Quail Pens for the home
Produce nutritious quail eggs and meat birds in your back yard with OneRth’s latest small business initiative called Quail Power.
After several months and beta testing customers, we have arrived at a design that we believe will stand the test of user satisfaction, predator prevention, and time.
Features:
Stands 3’ tall at the top of the wire pen. This makes it reasonable for kids to participate.
2’ deep by 8’ long. This makes it easy for adults to reach to the back of the pen to collect eggs while giving the hens plenty of length for exercise.
Wire floor eliminates the work of collecting the droppings. For nuisance control, such as flies, see below. The main purpose here is to keep rats and mice from attacking the legs of the quail and from trying to get into the feedboxes. Please contact us for pictures of the latest models in the pens.
Feed is supplied with a modified shoe box. 1 shoe box filled to the ‘fill line should be enough for 48 hours per 12 hens, while 2 shoe boxes would be sufficient for long weekends, i.e., 4 days. Water is supplied from the 5-gallon pail, which can be refilled manually or automated with a water hose timer and float valve inside the pail.
Pens can be divided into 2 or 3 sections. Quail hens need a minimum of 0.25 square feet per hen, so a 16-square-foot pen can hold up to 64 birds (Quail are very social and love to snuggle beside each other). We can divide the 8’ front into 3 pens (doors). The maximum density that we will support is 3’ (6 square foot total) for the 12 hens (0.5 sf/hen), and then 2.5’ fronts for up to 2 groups of males for meat, each with 24 males from 3 weeks of age up to maturity. Please note that males enter the pen at 3 weeks of age and do not require as much space. Males should be harvested with the largest first to liberate more pen space for the remaining birds, thus maintaining optimal quail welfare.
Pens are to be picked up at our location. A truck or lightweight trailer is required. The pens are more difficult to handle due to the long dimensions rather than the weight. Accessories such as tin roofing and legs can be easily added for those wishing.
The standard pen comes with 2 doors and no divisions. It is made of 1/2” hardware cloth. It has 4 watering cups and plumbing to hook up to a 5-gallon food-grade pail with a lid. Two feed boxes are included for each pen. Lighting is included with a 24 hr timer.
Accessories
pressure treated 2”x2” legs, three feet tall. ($15)
Tin roof ($40)
Divisions for more groups
Divide the pen in to 2 parts (4’ wide and 4’ wide) ($25)
Divide the pen in to 3 parts (3’ wide for hens, and 2.5’ each for males) ($75)
What you will need:
electrical cord to supply electricity for the LED lighting system
option: water hose and water timer to hook up to the 5-gallon water pail.
Responsibilities
Collect quail eggs daily.
Feed the quail every 2 days or daily if needed.
Replenish the water every 2 days or daily if needed.
Apply sawdust pellets to the droppings below the pen. Standard shavings or sawdust pellets are fine and will capture the nitrogen that causes flies and odors. Regular mixing of the sawdust/shavings improves the compost quality and reduces odors/flies. Consider adding our B-squared mix to improve nuisance control and increase nitrogen capture for your future gardens.
Cost $400 at Quail Power. Note that we do not currently have a delivery option.
Pickled Quail Eggs – delicious nutrition in a quick, compact package
Pickled Quail Eggs – delicious nutrition in a quick, compact package.
Bet you can’t eat just one! Pickled quail eggs are tasty, nutritious, and exciting—because they are a great way to add variety to your diet. These small quail eggs are packed with vitamins and minerals and provide all-around health benefits—they are also full of:
HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol) and
no LDL (the bad cholesterol)—and full of calcium.
They are made up of approximately 13% protein, about 2% more than chicken eggs.
They also contain significant amounts of Vitamin A and B2.
It can be hard to add variety to our diets with nutritious foods, especially snacks. Pickled quail eggs make a perfect snack since they are a superfood, small and portable. With the variety of flavors we offer, our pickled quail eggs are sure to be a tasty addition to your diet with zesty, sweet, and spicy flavors.
Visit our website for the flavors we have in stock and keep checking our site, we add flavors regularly. Order our pickled quail eggs with a special introductory rate of 25% off. Use code: pqesummer2022
Pickled quail eggs are perfect for bodybuilders and people working on controlling their weight—pickled quail eggs fit in a protein-based diet for your workouts,—as they have 2% more protein than standard eggs.
