re: Anybody raise quail

Brings back memories. In late 50's, early 60's my parents raised quail (bobwhites). Galvanized multi-cages on stands (not suspended) in enclosed barn. We had about 2 to 3 dozen. Collected eggs, fed, watered daily. Labor intensive, as some stated earlier. Incubator had 4 levels (as I remember - could have been 3) with about 30 eggs per level (if I remember right).

My parents sold quail pairs around town, we ate many, but I don't remember pickled eggs back then.

I'll never forget this, though. One of the hurricanes at the time blew the doors off the barn housing the cages. It also blew the cages over and all (yes, all) the quail escaped to nearby trees and elsewhere. My Dad's solution: He took the cages outside the barn and set them upright like normal. Would you believe the quail flew back and landed (even roosted) on top of the cages? With a net my Dad caught all (or almost all, who knows?) of the quail and returned them to their cages.

True story. Like I said, brings back memories. Quail are powerful birds. If you hold one in your two hands be sure to hold tight. They are so strong they can power out of your grip if it's not sufficient. They are great eating, though. No doubt. Great memories.

Good luck to you continuing your hobby/business.