Most people think of chickens when they want fresh backyard eggs. However, quail are a great alternative to keeping chickens, especially in an urban setting. This episode will compare chicken keeping to quail keeping. We will also give you some basic information about quail keeping should you want to learn more.
 
During this episode, we mentioned that you can use a rabbit hutch to keep a small quail covey. The design and dimensions should work just fine for keeping about 4-5 quail if you want an “off the ground” enclosure. We would modify it though to have a solid wood floor that can hold pine shavings.
 
One of their favorite treats to supplement their food is dried black soldier fly larvae.
 
As far as providing clean water, we like using waterers that have a nipple or a small watering cup. 
 
And to create a happy living space for them, we include places for them to hide such as a twig tunnel or a small wood house within their enclosure.  
 
We have a lot more quail keeping information on our Instagram account.
 
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