One of the highlights of my farm chores is collecting the 7-8 dozen quail eggs a day. We have raised them off and on since 1995. The humble quail eats very little but gives so much in return.
We use every part for people food or dog food. Absolutely nothing gets wasted. We enjoy the meat and eggs. The remaining parts are used for fishing bait or dog food. Even the feathers are cooked and consumed by our dogs. (FYI: Feathers are used in commercial dog food.) Their poo is composted to eventually fertilize our garden which feeds our family, friends, and our livestock. The eggshells go to our chickens.
Both quail eggs and quail meat are considered gourmet delicacies, and I am thankful I can offer these to my family and friends. Raising quail is a great place to start if you want to raise some of your own food.
