So, I have 10 coturnix quail. They will be 8 weeks on Friday. I had them inside and 3 were crowing. I put them all outside in one pen, at 5 weeks- it is quite hot, so I knew they would be ok. 2 are obvious males. They are the only 2 golden colored ones, and both were crowing. I have separated those 2 already. The rest ALL LOOK ALIKE! I watched videos that show male versus female, and it looks easy to identify them, but not mine. I KNOW one of the brown ones is a boy, but despite all my watching, he refuses to crow and identify himself. So today, I found 4 eggs. What do I do? Are they fertile? I am not interested in breeding/ incubating eggs. The plan was to separate the boys to their own hutch, and collect the eggs for eating! The boys will just be pets without benefits 
Do I need to rehome the eggs? Are they edible? I know they wont develop without a hen or an incubator, but what is the protocol? I'm a newbie with all of this! Thanks for any help!
Do I need to rehome the eggs? Are they edible? I know they wont develop without a hen or an incubator, but what is the protocol? I'm a newbie with all of this! Thanks for any help!
