When I decided to introduce quail onto our farm, I knew two things: First—I wanted to expose them to all of the tasty plants, bugs, soil minerals, and microorganisms that a pasture-life would offer. Second— I needed their shelter and care to be easy and cost effective. Pasturing Quail in Tractor

For years I have raised quail in cages but my desire to give them the best life possible while also getting the most benefit from them has led me to pasture raising my quail.

In this picture the quail tractor with 70 adult Coturnix Quail has been getting moved once a day starting in the far right rear corner of the yard moving...

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

Raising quail in your backyard is a rewarding journey with plenty of perks, from fresh eggs to a sustainable meat source. You'll get the full scoop on why quail might be the perfect addition to your homestead—and when they might not be. Save this pin to keep these pros and cons handy for your homesteading plans!

See how raising quail on the ground can simplify your life. Read how to create an ideal natural environment for your quail.

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

Quail are relatively easy to care for and not very picky. Here's our choice of the top best quail cages that make it even easier.

There are some essentials of Coturnix quail cages: size, material, ventilation, and more. Create a secure for your quail flock!

Sometimes our eggs have Schmutz on them. That’s right, Schmutz. It isn’t necessarily poop. Though it can be. It usually is some mud or whatnot. This is because our quail are raised on the ground. And so their eggs are also layed on the ground. […]