Colton's Quail Corner

Quail are SIMPLY the easiest to care and house. It takes less space, less feed and they are cold and heat hardy. Once quail are fully feathered (4 weeks old), they are very hardy and can be kept in almost any environment between -20° to 120° F, although they are most productive at 65° F. Birds can be kept either on the ground or on wire while they grow.

 

Quail require LESS space to live. According to most experts, quail typically need around 1 square foot of space per bird. However, some recommend providing at least 3 square feet per bird to allow for more movement and comfortable living. 

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Quail lay around 300 eggs a year starting at 6-10 weeks , and do not slow down until the age of 18 months! 

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Quail can be slaughtered for meat at 5 weeks! 

Quail meat is a lean, low-fat meat that's high in protein and contains many vitamins and minerals. 

Protein

• A 3-ounce serving of quail meat contains about 19 grams of protein 

• A 4-ounce portion of cooked quail contains about 28.5 grams of protein 

Vitamins and minerals

• Quail is a good source of iron, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3 

• Quail is higher in vitamin C and iron than chicken 

• Quail also contains vitamin A, more minerals, and amino acids than chicken 

Other nutrients 

• Quail is low in carbohydrates and sugar

• Quail contains calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus

Calories

• A 3-ounce serving of quail without its skin contains around 110 calories 

• A 4-ounce portion of cooked quail contains about 257 calories 

Fat 

• A 3-ounce serving of quail contains about 5 grams of fat

• Quail meat is low in fat

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Quail are much more nutritious than the chicken egg.

Quail eggs are a good source of protein, iron, riboflavin, and vitamin B12. They also contain choline, folate, pantothenic acid, and vitamin A. 

Nutrition 

• Carbohydrates: A 9 gram quail egg contains 0 grams of carbohydrates

• Fiber: A 9 gram quail egg contains 0 grams of fiber

• Calories: A 9 gram quail egg contains 14 calories

• Protein: A 9 gram quail egg contains 1 gram of protein

• Fat: A 9 gram quail egg contains 1 gram of fat

Vitamins and minerals 

• Choline: A 9 gram quail egg contains 4% of the daily value (DV)

• Riboflavin: A 9 gram quail egg contains 6% of the DV

• Folate: A 9 gram quail egg contains 2% of the DV

• Pantothenic acid: A 9 gram quail egg contains 3% of the DV

• Vitamin A: A 9 gram quail egg contains 2% of the DV

• Vitamin B12: A 9 gram quail egg contains 6% of the DV

• Iron: A 9 gram quail egg contains 2% of the DV

Health benefits

• Quail eggs are rich in proteins that have anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects 

• Quail eggs have hepatoprotective properties, meaning they are good for liver health