Benefits of quail eggs
Improve Metabolism
Quail eggs can help your metabolism because they are rich in vitamin B, which can speed up metabolism. They also aid in the quality of your digestive process.
Bone health, stronger teeth and nails
Eating quail eggs regulates and strengthens your bones because of the high quantity of Vitamin D and L-Lysine. Lysine is essential for long-lasting bone strength, and Vitamin D regulates the amount of other minerals involved in bone health, such as phosphorus and calcium.
Maintaining sugar level regularity
Quail eggs have a low glycemic index which has been found to regulate sugar levels in your blood. As sugar can create instability in your blood, eating quail eggs can contribute to weight loss by reducing blood glucose and creatinine levels in your blood. Studies also show that the amino acids in quail eggs help diabetes patients regulate their sugar levels.
Great addition to protein-based diets
Quail eggs are made up of approximately 13% protein, about 2% more than chicken eggs and have higher levels of vitamins and nutrients. They also have 80% more vitamin B than chicken eggs which helps keep your energy higher and aids in maintaining focus.
Glowing skin
The antioxidants, nutrients, and vitamins in quail eggs help keep your skin hydrated and healthy along with assisting in rebuilding damaged skin due to the antioxidants present in quail eggs.
Did we mention kids love them?
Most parents are constantly battling their kids to reach for more healthy snacks, especially in the summertime. Quail eggs are easy to eat, easy to digest, and adorably cute.
Other uses for quail eggs
Cocktail garnishes like bloody mary’s and martinis
Top with cucumber and onion for a party appetizer
Cheese and charcuterie boards
Salads—egg salad and a topping on your regular salad
Quail eggs are not widely available, and their uses and benefits are not known by most people. However, adding quail eggs in your daily diet has big benefits to your health. Give them a try today!
Visit our website to learn about our pickled quail eggs, and as always, get in touch with questions!
Quail Eggs as a Service – A New Way to Live Sustainably
Do you work really hard to take care of nature, feed your family healthy foods, and contribute to the natural environment in which we Iive?
Do you work really hard to take care of nature, feed your family healthy foods, and contribute to the natural environment in which we Iive?
We understand how living sustainably is vitally important. We must take care of our planet, for our sake, and our children.
It turns out that living sustainably is great for both the planet and our own health by creating a cleaner environment, healthier food, and more.
Now, the problem is that despite the benefits of living sustainably, it’s not easy for everyone. Healthy food and green products can come at a premium and restaurants don’t always have healthy options to choose from. Luckily enough, OneRth has created a solution. Quail Eggs as a Service (QEaaS) gives everyone the opportunity to live healthy, save money, and the best thing about it is that it’s kid-friendly!
When you hear the term Quail Eggs as a Services (QEaaS) for the first time, you may think “what is QEaaS?” Created by an Austin-based company, Quail Power, QEaaS brings the exciting opportunity of getting into micro-livestock with quail at an entry-level. Great for new or young farmers, QEaaS gives a peek at how micro-livestock production works and even how future entrepreneurs can start producing quail for their neighbors.
The best part of Quail Power’s backyard quail package is it is subscription-based. That means they become your “farmer partner”. They offer you care help and tips, answering questions by phone or email. If the quail stop laying eggs for any reason, they replace them.
I’m not a “green thumb” person or a “super gardener” but this is totally doable for me, especially with Quail Power’s help.
Quail eggs are a great replacement for chicken eggs. Quail yolks make up a bigger percentage of the egg than chicken egg yolks – making them more nutrient-dense. They also have more of the “good cholesterol” (HDL) which reduces your “bad cholesterol” (LDL). When I cook with quail eggs, I use 3-4 quail eggs in place of one chicken egg. That’s what makes them so nutritious, and delicious!
A few more reasons to love quail:
No smell, no hassle! It only takes minutes per week to take care of quail
Did we mention kids love them?
Thousands of people are already enjoying quail, but it’s not as mainstream as it should be (and that’s what OneRth is trying to change!)
What is it like? Check out this video:
Food made from quail egg
Living sustainably doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive and even sometimes, going green can help you save money. Whether you’ve already started your organic garden, composting at home, participating in your community’s farm share, or catering your diet to support this lifestyle, implementing quail eggs can add even more value to living sustainably.
