Sometimes when we’re nervous about doing something, our hands aren’t as steady as we want them to be, That can be especially true when we are learning to butcher Coturnix quail for the first time. If a bird wiggles it’s way from your hands as you are dispatching, things can get messy. You can miss […]
Food to Avoid Giving Coturnix Quail
Foods to Avoid Giving Coturnix Quail As homesteaders, sometimes we have a lot of really great produce coming out of the garden. Sometimes TOO much! And you might think, “Wouldn’t it be great to share some of these tasty treats with my quail?” As it turns out, Coturnix quail can’t eat just ANYTHING. Here’s a […]
Biosecurity Plan
1. Biosecurity Responsibility Name of Biosecurity Coordinator: John Doe. Credentials. The Biosecurity Coordinator is responsible for reviewing the Biosecurity Plan at least once per year. All changes made to the Biosecurity Plan will be documented and dated on the last page of the Biosecurity Plan, titled Biosecurity Plan Changes. At times of heighten risk (need […]
The tricky business of adding more quail to an existing covey
If you have had quail, then you know they will fight. And when they fight, they fight dirty. For some reason they like to go for the eyes and head. It can be quite gruesome. Generally these fights are between males over females, or when a new bird tries to join the current group. The […]