Backyard Quail Basics

In the last several years, the homesteading movement has swept across North America. Numerous folks have started growing vegetables and fruits, as well as raising chickens and other animals, which establishes self-sufficiency and a visceral sense of fulfillment.

But often flying under the radar in the backyard bird-raising trend are additional yet unconventional options, like quail.

Quail provide eggs, meat, and hours of enjoyment. They’re quiet, detailed, efficient birds that complement a self-reliant lifestyle. Whether you have a fenced backyard or acreage to roam, you can raise these birds on a manageable scale in a natural environment.

At any rate, raising quail certainly enriches the homestead lifestyle.

Legalities

It’s likely you can legally raise quail in even your small urban backyard; they’re a wild game bird separate from the poultry and livestock categories. Some municipalities that restrict residents from raising certain “farm animals” like chickens leave quail off of the restricted list. However, because they’re game birds, it’s always recommended to see if your state, county or