Quail Poultry for sale

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.

Quail poultry Male quail looking for retirement home - Advert 1

4 yearsAge

MaleSex

£0Price

Male quail looking for retirement home with some ladies. He was part of a large flock but they have all died and I can’t replace them due to having a health condition. He’s about 4 years old, starti

Pontypool, Torfaen Principal Area (0.2mi)

Quail poultry Quail Hatching eggs 🥚 - Advert 2

1 weekAge

MixedSex

£14Price

I have a selection of coturnix quail hatching eggs available. All my eggs are collected daily and layed by healthy, happy hens. I have a mixture of white, white marked, Tuxedo, Pharaoh, Calico, Ita

Malmesbury, Wiltshire (41.4mi)

4 monthsAge

MixedSex

£7Price

Laying hens and males £7.50 each 3 week old chicks £2.00 each Fertile hatchung eggs £12.00 per 12 Must have proof of suitable set up The birds in the photos are of what's available. Updated every

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (43.7mi)

Button quails to go as a group - now off heat , been kept inside the house . Ideally I liked the whole group to go as one but message me if any different. They are hard to catch so they will be bo

Bristol, Bristol City (26.1mi)

Quail poultry Japanese painted button quail for sale - Advert 5

11 weeksAge

MaleSex

£5Price

These are Japanese painted button quail and unfortunately have too many males. 5 males available. They are between 6-8 weeks of age. Male - £5 each. In the pictures the males are dark brown.

Bridgwater, Somerset (39.6mi)

Quail poultry 🦆✨ Call Ducklings Available ✨🦆 - Advert 6

7 monthsAge

FemaleSex

£15Price

🦆✨ Call Ducklings Available ✨🦆 Soft, gentle little souls, hatched on 17/04/26, now ready to find their loving homes 💛 From beautiful Magpie and Apricot parents, these ducklings are unsexed and fu

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Ruardean, Gloucestershire (23.8mi)

Quail poultry Snowflake Bobwhite Quail TRIO for sale - Advert 7

7 monthsAge

MixedSex

£55Price

This trio is already rehomed, but stay tuned to my facebook page (link at the bottom) for more of Snowflake Bobwhite Quail chicks and adults. 🪶✨ Snowflake Bobwhite Quail – Small Breeding Group Avai

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Ruardean, Gloucestershire (23.8mi)

Quail poultry Jumbo Coturnix Quails 5 week old ( 16.4.2026) - Advert 8

4 monthsAge

MixedSex

£10Price

Hi and thank you for reading my add. I have for sale currently 5 weeks old Jumbo Quails . Males and females. This birds are very cute and easy to care about. They are great layers ( 300 eggs yearl

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Stonehouse, Gloucestershire (33.1mi)

FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Quail Poultry for sale

Male quail looking for retirement home

Quail Hatching eggs 🥚

Coturnix quail

Button quail

Japanese painted button quail for sale

🦆✨ Call Ducklings Available ✨🦆

Snowflake Bobwhite Quail TRIO for sale

Jumbo Coturnix Quails 5 week old ( 16.4.2026)

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FAQs

Is quail better than chicken?

Why can't you eat quail for 30 days?

Do quail lay eggs without a rooster?

Can I keep quails in my garden in the UK?