I was going to get rid of my quail....

[possumhunter]

and then the kids made these for Easter and they are so cute! I've been trying to cut down the amount of poultry that I have and thought that would really help out, but now I'm thinking maybe I should keep just a few hens and maybe just one roo

 

[Plain_View_Farm]

Coturnix eggs are delicious hard boiled. You can then pickle them or just put them in a salad.
I've found though they are much easier to peel if they are steamed rather then boiled.
I'd keep some around just for the eggs to.

David

 

[possumhunter]

My kids love them too! They are the perfect bit size for them, so they don't make such a mess when they are eating them, like they would with a large chicken egg. Has anyone compared the cost of raising quail eggs compared to chicken eggs? Since Gamebird feed is more expensive, I wonder if they are more expensive or less expensive because they begin laying sooner and don't eat as much.

 

[Plain_View_Farm]

I've never done a cost comparison but as you say logically I would think they cost less..
If you have the right kind of feeder they don't waste feed it's even better.

David

 

[possumhunter]

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I've just been using a chick feeder (the type with the holes around the base and a mason jar on top). Is there a better type to use? I don't think they waste a lot, but I think every bit I can save helps!

 

[95yj]

quail convert 2 pounds of feed into 1 pound of eggs. It takes chickens 3 pounds of feed to produce 1 pound of eggs, approx. its probably cheaper almost no matter what. plus quail start laying younger and lay more consistently.

 

[Plain_View_Farm]

I can't find the picture of the Coturnix Feeders I use but they're the same design as this one for Button Quail.

I have 8 of the Large ones for Coturnix and 15 for Buttons. They paid for themselves quickly in saved feed.
And I have 5 more on order.
If you want the guys contact info PM me.

David

 

[Plain_View_Farm]

Opp's here it is.. This one is 30" long and out of 3" pipe.

David

 

[Overeasyplz]

i love that feeder.. I am gonna make one!

 

[gocrow77]

I LOVE THOSE EGGS!!!!! What a great idea - they are really pretty and unique as well. I would keep some quail too! In fact I have a few that were gifted to me at the Jacob's Cave swap in the bator now - I just hope they hatch........