Specialty Chickens and Quail for the Modern Homestead
There is SO much contradictory information out there when it comes to what to feed your quail. Let me set you straight. This is how we roll after raising and breeding quail for over a decade. Rule number one: Do not overcomplicate it. Quail are […]
I am writing this on the first day of Fall. The Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, when day and night are equal in length. After today (Sept. 22) our nights will continue to get longer, and our days will get shorter, as we head […]
**Watch the video I made for you below, for ALL the info! Video Summary: I wanted to show you all how I easily open quail eggs to cook with. The membrane on quail eggs is thicker than it is on chicken eggs, which makes it […]
My husband, Matt, is cooking up another batch of our favorite protein-packed after school snack as I type this. He is locally famous for his spicy pickled quail eggs. Let me tell you, the kitchen smells AH-mazing right now! He is definitely the chef in […]
Have you ever cooked quail eggs? It really is not hard at all. My husband Matt hard boils dozens each week for his infamous Spicy Pickled Quail Eggs that he sells here locally. He is for sure the cook in our house. (I try, […]
This is our family’s go-to homemade bread recipe. My daughter and I love to bake, especially during the cold winter months. This recipe is really beginner friendly and it turns out with a nice crusty crust, and chewy soft inside. Seriously, the smell of bread […]
(Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. I only ever provide links to products I use myself and love, here on the farm.) Quail are such […]
Our Family’s Favorite Muffin Recipe These muffins are our family’s favorite easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack to have on hand. They are full of fruits and veggies but eating them, you would never know it. I like to use our quail eggs in them, instead […]
Here are some tips and tricks we have learned over the years of hatching quail eggs, along with our favorite Incubators to use.
One of the things that originally drew us to raising quail, was how easy they are to care for. Their needs are pretty basic, and once you know what they are, quail can quickly become one of the easiest animals to raise on your homestead. This goes for winter time too!