A few more reasons to love quail:
Quail eggs are delicious and one dozen quail hens yield approximately 72 eggs per week
Substitute Quail eggs for chicken eggs 3:1 in any recipe calling for eggs
Quail eggs have a healthier mix of beneficial cholesterol than chicken eggs
Quail enjoy living in close quarters so quail pens are more efficient than traditional chicken coops
Raising and being around quail is safe for pregnant women (they do not carry salmonella)
Fun and safe for children and aspiring entrepreneurs/farmers
Quail droppings grow 25% more nutrient-dense foods when used as compost for your garden
As a part of the peacock family and not considered poultry, they are more welcomed by HOA communities
Do yourself and our planet a favor and raise quail! As a new retiree, hobby gardener, or as a family, you’ll find raising your own flock to be fulfilling and practical. You no longer need acres of land to start your own farm. Urban micro-livestock has always had a positive impacton our planet, but as our resources continue to dwindle down, it’s now a necessity. QEaaS offers you a turn-key quail operation - how to care for them and their pens. As a hobby or integrating as a serious lifestyle change, quail is a great addition to your life.
Whether you’ve already started your organic garden, composting at home, participating in your community’s farm share, or catering your diet to support this lifestyle, implementing quail eggs can add even more value to living sustainably.
When you decide you’re interested in expanding your knowledge and lifestyle to include quail, it is easy to get started!
Do you live in the 787– or 786– zip codes? We can deliver to you. Get started by raising your own flock with your own quail hens delivered to your home with 1:1 quail-care lessons.
The Quail Egg Opportunity
Quail eggs across the US are overpriced and that can mean an opportunity for you!
What if you could sell quail eggs by the dozens to your neighbors, and make enough margin to pay for your own eggs as well?
Check out our Quick Quail Math tables and you will see that quail eggs regularly sell for $4- $6 per dozen of quail eggs or even much greater. Yet QuickQuail sets up production in your home for just $1.50/dozen.
For roughly the same amount of work, you can double the number of quail hens and production. If you sell the quail eggs to neighbors and friends at a price of $3/dozen or greater, the $1.50 margin would cover the cost of your household's egg consumption (1 dozen). In effect, your friends and family are paying for your egg supply as well, while getting a discount on the famer's market price for quail eggs.
Quail & HOA's
Is your HOA pro quail? Why are quail different from chickens? And why do HOA's make exemptions for quail versus chickens?
Wikipedia entry for quail.
First, it is important to recognize that QuickQuail specializes in the quiet egg-laying female quail that descend from the Japanese quail lines, not the pheasant type quail that are popular on ranches throughout the USA which are known as the Bob White Quail. Japanese quail hens are widely recognized as quiet domesticated birds. It is their male counterparts that make some noise, albeit far less than roosters.
Second, QuickQuail does not provide its customers with roosters. There are no males that make the louder noises.
Third, unlike chickens that roam backyards, Japanese quail remain penned 100% of the time. The greatest joy for Japanese Quail is dust bathing, which is provided with a small tray inside their pens. When you visit a QuickQuail pen, you quickly see that the quail are happiest in their dust tray. This makes it possible for the pens to be located in garages, screened porches, or on patios adjacent to the house.
Japanese Quail are very similar to a cage of budgies inside your house. While we recommend keeping them in screened porches or similar environments, they do not require special structures in the yard. Thus, they are not vulnerable to raccoons or other critters that might spread diseases such as rabies, etc.
Japanese Quail are much easier to raise than poultry. With their dust baths, they regularly control their skins for parasites. With the addition of diatomaceous earth to the sand, small insects such as ants are also easily controlled.
Quail Eggs: The Perfect Food for Kids
Children benefit from eggs because they are such a dense source of nutrients for young growing bodies. Diminutive quail eggs make the perfect food for kids. They are just the right size to be baby’s first food or a toddler’s little snack. And they look so cute your children will want to pop some right into their mouths!
Mothers of babies just starting on solid foods are often encouraged to give them eggs, and for good reason. The chicken egg is a nutritional powerhouse. By several measures, quail eggs are even better.
Eggs contain a complete protein, all 9 essential amino acids for building muscle and tissue. They also contain carotenoids, which maintain eye health and boost the immune system, as well as choline, which is a B vitamin essential for memory and mood, in other words, brain health.
Eggs are one of very few natural sources of Vitamin D, an essential nutrient. D helps the body to maintain healthy bones, absorb calcium, and prevent inflammation. Eggs do contain high cholesterol, which for a time was viewed as a risk for heart disease. However, recent research has shown that dietary cholesterol has little effect on blood cholesterol, and thus poses little risk to heart health.
