Are you using a quart jar, or are my eggs just that big? I had to use a Dixi cup after filling a pint jar with about thirty to the very top.I was guilty of that too. Those little eggs are so good boiled! I'm bummed I can't keep quail any more tbh. I did 5 dozen and only 45 fit in the pickling jar so the dogs and I ate the rest throughout the day.