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Essential QUAIL Supplies for Beginners & Backyard Farms

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This comprehensive list includes all the essential quail supplies you need to raise quail successfully — whether for eggs, meat, or as pets. Perfect for small-scale farms, backyard homesteads, and urban poultry setups, this guide covers everything fr...
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Quail Feeders & Feeding Supplies

Keep your quail happy and well-fed with the right feeders and waterers. This section has quality feed, easy, mess-free options to help you save time, reduce waste, and keep your flock healthy. Great for Coturnix quail, Bobwhites, and backyard setups ...

 
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The best feed for your little quail! 28% protein is what you need. Great size, consistent feed quality, speedy customer service from Kalmbach. Non-GMO
KALMBACH FEEDS 28% Start Right Medicated Turkey ...
 
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This is the lowest protein percentage you should feed your adult quail. You can try this or 22% one from Kalmbach. Both are great and Non-GMO. I do not trust Purina, and other's quality is not that great as Kalmbach.
Kalmbach Feeds Non-GMO 17% Layer Crumbles for Chickens, 50 lbs. | Petco
 
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The same 17%, but from Chewy.  This is the lowest protein percentage you should feed your adult quail. You can try this or 22% one from Kalmbach. Both are great and Non-GMO. I do not trust Purina, and other's quality is not that great as Kalmbach.
KALMBACH FEEDS All Natural Non-GMO 17% Protein ...
 
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When my hens are ready to lay or about 8 weeks I move them to this lower protein feed. You shall not feed them more than this percentage otherwise the hens will suffer prolapse and it is just not good for them. You can also try them on 17-18%. It is ...
KALMBACH FEEDS All Natural Non-GMO 22% Protein ...
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Super cheap natural calcium supplement you can add for your laying quail (not Roos!) Quail shells can be super fragile so adding a bit calcium to their diet is very helpful. Super easy and they love it!
Manna Pro Oyster Shell Poultry — Calcium Supplement for Stronger Beaks, Bones, and Eggshells | Chewy
 
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This is another drinker if you prefer this type of cup and not buying it in the set of several. All of these drinkers can be interchanged between themselves.
Rentacoop Automatic Chicken Waterer – Chewy.com
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I bought at least 3 sets of these cups. WE HAVE THEM EVERYWHERE! They are attached to the water line for every cage ( We have about 120 quail now) and to little plastic bottles for localized drinking. Double cup has been helpful for cleaning, not per...
RENTACOOP DIY Chicken Waterer Auto-Fill Cups with ...
 
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We keep feed in this pails. They have a lid and they are food safe.
Leaktite 5 Gallon(s) BPA-Free Food-Grade Plastic General bucket
 
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You need to have no mess feeders for your quail.  This is one of the options.  I have this in pretty much every feeder.  You can install them on any plastic container and get a custom size for your particular animal. Feed is expensive, stop the waste!
Quail & Chick Feed Saver Port - Made in USA - 3D Printed - Reduces food waste and saves money! DIY Bucket Pail Bin Container
 
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I Have these feeders as well. Prefer them only for young chicks. When they get over 1 year old, they eat a lot and they get messy. These ones are great for that period. I do not use it for my oldest ones-I do not like them wasting too much feed!
LITTLE GIANT Plastic Flip-Top Poultry Feeder
 
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Jar to use with the waterer base.  You can use a glass jar you might have at home, but this one offers a way higher capacity.
ImPECKables 1 qt. Screw-On Poultry Jar at Tractor Supply Co

Quail Medicine & Vitamins

Keep your quail happy, healthy, and thriving with the right medications, supplements, and vitamins.

 
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Safe and non toxic wound care. You will need this A LOT. Injuries happen all the time and this treatment is great.
VETERICYN Plus Antimicrobial Poultry Care Spray, 8-fl oz ...
 