Quail eggs beat out chicken eggs on a number of metrics, according to the USDA FoodData Central. For every 100 grams, quail eggs contain more protein and calcium, and almost double the iron (3.65 versus 1.75 mg).
Children benefit from eggs because they are such a dense source of nutrients for young growing bodies. Diminutive quail eggs make the perfect food for kids. They are just the right size to be baby’s first food or a toddler’s little snack. And they look so cute your children will want to pop some right into their mouths!
When are quail eggs good value compared to chicken eggs?
When do you know that you are getting good value in quail eggs versus chicken eggs? In many countries across the world, quail are the most common form of eggs in urban households. That is because they are so simple to keep in smaller residential spaces. That is great news for people in American HOAs or townhomes with balconies and little to no backyards.
However, quail in the USA are still very difficult to access. If you live in an urban environment, you will need to raise the quail and decide what to do with the males once they mature. You are also buying 50lb bags of feed (9 quail consume about 15lbs/month) and thus have the issues of managing feed containers as well as heavy bags.
Quail Eggs? Yes!
Quail are starting to take the egg world by storm. These birds are so much easier and cheaper to keep than chickens, and they produce like crazy. Their eggs are enjoyed around the world, from South America to Europe to Asia. Just like chicken eggs, they can be fried, scrambled, poached, boiled, pickled or baked. The perfect food.
You must be kidding, I hear you saying. But no, I’m serious. Quail are a great way to increase your food security and have fun doing it. Quail are a lot cheaper and less work than a puppy, but the kids will still love them.
An adult Coturnix quail is super cute, about the size of an 8-week-old chicken.
And if you think the mama is cute, just wait until you see the adorable little eggs she lays! They are about the size of a very large olive or grape tomato.
Chickens are generally about 6 months old before they start laying, but the female quail starts laying at only 2 months of age.
My youngster squealed with delight the first time the tiny quail eggs, pale ivory-colored with dark brown speckles, appeared in our house. And this is a child who visits our 70 chickens daily, collecting white, blue and brown eggs each time.
Be careful if you put out a bowl of quail eggs as decor – your friends might grab a handful of what they think are fancy new chocolates.
Once you finish admiring these tiny works of art, you might want to eat them. As quail eggs are so small, it takes 4 or 5 to equal a chicken egg. And the flavor is similar.
Superior Nutrition
But quail eggs stack up a little better nutritionally in comparison to chicken eggs. By weight, quail eggs have fewer carbs and more protein and fat – just what you need if you’re doing the keto diet. Plus, they have double the iron content and almost double the amount of Vitamin B12.
Eggs are one of nature’s superfoods. Ideal as one of Baby’s first solid foods, the egg yolk is extremely nourishing for the brain. And for a very small person, the very small quail egg is just right.
Furthermore, quail eggs have a higher yolk-to-white ratio than chicken eggs do, which is great for those of us whose children wish they could eat yolks only! This higher yolk ratio yields a creamier and thicker texture in baking.
Quail are starting to take the egg world by storm. These birds are so much easier and cheaper to keep than chickens, and they produce like crazy. Their eggs are enjoyed around the world, from South America to Europe to Asia. Just like chicken eggs, they can be fried, scrambled, poached, boiled, pickled or baked. The perfect food.
Have you ever thought about keeping quail?
Contact Patrick to learn how you can get quail producing eggs in your own backyard - starting almost immediately!
How much do quail eggs cost?
If your grocery store sells quail eggs, they are likely located near the delicacies, like foie gras and pate. On a recent visit, we found them priced at $0.79 per egg. That's $9.48 per dozen.
It might be worth it for the convenience; but compare that price to the farmer's market price of $6/dozen, or online at about $5/dozen, excluding shipping.
The real message from the market is that quail eggs are hard to find, and because of that, they are not being sold in great volume. The American poultry industry doesn't seem interested in quail eggs, most likely due to the enormous investment they have already made in confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) for chickens.
Quick Quail can help you get quail eggs conveniently and affordably. Sign up for our newsletter and learn more!
Quail Eggs = Food Diversity
You're Eating Corn - Even When You're Not
Did you know that over half the typical American’s diet is ultimately derived from corn? I first gained an inkling of this from Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma. But even though I’ve been paying attention to this issue ever since, the list here of products derived from corn amazed me. Most of those additives are generally encountered in small quantities.
