Ground-raising quail is gaining popularity among farmers and fanciers. Quail lovers have rediscovered the benefits of allowing their quail to live in a ground-pen. Watching their birds interact with the natural environment has become an entertaining hobby for game bird enthusiasts.
Typically, quail are kept in cages, similar to that of a house bird or guinea pig, with the belief that they are much safer than if they were living outdoors. When it comes to… [Read More]
Despite the quail’s fragile appearance and reputation, they are quite hardy creatures that are relatively easy to feed. They are picky eaters, but once you understand what they need, it all makes sense.
If you raise other types of barnyard birds, different factors should be taken into consideration when raising quails. Factors like breed type, intended use, location of the pen, and climate all play into the planning of your quails’ diets.
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When it comes to backyard birds, it would be wonderful to adopt the mantra, “The more, the merrier.”
In the case of many types of barnyard poultry, it is easy to keep a melting pot of birds together, and while it’s possible to raise both quail and chickens on your farm, it’s not such a good idea to raise them in the same space—unless you have ensured the safety of the quail.
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If you love to hunt game birds, you know that finding them in the wild can prove to be somewhat challenging. Rather than hunting wild quail, that might be better off left in the field to promote the growth of the quail population, it can be advantageous to produce your own quail for hunting, selling, or dog training.
Why Raise Quail as Flight Birds
There are plenty of agricultural benefits to raising quail,… [Read More]
Quail are becoming increasingly popular amongst poultry enthusiasts due to their compact size and the delicious products produced by this small bird. Even though the quail is considered a game bird, they are quickly becoming another staple for homesteaders.
There are many reasons people are falling for the quail, and whether you live in the city or the country, you may have the perfect location for a few of these little feathered… [Read More]