Quail Farming

Do you love quails very much and can you see their potential to generate a high amount of profits in the market? Then why don?t you start your own quail farm business? Aside from the money which is your initial capital, you must also have know-how on how to administer a small quail farm.

Some quail farm business owners suggest that since you are just a novice in this kind of business, it would be better to start with a small farm for you to focus well and cater to the needs of the quails.

They also advise that you need to let your quail experience grow and the rest will just follow.

In this kind of business, you might also be thinking that you have never incubated a quail egg in your entire life, you have no idea what a Brooder is, you do not know how to get the best deals when it comes to the quail eggs and quail equipment and many more. But don’t worry because learning the know-how in this type of business is just so easy if you are willing and you have determination.

What You Need to Know About Quail Farming

After having ideas in your mind with regard to this business, write them down for you to have a guide to follow in your entire business venture. Your goals and the financial plan must also be well-detailed so that if you lack funds, you will be able to ask assistance from banks and any institutions for loans. It would also be better if you have someone to guide you such as an expert quail breeder or farmer. You must also look for the right quail farm location that can cater to all the needs of your quails.

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Now, let us suppose that you are already in the breeding process. The next thing you need to do is incubate the eggs. If the quails are in captivity, it would be very hard for them to hatch eggs. This is now the right time for you to select the appropriate brooding method that would fit the situation of the quails. The brooding techniques will still be used until the eggs already became chicks.
Brooding is an essential technique that can bring your business to success. This is defined as the capacity to put the quail chicks in a sure and controlled environment. Proper air, space, water, heat, and food are also essential. You must observe all these aspects in order for the quail chicks to be as healthy as they can be until they feather out.

In quail farming, you must also give an immediate solution to some problems that may arise such as low hatch rates, death of the chicks which can cost you a high amount of money, cannibalism problems, pairing problems, and many more.