However, most Americans consume corn in far larger quantities in another, indirect way. Remember that expression: “You are what you eat”? In terms of health, this is absolutely true. Except that you can go another layer deeper: “You are what you eat, eats,” as in, if you eat meat from animals that ate corn, you are also consuming that corn.
Michael Pollan elaborated on this concept in his book. On his behalf, a lab analyzed multiple foods and determined that corn was the basis of his McDonald’s hamburger - as well as the salad dressing, French fry oil, and more. Remember that cows are supposed to eat grass, not corn, so finding that beef is essentially corn-based is highly problematic.
Today 92% of corn grown in the United States is genetically modified (GMO), and the majority of it is used to feed livestock.
Ditto Soy
Soy is also almost exclusively GMO, at 94% of the US crop. And almost all livestock - especially cattle, pigs, and chickens - are fed diets mainly of corn and soybeans.
This means that if you eat beef, pork, chicken or eggs, you are almost certainly eating corn and soy. And if your food is not organic, you are consuming GMO versions of those.
In other words, our diets tend not to be very diverse, and they may be less nutritious than we think. Animal products are corn- and soy-based, while almost all processed foods contain added (and often harmful) corn and/or soy-derived ingredients.
And Then There's This...
Furthermore, contrary to industry claims, GMO crops use more herbicides and pesticides than non-GMO varieties. If you aren't eating 100% organic (and how many of us can manage that?), you are consuming trace levels of herbicides and pesticides on a regular basis anyway. If you are eating GMO-fed meat and eggs, you can assume you are ingesting even higher levels of -cides, so unfortunately, our exposure to these toxins is significant.
Unless ….
Quick Quail Austin has one solution to this problem. Our laying quail eat premium feed that is completely corn- and soy-free, as well as being non-GMO. One of the main protein sources in this feed is milo, a type of sorghum common throughout Africa.
With a subscription to Quick Quail Austin, you get cute little egg-layers for your own backyard and ultra-fresh eggs for breakfast or a healthy school snack any day of the week!
Quick Quail Austin enables you to avoid the corn, soy, and GMOs that form the basis of almost all other eggs and animal protein sources on the market. Avoiding corn, soy and GMOs may also reduce egg allergies. Try Quick Quail Austin today!
Pickled Quail Eggs
Can your recall the taste of the sweet and tangy pickled quail eggs? They have long been a favorite of immigrant families, particularly the Germans.
Quick Quail is now offering the following flavors of Pickled Quail Eggs for sale at Austin Farmer's market locations at $15/pint:
Cajun Spicy
Mild
These eggs have been prepared in home kitchen and have not been inspected by the Texas Department of State Health Services or a local health department. The eggs are from Quick Quail and produced using non GMO/Corn/Soy feed.
Quail Power Producer
Quail Power Gardener works with market gardeners of 1 acre size or more to fertilize their garden beds with high nitrogen quail droppings that are Soy-Corn & GMO free. Quail Power provides you with the elements of success and cash flow for producing the quail eggs.
Quail Power Gardener works with market gardeners of 1 acre size or more to fertilize their garden beds with high nitrogen quail droppings that are Soy-Corn & GMO free. Quail Power provides you with the elements of success and cash flow for producing the quail eggs.
Producing premium quality fruits and vegetables is a rapidly growing opportunity for small scale market gardeners. Nothing says premium like ‘Corn, Soy & GMO-free (CS&GMO)’. Yet, gardeners can’t easily find CS&GMO free composts.
Quail Power boosts your market garden’s success and income by providing high nitrogen content CS&GMO free compost for your garden beds. In combination with Quail Power’s marketing support, we give your produce a distinctive advantage with customers willing to pay a premium for CS&GMO free fruits and vegetables.
By adopting Quail Power’s unique and exclusive Gardener Program, you earn money for your time ($25,000/year for about 20 hrs/week) and keep the high nitrogen, premium compost for your gardens. Add up to 1” of compost to your beds every year, for 1.5 acres of garden beds (assumes 50% of area in production), worth $5,000/year.
To learn more, submit your email address in the following form and we will send you an overview of the economics, etc. If you like that, then we can proceed to a zoom call to discuss your operations and the impact of Quail Power’s exclusive opportunity.