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If you pecking and bald birds are getting you down, try this treatment. Quail are famous for pecking, so you might want to have this on hand.
ROOSTER BOOSTER Pick-No-More Cover up Poultry ...
 
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Poultry cell is a great pick me up for your birds who need extra help when they are sick or need extra nutritional help. You can give it to any age chick. I was giving it even to a new born chicks when they were born too weak or had problems eating.
ROOSTER BOOSTER Cell Liquid Vitamin Poultry ...
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Wonderful vitamins for extra boost for your quail/chicks. Anytime when I feel something might not be right I give it to my quail. I also sometimes add it to my newborn's water just to boost their health potential right away. Also, I add this in the s...
Rooster Booster Vitamins & Electrolytes
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Hatching & Brooding Equipment

Getting ready to hatch your own quail chicks? This section has all the must-haves — from quail egg incubators to safe brooder setups to keep your chicks warm and safe. Whether you're raising Coturnix quail, Bobwhites, or just getting started, you'll ...

 
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This is my ultimate brooder! I hatch my chicks at home and this one is great. I have about 6o chicks and it is just right for that amount or less. At 3 weeks they go into their permanent housing. It is pretty easy to clean, very safe, easy to move, e...
Full Cheeks™ Split-Level Rabbit Habitat - Includes Cage, Shelf, Ramp, Wheels, & Feeding Accs.
 
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I love this for my newborn chicks. Most of the time I use them for feed.  They are safe and hold a lot of feed.  The youngsters eat A LOT. This is barely enough to hold plenty of feed overnight.
Lixit Poultry Feeder & Waterer | Chewy
 
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I use this waterer when the quail is still in the brooder. You can buy the water container which comes with it separately or use a wide variety of small mouth glass jars.
ImPECKables 1 qt. Screw-On Poultry Waterer Base at Tractor Supply Co
 
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I have a couple of these.  The brooder (I have it listed here) is large and the first week after hatch I use both-one at each side. In case some of them travel.  Also, it is a good idea to have a second one for an emergency. The same thing applies to bulbs.
Producer''s Pride Chick Brooder Lamp, 6 ft. Cord, 250W
 
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I love this company and their products! I have several of these drinkers. They are so handy to put on the wire, especially if you need to move a sick bird somewhere else and need to provide drink and food. Easy to attach, have a choice of different s...
Rentacoop Automatic Chicken Waterer | Chewy.com Product Page
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This is the most economical way for me to use shop towels as my bedding in my brooder
TOOLBOX Blue Shop Towel Rolls, 3 ct. at Tractor Supply Co
 
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I prefer to use this type of bulb for my chicks' brooder. I do not like clear bright bubs at all. As much as those guys eat, they need some sleep time! lol
Zilla Night Black Heat Incandescent Spot Bulb, 75 Watts | Petco
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This is a wonderful incubator and it is very low cost. It fits tons of different size eggs, not only quail. I have had several hatches with it with no issues. All the chicks came out at the same time right on schedule. It keeps temperature and moistu...
Maticoopx 30 egg incubator | Premium site MATICOOPX | Buy Now
 
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If you are going to hatch some chicks you will need these thermometers. You need to have one/two in each incubator and a couple in the brooder. It might be between life and death situation here. I have tried several different companies and this one c...
AcuRite Digital Weather Station Indoor Temperature Indoor Humidity
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Quail Accessories & Extras

This is the spot for all the extra quail supplies that don’t quite fit anywhere else — but still make a big difference in your setup! From helpful tools to clever add-ons, these accessories are here to support your flock and make daily quail care eas...

 
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I have to say only one thing. You have to have these scissors to save your sanity when you make an omelet out of 40 quail eggs! lol I love love love these scissors and refuse to cook if I don't have them! lol Super easy to use and a great convenience...
Stainless Steel Quail Egg Scissors Quail & Pigeon Egg Cutter Tool Quail Egg Cutter Small Egg Shears - Select Your Own Color of Scissors