In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, host Mona Weathers delves into the benefits of raising quail for meat and eggs, especially for those with small-scale or suburban homesteads. Special guest Jasmine Bass shares her journey of transitioning to quail raising, discussing their nutritional perks, ease of care, and space efficiency. Jasmine recounts her struggles with chicken egg allergies and how quail eggs proved to be a healthier alternative. They also explore different housing options, feed strategies, and potential challenges with quail. This informative chat is perfect for both new homesteaders and those considering adding quail to their homestead. Plus, learn about Quail 101, an extensive online course aimed at helping beginners master quail raising.

Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nbDMtVjZbpY 

Connect with Jasmine here:

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thymeandtimber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thymeandtimberhomestead/ Self Sufficient Quail FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfsufficientquail Quail 101 Course: https://learn.quailuniversity.com/courses/quail-101?ref=e29538

Mona's Info:

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: http://healthyhomesteading.com/checklist Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners

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00:00 Introduction to Quail Benefits 00:32 Homesteading Journey and Community 01:50 Meeting Jasmine Bass 03:03 Getting Started with Quail 04:00 Jasmine's Homesteading Experience 06:12 Quail Varieties and Benefits 17:47 Housing Options for Quail 21:55 Reducing Feed Waste for Quail 23:22 Cost Comparison: Quail vs. Chickens 23:59 Managing Quail Population and Feed 25:54 Supplemental Feeding for Quail 27:50 Addressing Aggression in Quail 31:12 Cons of Raising Quail 34:44 Introducing Quail University 37:50 Community and Resources for Quail Enthusiasts