I realized yesterday that as my little chicks are getting much bigger their cage is getting too small for them. I either have to build a larger cage or separate them into two. Separating them is a quick fix but I will need a bigger cage soon so I asked Mountain Man to pick up another feeder and waterer while he was in town yesterday. Wouldn't you know it, not one store has any left! He went to five different places and they were all sold out! After I got over being upset about this I figured…

If you have quail, you know that finding feed can be difficult. But did you know you can make your own homemade quail feed right at home?

Make homemade Coturnix quail feed to keep your covey healthy and productive. Perfect for people who raise quail for meat and eggs.

Easy to build quail cage and holds up to 5 quail!

Known for its hardy and tiny stature, quails can make interesting pets to many modern families. In fact, many first-time quail owners may find the most interesting process of owning a quail to be the time when they begin to lay eggs. Unfortunately, most quails never get broody, making it difficult for the quail eggs to hatch on their own.

Here's a gorgeous visual collection of 20 images and ideas for natural quail keeping that help you craft the best ground pen, aviary, or coop for your covey:

Learn how to build your very own DIY Automatic Waterer. Join me and we will build one together.

Avoid these common mistakes when raising quail! Important tips for beginners, from housing and feeding to health and breeding.

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Automatic watering systems take the worry out of watering the animals. An auto waterer can last for several days and it keeps rabbits and chickens from making the water dirty or tipping it out. To make this automatic waterer I used a few things that I had