Quail Keeping For Beginners All You Need to Know to Get Started With Coturnix Quail

This video is for those that are thinking about getting into quail or are just getting into quail. I try to cover the basics that you need to know all in one video. I hope it answers all of your questions and proves to be helpful.
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[@roniniowa1661]

Watched this as a refresher, started incubating my first eggs 3 months ago. Hatched out 14 quail, 10 roo’s 4 hens. Just put 20 eggs in the incubator 3 days ago. Oh, I keep 9 roosters in a different cage, only 1 rooster with my 4 hens. Been eating eggs since they were about 7 weeks old. The 9 extra roosters will be headed to the dining table next week. Waiting to see how many fertile before eating all my back up roosters. You have taught me a great deal about both rabbits and quail. I appreciate the time you spend on your videos. Thank You!

[@mrjon75]

It's tough being male... We're so disposable 😭

[@truthhurts2094]

Are male quail’s meat less tender than hens? I know that can be a thing with chickens

[@MissBetsyLu]

​@@mrjon75 lol. Welllllll. Start earning your keep. Many blessings everyone.

[@Chickenmom777]

@@mrjon75no your not! We could not survive without you. In every aspect of life.

[@keng528]

I don't know if it will work for you but somewhere I read that if you increase the incubation temperature by 1 to 2° you end up with almost all females... So far it's worked twice... 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nickm.6824]

just getting into quail keeping. i'll admit that i'm one that doesn't typically interact with videos, but this is such great content. thank you very much for posting this. liked and subscribed, sir.

[@johndufford5561]

Mr. Chris, a fantastic video, as always. Been doing this a while now so this was mostly review for me, but couldn't help thinking how incredibly valuable this video would be for the rank beginner or for those who are just considering whether or not to raise quail. You covered all the bases quickly & concisely. One thing I alway fail to comment on when I leave a response is how clever your door closures are. Most would install them 180° from the way you do it so the bolt would just fall open when disengaged. But a raccoon, if pawing at the closure, would find the door falling open & feast. The way you installed them makes that impossible. So very simple a protection for your your covey. Simple, but it is just one more item that demonstrates how well you have thought this through & why, if we watch & listen to you, we will be successful. You are a prized resource, Sir. And I, as do many others, thank you Chris. We pray God's blessings upon you and your family (incl. Max the wonder dog...)

[@pwent33]

One of the best resources for Quail and Rabbit husbandry, but try to make the live broadcasts! Those are the best places to find answers; if Chris doesn't know, someone in chat always does!!

[@SpYucaipaSoCal]

The dirt pan was a hit with my Quail. I just got 10 5 week olds from a breeder to try this out. Watched your video went out and gave them a pan of some sandy dirt and they instantly went to town. Thanks for the information

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Oh yeah, the do love the sand box. Glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@MissBetsyLu]

Lol. They were deprived. Same thing happened to me with pet birds and grit. Many blessings everyone.

[@nancyhjort5348]

Very informative and I appreciate your getting to the points and being organized. I am considering raising quail in the event of a SHTF since they are quieter.

[@lloydh1100]

Great info! Thanks for sharing. I need to get into this.

[@ammon9453]

Love you channel! Thank you so much for teaching in such a complete way.

[@keithallan9220]

Love to see you back from Australia missed you

[@amcall]

Great video! I've watched several of your past videos and they're very helpful! I'm hatching quail for the first time soon! Lock down is tomorrow!

[@Mr.G737]

Great video. Informative, professional yet light, thank you for sharing.

[@keiththompson7011]

Thanks for the tips ,loved all your rabbit keeping videos ,now we're trying,quail keeping thanks for the information...

[@Tina-eh1tw]

My family and I are just a starting out with quale we just ordered our incubator and eggs! I'm so glad I found you on here lots of good info! Ty!

[@saleen235]

Exactly what I needed! I just finish building my quail cage.

