Quail Keeping Made Easy

Three Essential Guides to Help You Raise, Sell, and Breed Coturnix Quail with Confidence

Raising Coturnix quail doesn’t have to be complicated. But if you’ve ever fallen down a Google rabbit hole (or learned something the hard way), you know how easy it is to run into problems that could’ve been avoided with the right info up front.

That’s why I created the Quail Keeping Made Easy series—short, practical guides based on over a decade of real-world experience raising quail on my own homestead.

Whether you’re just getting started, selling eggs at the farmers’ market, or diving into breeding, these books walk you through the five biggest mistakes most beginners make—and show you exactly how to avoid them.

The Books in the Series

5 Mistakes New Quail Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Start your covey off right with this beginner-friendly guide to raising healthy, productive birds. Learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls that trip up new keepers—before they cost you time, money, or birds, or discourage you from continuing your quail journey.

What you’ll learn:
✔️ How much space your quail actually need
✔️ What to feed (and what not to)
✔️ Basics of biosecurity
✔️ Laying issues and stress triggers
✔️ How to safely introduce new birds

Book cover for 5 Mistakes New Quail Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them) by Jessica Knowles. Features hands holding a quail chick and a speckled egg on a light wood background. Subtitle reads: "Quick Guide for Beginners."

5 Mistakes New Quail Sellers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Want to turn your extra eggs into steady income? This guide helps you avoid the headaches that sink new sellers—like underpricing, unclear regulations, or poor packaging—and shows you how to build a simple, sustainable egg business.

What you’ll learn:
✔️ How to price your eggs for profit
✔️ What you need to know about local laws
✔️ Smart packaging that protects your eggs and your brand
✔️ How to find (and keep) great customers
✔️ Why your marketing might be missing the mark

Book cover for 5 Mistakes New Quail Egg Sellers Make (and How to Avoid Them) by Jessica Knowles. Features an egg carton of speckled quail eggs and a chalkboard sign reading "Quail Eggs For Sale" on a white wood background. Subtitle reads: "Turning Your Eggs Into Profit."

5 Mistakes New Quail Breeders Make (and How to Avoid Them)

If you’re breeding Coturnix for color, consistency, or production, this guide covers the foundational systems you need to avoid chaos later. A must-read if you’re building a breeding program from scratch or want to improve your current setup.

What you’ll learn:
✔️ How to track lineage and avoid accidental inbreeding
✔️ Best practices for selecting breeders
✔️ Proper egg collection and storage
✔️ Tips for managing multiple pens
✔️ Common breeding myths that waste time and money

Book cover for 5 Mistakes New Quail Breeders Make (and How to Avoid Them) by Jessica Knowles. Features a hand holding newly hatched chicks and a Coturnix quail on a white wood background. Subtitle reads: "Quick Guide for Beginners."

What Readers Are Saying

“A must-read for new quail owners. Simple, practical, and full of valuable insights.”
— Sam Richardson, Owner of Covey Creek Quail Farm

Available on Amazon

  • Kindle Edition: $3.99 (Free with Kindle Unlimited)
  • Print Edition: $9.99

Click here to view the full series on Amazon

Covers of all three books in the Quail Keeping Made Easy series by Jessica Knowles—5 Mistakes New Quail Owners Make, 5 Mistakes New Quail Egg Sellers Make, and 5 Mistakes New Quail Breeders Make, displayed together with soft white wood-style backgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these books beginner-friendly?
Yes! Every book is written in plain, practical language, with step-by-step guidance that’s easy to follow—even if you’re just getting started.

Can I read them in any order?
Absolutely. Each book covers a different aspect of quail keeping, so you can start with the one that fits your current goals.

Where can I buy them?
All three books are available on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback editions.

Ready to Raise Quail with Confidence?

Skip the trial and error. These guides are short, straightforward, and packed with the kind of advice I wish I’d had when I started. Choose the title that fits your journey—or grab them all and level up your quail-keeping game.