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Quail Poultry for sale in Slough, Buckinghamshire

12 Quail Poultry for sale in Slough, Buckinghamshire

Quail, often known by nicknames such as button quail or coturnix quail, are small, ground-dwelling birds native to various regions worldwide, including Europe, Asia, and North America. Originating from grasslands and scrublands, these birds have compact bodies with short necks and intricately patterned plumage that helps them blend into their natural environment. Physically, quails are characterised by their rounded wings and distinctive calls, such as the famous "bobwhite" whistle of some North American species. Known for their gentle temperament, quails are social birds, often forming small flocks, making them suitable for both beginner and experienced poultry keepers. They thrive in environments that offer dense cover and ample forage, feeding on seeds, insects, and plants. Due to their manageable size and calm nature, quail for sale options like Japanese quail are popular in the UK for domestic breeding and egg production. Whether you are looking for quail chicks for sale or considering them as a low-maintenance addition to your home aviary, quails are a charming species that suit rural and suburban settings well.

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Quail poultry £5 for 4 button quails - Advert 1
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£5 for 4 button quails

Quail

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

£5 for all 4. Collection only, sex unknown. 4 button quails hatched from eggs. Must go, no space for them. 3 white, 1 blacked speckled with a reddish tail. 3 are very healthy, eating and growing well,

Waltham CrossHertfordshire (28.7mi)
Quail poultry £5 for all 4 button quails - Advert 2
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£5 for all 4 button quails

Quail

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

£5 for all 4. Collection only, sex unknown. 4 button quails hatched from eggs. Must go, no space for them. 3 white, 1 blacked speckled with a reddish tail. 3 are very healthy, eating and growing well,

Waltham CrossHertfordshire (28.7mi)
Quail poultry Quail for sale - Advert 3
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Quail for sale

Quail

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Japanese Courtnix Quail available On heat chicks £5 Off heat chicks £7 Males £8 Point of lay hens £10

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WaterloovilleHampshire (47.6mi)
Quail poultry Quail and complete setup - Advert 4
6

Quail and complete setup

Quail

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£180Price

10 female, 1 male with complete huge setup, comes with 6 foot hutch, 3 sided house with heat lamp, any food storage container (bin) i have left. Feeders and water bottles included, the run is massiv

BanburyOxfordshire (46.4mi)
Quail poultry Quail for sale - Advert 5
7

Quail for sale

Quail

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Japanese Courtnix Quail for sale On heat chicks £5 Off heat chicks £7 Males £8 Females point of lay £10

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WaterloovilleHampshire (47.6mi)
Quail poultry Mearns Quail Male Cock Birds Hatched This Year - Advert 6
3

Mearns Quail Male Cock Birds Hatched This Year

Quail

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£50Price

Mearns Quail cock birds available. mearns Quail are arare breed which are a lovely handsome and fairly calm breed that can be tamed as a pet bird. The birds were hatched from May 2025 onwards. Messag

CamberleySurrey (14.6mi)
Quail poultry Chinese painted quails - Advert 7
62

Chinese painted quails

Quail

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Gorgeous Chinese painted quails for sale. 10 available. £10 a pair. All running around, eating and drinking well. 4 Left

BanburyOxfordshire (46.4mi)
Quail poultry 3 button quail  - Advert 8
16

3 button quail

Quail

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Hi I’m selling my 3 button quail they are 5 weeks old I don’t know the sexes but by the rusty colours I think one male and two female but I could be wrong. Selling as they are getting older now and I’

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EpsomSurrey (22.2mi)
Quail poultry 11 female and 2 male quail for sale  - Advert 9
7

11 female and 2 male quail for sale

Quail

11 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Currently have 9 weeks old quail for sale 3 quail start laying eggs , rest will start soon Have 11 female and 2 male, all for sale Currently selling as group or individual Selling as Each female

LondonGreater London (23mi)
Quail poultry Point of Lay Coturnix quail - Advert 10
4

Point of Lay Coturnix quail

Quail

FemaleSex
£7Price

I have a fantastic selection of colours available at either point of lay, sex Growers, unsexed Chicks or Eggs. Standard Japanese and Italian, plus Sparklies, Fee, Pansy etc I have standard sized Qua

AldershotHampshire (20.6mi)
Quail poultry Chinese quail  - Advert 11
1

Chinese quail

Quail

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Chinese painted quail, cocks and hens available, normals and gold pearls but will be split for a few mutations. All parent reared from a strain that are great broodies.

ChichesterWest Sussex (48.8mi)
Quail poultry Jumbo Cortornix Quail - Italian, Pharoah and white - Advert 12
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Jumbo Cortornix Quail - Italian, Pharoah and white

Quail

13 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Jumbo cortornix quail looking for a new home. Males (£5each) and females (£10 each) available Italian Pharoah White Discounted price for larger quantities. All POL, but many need supplimental lightin

StockbridgeHampshire (46.1mi)

FAQs

Is quail better than chicken?

Quail eggs are more nutrient-dense per gram compared to chicken eggs, offering higher levels of protein, vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, and selenium, making them a highly nutritious alternative. Quail meat contains more copper, iron, and certain B vitamins than chicken meat, although chicken breast has more vitamin B3 (niacin). Additionally, quail require less space, mature quickly, and consume less feed, making them easier to raise in smaller spaces such as backyards.

Why can't you eat quail for 30 days?

There is no widely recognised health reason or regulation that prohibits eating quail continuously for 30 days. Any caution about a 30-day restriction might stem from traditional or cultural beliefs or individual allergies, but no scientific evidence supports a mandatory avoidance period for consuming quail.

Do quail lay eggs without a rooster?

Yes, female quail can lay eggs without the presence of a rooster, but these eggs will be unfertilised and cannot hatch into chicks. A rooster is only necessary if fertilised eggs are desired for breeding purposes.

Can I keep quails in my garden in the UK?

You can keep quail in your garden in the UK as long as you comply with local housing and animal welfare regulations. Quail require secure, predator-proof housing and are quieter and need less space than chickens. However, they do not free-range well and usually stay within enclosed areas. It's advisable to check local council or housing association rules, which might limit poultry keeping or the keeping of roosters.