More About Our QUAILS
Button Quail quickly became an enjoyable passion project! They are very small & fragile at birth and can literally fit on a large button. They are fuzzy little chicks resembling those extra large bumble bees that visit many gardens. As full grown birds they are about the size of a hamster, but don’t let their small size fool you! They are vibrant in colour and patterns (not to mention their quirky personalities) The hens lay small but protein rich eggs on a fairly regular basis if cared for well during their life 3-5 year life span.
Having caught the quail bug, we began coop preparations to be able to welcome some coturnix quails. We’ve taken an interest in specialty colourations within the species & those that lay coloured eggs to add more visual interest to meal prep!
Our quail chicks are handled daily to get them used to us, making it easier as they get older for health checks, treatment if needed and maneuvering during enclosure cleanings or when collecting eggs. We aim to make every interaction positive despite their nature of being easily spooked/flighty. We raise them on a specialized high protein diet with added calcium, omega and supplements to ensure they remain healthy. Like our plan with the dogs in our life, we ensure our quails are enriched in their daily routines with dust baths, foraging sessions and species appropriate treats. Being that we are careful about what goes into our quails, we can be confident on the quality of the eggs they are producing.
We use these eggs to produce our High QUAILity Powder meal topper. The idea of the powder form allows pets to get the benefit of the eggs in an alternate texture. Some dogs (or cats) may not love the texture or whole eggs/yolks, not everyone has extra room for eggs in the fridge to freezer just for their pets, when travelling with the dogs they don’t have to miss out on the benefits of their daily dose! The powder is made from WHOLE QUAIL EGGS - the shell itself contains calcium that is beneficial to our pets which is why they are included. The dehydration process maintains the health benefits of the egg in tact and remains shelf stable for longer than eggs would be kept in the fridge.
So why should you work quail eggs into your dogs daily meals?
Where should we start…
♥ Rich in protein (approx 1g/egg) which aid in the care of muscles & bones and they provide energy
♥ Beneficial fatty acids and help to balance cholesterol
♥ Boost immunity & improve vision being a good source of Vitamin A
♥ Alternate to chicken eggs for those pets with allergies
♥ Increase energy especially when paired with a carbohydrate source
♥ As a source of Vitamin B they also support overall health & boost the metabolism
♥ Promote brain health
♥ Lower in carbohydrates they are a filling snack that could be offered to help with weight control
♥ Improves look of skin/coat & can help with allergies
♥ Organ health aid
Size Chart
Chicken Egg
Standard Coturnix Quail Egg
Button Quail Egg
Our Flock
Button Quail
Coturnix Quail (Celadon)
Coturnix Quail (Black)
Our tiniest members… they are able to fit on a loonie when they hatch and resemble little fuzzy bumble bees. They come in a wide variety of colours and patterns. They are entertaining with fun quirky personalities. Their protein packed eggs have us thinking are these the dog version of “Cadbury Mini Eggs” ?- they’re the same size and come in various colours after all.
Coturnix Quail (Black)
Coturnix Quail (Celadon)
Coturnix Quail (Black)
We love our specialty lines, and these sweet ladies are no exception. They are always black in colour (after many years of selective breeding) although they may have white markings. There is also a difference in their feet - they are darker in colour, it is common to see some pink toes on these birds.
These lovely ladies lay eggs much like standard coturnix in size and pattern.
Coturnix Quail (Celadon)
Coturnix Quail (Celadon)
Coturnix Quail (Celadon)
These quail look like standard coturnix quail, but they lay blue eggs. The blue colour of the eggs can range in the shade /intensity of the colour & can have some patterning to them. While the contents of the egg are the same health value as other all the other coturnix, we felt these blue eggs could add some visual interest to the bowl.
Snowflake (Bobwhite)
Snowflake (Bobwhite)
Coturnix Quail (Celadon)
The “SNOW FLAKE” is a specialized line of the Bobwhites that have been bred for their distinct white plumage and striking contrasting black speckled appearance. They lay small solid white eggs with bright yolks, packed with all the same nutrients as our other eggs (just in a different shell)
* As a protected species housing these birds in captivity is monitored due to the species facing imminent extinction. We have obtained specific licensing required to raise our flock responsibly here in Ontario.
Tennessee Reds
Snowflake (Bobwhite)
Golden Pheasants
Just like our Snowflake Bob flock & our Black Coturnix hens, these birds have been bred to keep a specific appearance. In this case they always have rusted brown plumage. Their eggs are the same as the Snowflakes and other variations of the Bobwhites.
* Northern Bobwhite Quail (all varieties) in Canada are considered to be an endangered species under both the Species At Risk Act and the Ontario Endangered Species Act
Golden Pheasants
Snowflake (Bobwhite)
Golden Pheasants
While this was intended as a hatch and re-home venture… these sweet chicks stole my heart (and more space on our property)
Since I was handling them daily, they ended up getting named of course & I bonded with them, so we have opted to keep them. These resident pheasants are both males so while they will not contribute anything physical to our venture at the moment, we hope to learn more about them and expand the flock in time. In the meantime, we will enjoy their beauty!