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398 Comments

  • Laksiri Munaweera said on December 6, 2010
    I have quail farm with 500 quails it is situated in Sri lanka Western province. and I want to export Quail eggs. if you can help me please do something. Best Regards Laksiri
  • Peter Roberts said on December 7, 2010
    We have a quail farm in South Wales, UK. If you're interested in keeping quail you can get some useful info at our website or you can call us or even visit us. www.quailfarm.co.uk. Best regards. Peter
  • jazuli muhd bichi said on December 14, 2010
    i am a consultant working in the university to help prospective farmers develop the idea of large scale production just like the poultry layer and broiler.i would like to receive more information and in future if possible come for short term visit as training avenue to further develop my skills in productive quail production.
  • KHALID R. KHAN said on December 14, 2010
    I am working as a Scientist in a University in Sauidi Arabia. I plan to quit shortly and start a quail farming and trading in Dubai. I shall be thankful if you could provide me relevant information in this regard, like is it worth trying?, is it profitable, bottle necks, procurement of eggs, area required and approximate cost of investment. Thanks and regards, Khalid
  • salim vk said on December 18, 2010
    I want to start quail farming with 2000 quails.but i am worried about the market for quail eggs in my region. i am living in malappuram district of kerala. If you can help me to find out the market for quail eggs in my region I will be thankful to you. please inform me the places where i can sell quail eggs even if it is in bulk .
  • A. Mohan Samarakkody said on January 9, 2011
    I read with much interest the article on Quail Farming. I have already kept some eggs in my incubator. The hatch will be somewhere around the 18th of January 2011. I would be much obliged if a person who knows about Quail farming to give me information on brooding them up to the laying stage and any other information about Quail farming and the potential for successful Quail farming for Quail egg production in Sri Lanka.
  • k.dileep said on January 13, 2011
    I like to start quail farming in dubai. can you give me the details(from where i can buy quails,feeds,& where i can sell eggs I hope someone help me, thannks
  • Kandeepa.I said on April 26, 2011
    @ Laksiri, i am interested in quail egg sales .. pls contact me 0773418474 Regards, Kandeepa
  • sheik said on May 19, 2011
    i would like to start this business within my home premises. If i have more information about the size of land required, cost per pair, business plan etc.
  • fatima haruna said on June 15, 2011
    hello.i am living in kano nigeria,please i want to have details on how to buy,keep and take care of quail for profit making.and even where to get the food and other equipment.tnxs
  • asharali.s.m. said on June 24, 2011
    I would like to farm quail. But I don't know how can i get it from where,I want to buy small quails. I'm living in srilanka, any one conduct me from srilanka would be better. thanks alot
  • Nasiru Lawan said on June 29, 2011
    @Fatima Haruna, it is amasing as you are asking for details about quails. Is it the eggs or the bird that you want the information is circulating everywhere in kano Nigeria because i reside and rear quails in my Farm there. Just call 08065321162
  • Shah Alam said on July 30, 2011
    respected sir i want to start quail farming i have got land in india utterpradesh pls can u tale me how start this business thanks
  • Ado S Kazaure said on August 14, 2011
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  • Noorudheen said on August 21, 2011
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  • O MENAKAYA said on August 23, 2011
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  • sudarsan said on September 4, 2011
    I like to start quail farming in alappuzha, kerala (10000-15000). can you give me the details about the quails shed…size of the shed? from where i can buy quails,feeds,& where i can sell eggs I hope someone help me.....
  • Romesh Fernandopulle said on September 15, 2011
    I am interested in raring quails in my home. Where can I purchase quail chicks in Sri Lanka. Regards Romesh
  • YAHAYA ABUBAKAR KARFI,MALUMFASHI said on September 26, 2011
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  • mohammad said on September 29, 2011
    respected sir ; i have a very big raising quail farm in iran , i have some problems about quails after starting produce eggs . mortality are too high. out of 10000 quail which produce fertile eggs ,will die to 25 a day. would you please help me and advise me to cure them.
  • suresh said on October 7, 2011
    Dear Sir, I like to start quail farming in vadakara, kozhikode district, kerala. can any body give me the details about the quails shed…size of the shed? from where i can buy quails,feeds,& where i can sell eggs I hope someone help me.....
  • Johnson said on October 18, 2011
    I live in a Sango, a city close to lagos. Do we have quail farm close by. Do we have market for quail eggs and birds in Lagos/Ogun axis. Thanks
  • Haris beginner adviser said on November 7, 2011
    I have a Quail(kada) farm and hatchery in Malappuram, kerala. If any body want Quails(kada) or it 's chicks pls contact me 9961267631

    Ph: 9961267631

  • HASHIR said on November 11, 2011
    Sir, i like start a quail farm in kerala trichur district..where i can buy quails and feeds etc....please give me information about the successful quail farming
  • mesbah Uddin said on November 13, 2011
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  • Abubakar A. kofa said on November 15, 2011
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  • ADEPOJU OLU ISRAEL said on November 16, 2011
    i want to start quail farming and i need someone to put me true with best information, i can be contacted anytime on my mobile phone +2348060272657. thanks.
  • Haris beginner adviser said on November 16, 2011
    Anybody want Quail (kada) pls contact me 9961267631 i am from kerala, malappuram, i will help u to start this farming

