I have a few really mean males that I would LOVE to take out, but I just can't get myself to do it. If they were suffering of course I could kill them. But in their healthy state, and while they watch me come at them with killing utensils?? Can't do it. So...how far away are you?? How many hours...
Mibotsu, here is a link to a sticky in the meaties section on the killing and butchering of chickens. It should be pretty much the same thing for quail. This person goes thru the entire thing in detail with what I think you are looking for. The pics are graphic, but I guess you now have seen it...