Got our first egg yesterday!

[Melissa F]

Our quail are 8 weeks old today, and we got our first egg yesterday! It's so funny how exciting one tiny egg can be. My boys came pounding on the bathroom door while I was in the shower because they just couldn't wait to show me!
We've gotten two more since then. Can't wait until we have enough for breakfast- we've never had quail egg before. Any suggestions on how to best prepare them?

 

[Dragons4u]

Like you would any other egg pretty much.
I prefer sunny side up with toast.

 

[dc3085]

Use kitchen scissors to cut off the small end of the egg to open it. The membrane is probably thicker than you're used to. If you plan to eat them frequently buy a pair of these.

 

[Quail Jailer]

Don, do you know which is better, the seki or the korin cutters?

 

[dc3085]

Nope. I use the ones in the link, when I can find them in drawer. Honestly I use a steak knife most often. When i have eggs left over to eat that is. I'm used to 26 eggs a day. Currently I get 6 but I have 8-10 more hens coming along in a few weeks and I'm tuning the bator up right now....

 

[Quail Jailer]

I always used a steak knife, but I ordered a cutter last night...

 

[dc3085]

It will change your life when it comes to cooking a bunch of eggs all at once.

 

[salsan20]

From past and supermarket quail eggs (my eldest quail is 6 weeks) I steamed them if I wanted boiled eggs as the shell comes off easier.

 

[Quail Jailer]

It will change your life when it comes to cooking a bunch of eggs all at once.

we typically do 5-6 doz for church every two weeks, I'm sure my wife will be happier.

 

[dc3085]

If you soak them in vinegar the shells just melt off and you peel the membrane