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  • DILIP KUMAR said on November 22, 2011
    I would like start a quail farm in trivandruk, Kerala and I need someone to help me to establish the same
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  • Murali said on November 28, 2011
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  • Abubakar Z. Garba said on November 29, 2011
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  • Quail hatchery said on December 3, 2011
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  • Jerry said on December 6, 2011
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  • felix shobayo said on December 8, 2011
    am in Abeokuta and interested in quail bird pls how i can get all the details and equipment
  • David Olukayode said on December 12, 2011
    My name is kayode, i live in portharcourt rivers state. i want to start a quail farm can someone help me on how to get the stock? this is my email address: davolukayode@yahoo.com
  • varghese. T.V said on December 13, 2011
    Dear sir, I wish to start a small industry in kerala state at pathanamthitta dist. Please I know about all marking this field please me all details. Thanks, Yours faith fully T.V.Varghese
  • satheesh said on December 19, 2011
    i am a mech engineer working in Oman,i am very much interested in quail farming and i would like to start a farm near alapuzha kerala. could you please tell me the scope of this business in my place, from where i can get the business plan, how i can sell the eggs, thank you satheesh
  • mesbah Uddin said on January 4, 2012
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  • RAHUL RAJAN said on January 4, 2012
    sir, this is rahul rajan from kerala, i would like to start a quail farm in my place. i want to know how much amount need to start a farm with 2000 qty. i hope you give the reply and future guidelines in this sector. yours faithfully rahul rajan
  • mesbah Uddin said on January 6, 2012
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  • lawan A mohammed said on January 14, 2012
    Regard sir. i wanted to start quail farming with at least 500 IN BORNO STATE NIGERIA. How to begin
  • Mustapha Abdulrazaq said on January 19, 2012
    How to start quail farming and where to buy birds and other equipments. pls contact 08098211953, 08037017371
  • Abubakar A. Kofa said on January 21, 2012
    Am from kano, nigeria. and we have quails and eggs for sale incubators and cage as well. Also a free guide on Quail farming. +234-8023189028
  • Abhi said on February 4, 2012
    Hi, I wish to start a quail farming in kerala state at Thrissur dist. How to start quail farming and where to buy birds and other equipments. pls contact 9447902887
  • Mohamed Basheer said on February 5, 2012
    sir i like to start a small quail farm at tirur in malappuram dist,kerala,India. From where i can get proper advice?
  • mukhtar mato said on February 5, 2012
    hi, i want 2 start quail farming with about 1500 birds. i need advice interms of market for egg particularly within kaduna, nigeria. thanks.
  • Ramasamy D said on February 8, 2012
    hi Sir/Madam., I would like to start quail farming... so i want know about this and estimation for this.. Location: Near coimbatore. Thanks
  • Iweh Aduaye said on February 19, 2012
    I live in Lagos, Nigeria. Please help me to locate a place in lagos area I can buy quail birds and eggs. My Tel. no. +2348024101695.
  • DAMILOLA GOLD said on February 26, 2012
    HI,I RESIDE IN LAGOS,NIGERIA...AND IT HAS BEEN SO DIFFICULT TO GET QUAIL EGG IN LAGOS...I NEED IT FOR THE HEALTH BENEFIT...AND I WOULD NOT MIND IF I GET SOMEONE THAT CAN MAKE ME A DISTRIBUTOR....AS IT IS VERY SCARCE IN LAGOS...CALL ME ON 08095892643 OR EMAIL ME Goldenlapezy@yahoo.com...THANKS
  • Yasir Muhammad Sani said on February 26, 2012
    I have Quails bird and egg who ever want it from 1 to 5000 quails bird and egg is welcome. I reside in Zaria, Kaduna State. For more call 08038474646 inquiry. Tanx
  • suresh said on February 27, 2012
    I am planning to quail exporting egg, meat etc.. anybody can interested for partnership to this ideas please contact my email sureshcimr@yahoo.co.in of mobile 919526136691
  • hameed yaseen said on February 28, 2012
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  • priyyadarsinimanoj said on February 29, 2012
    i am planning to begin in large level. where i can get the chicks. and also give details for export quail eggs
  • Banke said on March 3, 2012
    i have quail eggs for sale,live in Lagos. Call me on 0802-321-7033.
