonderful!

[@charleshopkins1679]

Does the food include some crushed oyster shells or other calcium for eggshell? Do they eat very much each day? Great video, thank you.

[@quailmom1810]

Charles Hopkins thanks! yes the feed has calcium plus I give them back their shells. They eat about an ounce of 25-30% feed a day.

[@rosesmith6208]

can I put quail in with my chickens or would the chickens hurt them? I would love them as pets. can they eat similar food as chickens and free range with them?

[@sirtraineewhat576]

Quail can get diseases from chickens. Chickens will also bully them.

[@charlesmartin7347]

The last quail that resisted is called light lunch.

[@diannetaylor4045]

how often do you need to clean out the quail house?

[@quailmom1810]

Dianne Williams As often as everyday like a cat litter. As little as once a week for 4 birds. Your nose is your best guide😊

[@denisegirmer4550]

Do they stink up house really bad ? Do they need artificial light?

[@markmarkmark1821]

If you want them to lay all year round they need 14 Hrs of day light People in the winter Usually have a light on a timer to come on at 0400 Hrs The extra light works better in the morning

[@markmarkmark1821]

@Elmore Yes The expert's say use a day light lamp But I have had no problems first with an LED light then a strip light

[@chrispeguero2404]

Don't put them in a tote having a perfectly good cage and it's 3 quail per foot take in consideration of the stuff you have in there that's space they can't use plus you should have made the breathing holes bigger get your information right before you post people going to have problems following your video I'm not putting you down just FYI I did like your video but some information is wrong

[@therrienmichael08]

I bet you can do a lot of things with one hand...

[@quailmom1810]

michael therrien I’m getting better with practice :)

[@_.-._.-.]

Quail should have one square foot of space per bird minimum.