[@dawns.2492]

Great information! I have my first batch of 2 weeks olds and we are building cages now. Thank you!

[@JUSTENization]

Thank you so much for given out tons of information, very thorough and very easy to understand for beginners. 👍🏻

[@fishhunter3346]

The shirt is inspirational!

[@jackiepitts4992]

What a great drill Rob! Thank you!!

[@Heather-xm9ul]

Oh man, my dog would have murdered that quail, no amount of training has ever dented his prey drive. Good thing your boy is better behaved!

[@dogboxk9]

Hire me. If the results aren't real then you get a full refund.

[@DoubleDHomestead]

Lol, my English shepard love to kill but I was able to break him from killing my chickens/quail. He’ll still run in the middle of a bunch of chickens and make them scatter, just for fun, fun for him anyway, I don’t think the chickens appreciate it😂. Now, one of my rabbits getting loose, not so much luck..lol. Have a great day!

[@MissBetsyLu]

You never taught your dog who's boss. Plain and simple. Many blessings everyone.

[@MissBetsyLu]

​@@dogboxk9 you or me. Dog thinks it's Alpha?????? Great blessings to everyone.

[@MissBetsyLu]

​@@DoubleDHomestead see above comment. Blessings everyone.

[@wandadavis8209]

Thanks you. Sooo super informative. I'm new at THIS vs chickens.

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it’s much appreciated.

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Very good information thank you for sharing

[@chardeemacdennis357]

solid video, excellent info for a newbie looking to begin a homestead lite type situation like me. cheers! subscribed

[@christysmith5211]

always excellent info thank you

[@MichaelSchlammerl]

Great video. I watched all your videos and actually copied your quail cage layout about a year ago. Live here in South Florida and live on a lake by a passing bridge between 2 lakes and I get people stopping by all the time on there golf carts complementing the build. They can hear the males crow and always are curious. Thanks for the videos and guidance. 🙏

[@christinafu9486]

Your video is very helpful! Thank you!

[@nvater1]

Alot of good info! Thanks

[@billyreb9167]

Incredible amount of knowledge. Thank you. Getting ready to start out by using an old rabbit hutch. Purchasing quail from a local farm store. Thank you!

[@stellavera2973]

Wonderful, thanks for you job!

[@silverpig11]

Thank you so much for your video. it has really helped my fiancé and I figure out if raising quail is for us. and because of your video, it is. thank you so much!

[@karenchavez9996]

Great information, thank- you

[@donniebrookins6215]

We have been raising chickens for a few years but are considering quail for meat. Thanks for video

[@justkiddingitsjames]

So informative! Thank you

[@nikkiscotland8860]

I just started incubating quail again after a 10year break from poultry got chickens then ducks and couldn't resist going back to quail. Very good refresher just got to patch up old Avery for them

[@jeffgray4602]

Thanks Chris. Very good video and you teach quite well.

[@lawfulacts1955]

I am very impressed with his instruction style. Makes this a very assessable skill for the masses.

[@AllotmentAdventure189]

Very good information! Thank you!

[@biancadoust8141]

Awesome Chris, our quails hatched last month 50% hatch rate so we have 12. Your information is fantastic and has helped us on our way throughout the incubation and housing quail. Keep up the very informative videos! Hi from Perth Australia 🇦🇺

[@metaphysicalwastecraft]

Love the video. Very helpful. Side note- love the shirt

[@YourKrazyKing]

Thanks for the great video

[@sarajacobs8775]

Very informative thank you

[@ShayBayBay585]

Good video! Thank you!

[@Todd-lf4xb]

Great information 👍

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Great tips

[@nextchancenow7153]

Thanks, hope to need this knowledge soon. Also, absolutely ❤ that shirt. 😂

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you for watching. Glad you found it helpful (or soon will anyway). :)

[@Lonewolf-ym1mo]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Glad it was helpful!

[@francenealba2263]

Great video, good information. I would like to try the watering system you have. Love the shirt.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you so much for the kind comments. I am glad you liked the video and thanks for watching.

[@davidtobbe6261]

Very good information. Thanks.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you for watching. I am glad you found it helpful.

[@cynthiahammond7617]

Thank you! I was lookin g to do chickens but they are so high maintenace. quail seems the way to go.

[@effinxrightt]

Thinking about investing in some quail for our mini homestead and this video was excellent! A wealth of knowledge and easy to understand.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

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

[@MissBetsyLu]

​@@Slightlyrednecked did you check these comments lately????? Many blessings everyone.

[@breannaorourke103]

This video was extremely helpful 😊

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you

[@nathancooper9391]

Thanks! Very informative.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you. I am glad you liked it.

[@DaddysDirtyLittleGirl]

dude damn near 100k congratulations

[@hardwayreptilesnfeeders2592]

Great information thank you

[@stevestanley5183]

thanks for sharing.

[@keithallan9220]

Yes i would like to get quail soon

[@williamjohnson6152]

Very good video brother!

[@johnkillen588]

great job on the video

[@conchasalazar131]

New subscriber watching from Sacramento Ca

[@brendaheide2203]

Thank you, very informative

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you for watching. I am glad you found it useful.

[@edgrant6413]

Hey Chris, great video! We are trying quail for the first time and your videos are super helpful. We copied your quail hutch and it came out great. We just moved our quail to the hutch and they seem to spend all of their time in the open side of the hutch. They even sleep in the open side. It’s summer so nights get down to about 50 degrees. Should I be worried that they are staying in the open air side at night? I guess I’m used to our chickens that all head inside as soon as it gets dark.

[@keng528]

Excellent .... thanks...

[@bullswoodworks8398]

really great video! Subbed!

[@chrisschultz1580]

What a lot of information in a fairly short video! What do you believe are good ratios for birds per water cup and birds per feeder opening?

[@sungyi8664]

Great video & info Chris, Thanks!! Don't need to clean egg before put refrigerator?

[@ancientpaths8741]

Thank you!

[@ruthdeaton5709]

Thank you for this video. My kids and I are planning to start a quail flock in the spring. We are the PNW so I'm planning to privide light and heat. We've had chickens and look forward to keep quail :) May we ask how many coops you keep and what you do with them? We plan to butcher the males and keep on rooster per five females. Then enjoy and possibly sell the eggs locally if we get enough. We're following for more advice!

[@ellenlutz3526]

Omg One of the 4 quails I have started crowing, He is the runt,chasing my creme color quail. So cute.No eggs yet.😯

[@Slightlyrednecked]

hang in there. The roosters usually start crowing a little before the hens start laying eggs.

[@Twobears858]

Fantastic video, channel and info. Thanks mate, but get some handles on your hutch doors and you'll have that 'free hand' to catch that escaping rouge raptor :)

[@mrjon75]

Excellent video.

[@mrjon75]

And God bless you too, sir.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you so much.

[@scl360media4]

I literally just found these quail eggs like 3 minutes ago so I want to raise them im so excited 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😊😊❤😊❤

[@srapatton1985]

I really like the coop you put together. Do you have a video that shows it more? I want to build one like it for mine

[@godsdaughtercindy5174]

How do you manage the water in winter? Thank you for the very informative video!

[@william7268]

great informative vid. question does it have to be a specific sand or any sand will do?

[@lynnpeace1180]

This is fantastic! Thank you so much! Do you happen to have the plans/measurements for your quail hutch?

[@MissBetsyLu]

He said cage part floor is 6*9 ft.. don't know height of pen part. Many blessings everyone.

[@cosmic_parallax]

Fun fact if you hang your poultry water containers at the quails head height it eliminates the mess. I hang mine with paracord and have never had to change the water except when it's empty 😊

[@MissBetsyLu]

Great tip. Thanks. Many blessings everyone.

[@tomm3688]

I was thinking about chickens but you may have convinced me to start with quail. Thank you for your great quail introduction video, it really has helped me. What kind of disease problems have you had to contend with with quail, and how did you deal with them? Thank you so much, Tom 27:47

[@ghmichel72]

Thank you for another very informative video as always, Chris ✊🏾 Question: If there isn’t an option to place a quail under tress, what to you think about setting up a shade cloth in front of the hutch during the hours that the sun is hitting the front side?

[@MissBetsyLu]

I'm fairly certain deep shade is needed. Shade cloth doesn't do that. Tarp or roof if high enough. Many blessings everyone.

[@gorkhagamer6072]

Keep it up 👍

[@leroybennett2754]

love your tee-shirt

[@JoanGiddis-ce5zd]

What type of sand did you put in the sand box. This was very informative, thank you.

[@mansonnanson8294]

Buddy, you gotbme hooked.

[@tierneylogan5943]

This was a great video. I am thinking of keeping quail but the only place i have to put a hutch is about 10 ft from my neighbors fence and they have dogs that bark loudly every time I come out the side door. Would that freak the quail out too much? They wouldn’t be able to see the dogs, just hear them through the fence.

[@jeannienutter3015]

You were just about to tell us what kind of sand to use when that little gal jumped out. LOL, So my question is, what kind of sand? Great video, just getting started so I'm excited.

[@BriLee-mg5jf]

Same question

[@dawnmorelli1342]

ive had quail for several years but didnt know about the sand box. Thats awesome. You said any kind of sand? sand box sand ok? thanks

[@luciusgorgo14]

Nice shirt!

[@barboliver9938]

how do you water them in the winter thanks so much ,

[@kv4atv]

Love the T-shirt. Where did you get it. I'd love to have one.

[@LifeIsThePrayer]

Haha! Love your shirt!

[@Tractor36]

Chris, with your Tupperware feeder setup, have you used ports/hoods in the holes, or do you just cut holes in them and not use the ports? I’ve seen others using ports, so wondering if it’s really necessary.

[@my99mopar]

My first batch of chicks are hatching today and I have built a brooder based on the style of my Shire Farms brooders. My question is, is it OK to have the brooder outside on a covered patio where bugs will be attracted to the light in the brooder? I know chickens love bugs but didn’t know how quail chicks would respond.

[@josiahgeorge5478]

hey Chris, i have a quick question. I recently had a few quail hatch, all from the same source, but one of the chicks is significantly smaller than the others, would you happen to know why? Thank You!!!

[@BecomingMoreSelfSufficient]

I will be building a coop similar to yours I have been taking many notes listening to all your measurements. I just have a question I was wondering if you had jumbo or regular size quail?

[@nicolebulicek7846]

If you are in town what tips can you give to reduce flys and odors?

[@isbiome]

what is that solar panel thing on the side? is that for the lights? would love to see how you set up the lighting for winter time.

[@Clarinda787]

I add some gravel or marbles in the small waterers. I've had baby quail get wet and die even with those small water rounds.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Not a bad practice at all. I haven't had that issue but better safe than sorry.

[@TskQuails]

I just ordered from 2 different sellers. I'm excited to start this journey (first time) Do you have recommendations for building a cage ?

[@ellenlutz3526]

My quail are 7 weeks old today,what feed should I get? I WAS using the starter,! I got them at 2wks old,There 7 weeks old,and was loosing there feathers. But now they looking good.Thank you for helping me raise my quail thru your videos.TY

[@Slightlyrednecked]

You can continue to use game bird starter. That is what I feed all of my birds. Some people will switch to a game bird feed with a lower protein at about 8 weeks old (around 20 to 22%) and you can do that if you want to.

[@btorres4725]

Hi! Thank you for all the information. Where could I find the sand?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I just buy it from the local big box store. Lowes in my area.

[@alicepettit164]

Some folks say to avoid wire screen bottoms but hardware wire bottom is preference? Thx

[@terrymccranie9695]

What kind of thermostat do you use in the brooder?