Quails and chickens

[ChickenCanoe]

I apologize for being nosey, but I am curious. I'm in a position where roosters aren't allowed (neither is livestock, but shh!). My interest in quail is in case the chickens get evicted. The quail are "not livestock".

As I researched, it appeared chickens were better at everything (eggs, meat & compost), but took more space and were louder. What is the advantage of quail for you?

And to answer your question from my research, the chicken poop and dander are what transmit the disease, if present. So in these situations, the quail have to be 30 feet or more separation from all the chicken areas. Having said that, a lot of people are successful for what ever reason. Therefore, try it and see. That is what I'm doing.
Just a suggestion for something that takes up little space.
Squab/pigeon.

Cheers!

I presented a seminar at a Midwest poultry conference. After my presentation, someone presented a seminar about raising pigeons. The process of which I was fairly unfamiliar. From what I learned, the speed of turnaround on meat and the space needed may make it perfect for someone like you.

 

[Stephanie8806]

I find the allergy comment very interesting. Once ours start, I'll have to convert the house to quail eggs to check for improvement. Thank you for giving me another research opportunity. We also struggle with food allergies.

I'm using a soy based feed thinking that the pass through is minimized. From your comment, it sounds like you have proof that there is something that gets through?

Hmm. Things that make you think. Cheers.

https://www.alchemistfarm.com/coturnix-quail/

This page has some super easy to read info on quail egg nutrition!

And yes, it’s all related! You gotta think, if we “are what we eat”, then our food must be too! Happy researching!

 

[CoturnixComplex]

I apologize for being nosey, but I am curious. I'm in a position where roosters aren't allowed (neither is livestock, but shh!). My interest in quail is in case the chickens get evicted. The quail are "not livestock".

As I researched, it appeared chickens were better at everything (eggs, meat & compost), but took more space and were louder. What is the advantage of quail for you?

And to answer your question from my research, the chicken poop and dander are what transmit the disease, if present. So in these situations, the quail have to be 30 feet or more separation from all the chicken areas. Having said that, a lot of people are successful for what ever reason. Therefore, try it and see. That is what I'm doing.

Cheers!

I was about to say - I am in the same boat as you and it would be a dream for me to have chickens! Quail are my holdover livestock, lol.

The allergy thing is an interesting point, though! My mom is also sensitive to chicken eggs and I am excited to give her some quail eggs to try. Lots of mixed opinions on how strong the allergy carries over.

OP, I would like to point out, however, that you are going to have a heck of a time satisfying a gamebirds needs without use of a premilled commercial feed compared to a chicken. It can definitely be done; you're just going to have to do a good bit of homework and math!