  • Alex Franzwaa said on March 3, 2012
    I am in Nevada, USA I was looking at starting a small quail farm. How could I turn a profit. Who buys quail and eggs? Are there any restraints that will buy them? How should I market them?
  • premodh said on March 8, 2012
    hai i am from kerala pattanamthitta dist india. i have 1000 quails. but i am getting less eggs. can some one help me in this regard. ph 9562947435
  • jesiyanavab said on March 16, 2012
    I like to start a quail (kada) farm and hatchery at Arattupuzha Alappuzha District Kerala state. Where I can buy quails(kada) and feeds etc. Please give me information to start a successful farm. My mobile number is 9847150280
  • shameer said on March 17, 2012
    I am from kerala India i have a small quail farm .now i am planning to export quail egg and meat could you please tell me about the market and export procedure in India for quail meat and egg
  • Bishop Abiodun said on March 20, 2012
    I need a Digital Incubator for Quail eggs urgently. I live in Osun State. How do I get this Incubator? 07068048626
  • Haroon Amin said on April 14, 2012
    Hi, I live in Abuja Nigeria and would like to know nearest place to purchase fertile eggs in large quantity for hatching. e.g. quail, chicken, guinea fowl. 07068251157
  • john said on April 15, 2012
    i live in lagos. i want to be convinced that there is market for eggs and quail in lagos. pls anybody with decision making information should help m. 08060174937, adeniyiakinwumi@yahoo.com
  • b g menon said on April 24, 2012
    i planned to start quail farm around 5000 birds were i want to sell eggs/or any bulk buyers name and address. my location at Alappuzha distt. Punnapra, please advice my Phone no. 9526686339
  • ISABIRYE FRANK said on April 24, 2012
    I am glad to learn about this great business. I am just starting to rear quails in Uganda. May you please send me more information on Quail Rearing and the market outlets. Please contact me via E-mail: isabiryef@yahoo.com Thanks and God bless you. ISABIRYE FRANK.
  • alka said on April 27, 2012
    Hi I am based in france, i do trading business in feconded eggs quails...good price and quality ...ship by air all over the world... Request by mail for a quotation tagine49@hotmail.fr
  • b g menon said on May 3, 2012
    i planned to start quail farm, i need the details of egg buyer daily around 2000 egs. please reply 9526686339/bijumenon19712007@yahoo.co.in
  • M. Najath said on May 9, 2012
    I am glad to learn about this great business. I am planning to rear quails in my home in Sri Lanka. Can you please send me more information on Quail Rearing. Thank You.
  • Deepmind farms said on May 11, 2012
    I live in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and I recently started a quail farm. I have not been able to get sales outlet for the eggs. Is anybody interested in the eggs. Please contact me.
  • Sanusi Jari said on May 12, 2012
    I have a quail farm located in Katsina,Katsina State and wish to find business partner in Lagos to market the product {quail eggs and birds]Any one interested should please contact me through my email; sanjata99@yahoo.com
  • Christiana Toyin said on May 21, 2012
    I stays in Abuja. Anybody interested in Quail eggs can contact me. christianatomipraise@gmail.com. 08083368463
  • Nagendrenr said on May 25, 2012
    Dear all, I like to start a quail farm in batticaloa, please give me necessary advice. Regards, Nagendrenr
  • sunilkumar said on May 25, 2012
    i like to start a quail farm in keral kasaragod district. please give necessary details about where i get quail and marketing. my mobile no 9895020114,9061191426
  • Charith said on May 29, 2012
    happy to see about quail farming in internet. I am in Colombo district in Sri lanka. I want to know more details about quail Farming like cut spout quail etc... My e-mail address is charithmadu1983@gmail.com. Regard; Charith.
  • remi lawal said on June 5, 2012
    I want to go into full distribution of quail eggs. If you need distribution assistance to hesitate to call me 08183677467 I reside in Abuja-Nigeria, remlawt@yahoo.co.uk
  • Aina Amah said on June 7, 2012
    I am interested in selling quail eggs in Lagos but I need contacts on how to get cheap supply
  • zaheda chowdhury said on June 21, 2012
    i want to start a quail farm. pls assist me diseases of quail how to maintain the process.
  • vinaye said on June 21, 2012
    I am searching for a european market to export japanese quail eggs
  • sherrykoko said on June 25, 2012
