Live Birds for Sale at Forget-Me-Not Quail Farm

Looking to start your own covey or expand your current setup? We raise healthy, hardy Coturnix quail right here on our Maine homestead—birds we’d be proud to keep ourselves (and often do until they head to your place). Whether you’re after eggs, meat, or breeding stock, we’ve got options to fit your goals.

We hatch on a rolling schedule during the season and offer birds at multiple life stages—from just-hatched chicks to mature laying hens. Everything is sold by appointment only, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

What Type of Quail Are You Looking For?

Use the links below to learn more about availability, pricing, and policies for each type of quail we offer:

Note: During spring and summer, we often have a waitlist. Orders are first-come, first-served, and may require lead time.

2025 Color Lines

We’re hatching from the following color lines this year. Some breed true, others don’t—but all have been selected for health, size, and usefulness on a homestead.

  • Mixed Jumbos – A variety of colors, all hitting and often exceeding the 10 oz target by 10 weeks
  • Andalusian – Unique coloring, but do not breed Andalusian to Andalusian. Chicks from these pairs are about 50% Andalusian, 50% base color
  • Pansy Pearl Fee – Homozygous; breed true
  • Calico Fee – Homozygous; breed true
  • Black – Breed true
  • Mixed Celadon – Mixed colors, all homozygous for the Celadon gene (they lay blue eggs)

After June, you can request a specific color line when placing your order—we’ll do our best to match it. Early spring, we only provide chicks in mixed lots.

Hatch Schedule & Availability

We set eggs weekly and hatch multiple times throughout the week, depending on the season and availability. Chicks are typically available for pickup within a day of hatch, and we recommend picking them up within the first five days for the best selection and pricing.

For current and upcoming hatch info (including chick availability), check the Day-Old Chicks page.

Pickup & Payment

All live bird sales are by appointment only. Once your order is confirmed, we’ll arrange a convenient pickup time here at the farm, located at 114 Wilton Warren Road, Fryeburg, Maine. We can also arrange a meetup near:

  • Bridgton
  • Fryeburg
  • Sebago
  • Windham
  • And surrounding areas

Accepted Payments: Cash, CashApp, or Venmo

Our Live Bird Policies

We want every buyer to feel confident and prepared. Here are the basics—full details can be found on each product page.

  • All birds are inspected before pickup to ensure they appear healthy and active.
  • No guarantees or refunds once birds leave the farm. Proper care is the buyer’s responsibility.
  • Care sheets provided with every order.
  • During peak hatching season, lead times may increase.
  • Orders are prioritized in the order they are received.

Important Age-Specific Policies

Day-Old Chicks:

  • Minimum purchase: 6 chicks
  • Large orders (30+) require $30 deposit
  • Must be picked up within 5 days of hatch
  • After 5 days, $1/week/chick care fee applies
  • DOA chicks must be reported within 24 hours for replacement

Started Quail (20–42 days): Minimum purchase: 4 birds.

Mature Quail (6+ weeks): Sexing is done to the best of our ability, but not guaranteed.

No-shows without notice may forfeit their deposit. Buyers will receive a confirmation email or message 24–48 hours before their pickup to go over the details.

Questions?

I know there’s a lot to consider when buying live birds—especially if it’s your first time. I’m happy to help walk you through the process and match you with the right birds for your setup.

Contact me here to ask questions or get on the waitlist.

Ready to Get Started?

Pick your preferred category to learn more: