I have spent the last 20 years or more breeding, raising, and showing chickens, ducks and quail. Over that time I have had great success, but I have also had my fair share of failures, including quail chicks dying unexpectedly. When quail chicks are born they are incredibly small and fragile, however, with experience and …
Why Are My Quail Chicks Dying (and how to prevent it)? Read More »
Quail are often either the next step for those homesteaders who have been keeping chickens for a while and are looking to up their egg or meat production or the bird of choice for those homesteaders with limited space. Either way, people are often surprised by how aggressive quail can be. The first-time quail keeper may finder …
Why Are My Quail So Aggressive? (How to stop them fighting) Read More »
Quail keeping is becoming more popular every year, especially amongst urban homesteaders who have to keep their quail in close proximity to their neighbors. Keeping quail in an urban environment can be especially challenging when your male quail decides to start calling out in the middle of the night. There can be a number of …
Over the years I have written extensively about quail keeping and quail breeding. I give talks on the subject up and down the country, and I always finish with a Q&A session. One question that seems to come up at almost every talk I give is ‘Why are my quail eggs not fertile?’ There are a …
Why Are My Quail Eggs Not Fertile? (5 reasons with solutions) Read More »
If you are relying on your quail to lay eggs either for food or to increase the size of your flock, it can be concerning when eggs are few and far between. You may find yourself wondering ‘Why are my quail not laying eggs?’ There are a number of reasons quail may not be laying eggs. …
Why Aren’t My Quails Laying Eggs? (Surprising answer?) Read More »