    i am just planning to start and dont even know how and where to get two weeks old in Nigeria, please should any one know where i can get it and more info on how to take care of it more.
  • mallikarjana said on June 25, 2012
    hi, i am from andhrapradesh in india. i would like to start a quail form ,please guide me any one.....
  • sajith.v.s said on July 4, 2012
    Sir, I like to start a small quail farm of about 2000 birds. I want to know what all the requirements needed to start it. i am residing in tirur in malappuram district.kindly send me your valuable advice as early as possible.
  • millyluv said on July 6, 2012
    we can supply u in any part of the country. call this line 08066381083
  • Michael Dawam said on July 9, 2012
    I want to start Quail birds rearing,kindly give me information about stock-seclion e.g Chinese, america or Japanese stocks. About brooding, feeding and feeds, digital incubators. Caging, etc.
  • Michael Dawam said on July 10, 2012
    Abuja Nigeria W. A. I would to start Quail birds breeding. Kindly give me guidelines. on stock- selection, feeding and feeds, caging methods, incubator, eg digital type. Also to have your facebook.
  • Micheal said on July 12, 2012
    Give me an invitation to come help start a quail farm, practical lecture & general equipment. Base in Abuja Nigeria: +23480652861.
  • C. Croitoru said on July 18, 2012
    Sir, I want to start a quail farm at least 5000, I ask you if I find market to export the eggs and the quail meat. C.Croitoru Romania
  • hassan said on July 18, 2012
    i am hassan from Srilanka i have got a quail farm, i want to sell quail meat and eggs if any one want to get them please call me 009477200877, 0094710516781. please call me
  • Venkatesh said on July 21, 2012
    I have small quails farm. Desire to expand it. But i have no quail breeders. Help me . Thank you. Yours faith fully, venkatesh, 1-1-754,rk.nagar, anantapur, andhrapradesh, India.
  • b g menon said on July 23, 2012
    i have quail eggs i need buyer Rs. 2/- per eggs i can supply 5000 nos per day if you need please contact. 9526686339.
  • V.P.Thomas said on July 24, 2012
    my name is vp thomas i have one medium quail farm i am facing the problem selling eggs, i am ready to provide 2000 eggs daily, can you help me, my name is V.P. thomas, vadakekara house, parampuzha p.o,kottayam
  • Dauda A S Yahaya said on July 24, 2012
    I am poultry farmer and will like to go in to Quail production, pls i need every detail about quail production and management aspects
  • tony black said on July 24, 2012
    am located at kaduna I need info on how to get jumbo size quail in large quantity in kaduna zaria kano or katsina call me on 08057020599, 07032145115
  • JE-JAIRE NIG.LTD said on July 29, 2012
    I JUST WANT THIS QUAIL EGGS FOR PERSONAL OR FOR DAILY CONSUMPTION. IF IT CAN SUPPLIED TO BENIN CITY AND LAGOS. RDGS,
  • BIJU PHILIP said on July 30, 2012
    I am from india,kerala, ernakulam, piravom. I would like to start a small quail farm in the home compound.
    1. can be do on terrace?
    2. Shall I get loan for that from Govt.
    3. If not on terrace, how much land we need?
    4. how the shed should be?
    5. how many can be in particular area
    6. ratio of male & female? etc.. all about a farm
  • Sam Thomas said on July 30, 2012
    if you need to know about quail business go to al bustan farm; they are one of the two farms today. they will give you live birds; make a small cage in your balcony; 1 sq foot for 3 birds; just like parrots or any pets; 10 birds will give you 8 eggs; a bird will give 300 eggs a year; then they slow down.
  • Othman Abdulkarim said on August 3, 2012
    I have some quail eggs for sell, contact me on 08099604472, I leave in Kaduna - Nigeria.
  • Abulrasak said on August 7, 2012
    i have a small quail farm. around 500 quails. now i am facing a problem the quail feed rate is very high. can you help me where we can get the cheap and best quail feed in kerala
  • murshid pk said on August 10, 2012
    I like quail farming. i wants 1000 japanies quails in calicut PH 9656307384
  • thafsir kv said on August 13, 2012
    dear sir i have quail egg want sale i am in calicut please help me sir
  • Ofonmbuk Ituen said on August 14, 2012
    I reside in Akwa ibom state{south-south Nigeria} and i want to start a quail farm on large scale production. I need somebody who resides in my neighborhood or surrounding states to coach me in the business as well as supply me with the birds, eggs, cage, incubator and feeds. PLS CALL 08065220280.

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