Quail are a terrific alternative or addition to your homestead. They are small, relatively quiet, prolific egg producers, and require little feed or space. This makes them a great source of eggs if your location does not permit chickens or ducks. There are generally few laws and regulations regarding keeping quail for personal consumption, and… [read more]

Raising quail for meat and eggs in your backyard has become a fun hobby for many urban homesteaders. Backyard quail are small, take up little precious room, and you can have eggs and meat year round. Quail can go from hatch to butcher weight in 6 weeks. During that time, they eat much less than… [read more]

Do  you live in an area that ISN’T friendly to the idea of being self-sufficient? Are you relegated to only being able to dream of fresh eggs daily, or raising your own food? Do you have to fight with zoning or HOA rules that seem outdated? In an urban area, not everyone has neighbors like… [read more]