Coturnix Quail Meat Males for Sale at Forget-Me-Not Quail Farm

Looking to stock your freezer or add a sustainable source of homegrown protein to your homestead? Our meat males are Coturnix roosters raised specifically for the table. These are birds we’ve chosen not to include in our breeding program, but they’re still excellent growers—efficient, vigorous, and ideal for small-scale processing.

Pricing

  • $5 each (4+ weeks old)
  • No minimum order, but availability varies week to week
  • First-come, first-served—we do not hold birds for future pickup

How We Raise Our Meat Males

Meat males are raised on a 28% protein feed for the first four weeks to encourage solid early growth. After that, we transition them to a 22% protein feed to support steady weight gain without rapid bulking. This approach helps build strong, healthy birds with great feed conversion and reliable results.

Depending on their age and the season, these birds may be housed in wire-bottom grow-out pens or quail tractors with appropriate shelter and ventilation.

When to Process

Most folks process Coturnix quail at around 10 weeks of age, when they’ve reached a solid meat-to-bone ratio. But the actual timing is flexible—quail can be processed at any age, depending on your preferences and use.

Please note: We do not process birds for the public. All birds are sold live for local pickup only. If you’re new to processing, I’m happy to share resources and tips to help you get started at home.

Current Availability

We update this section weekly (usually on Fridays). Meat males are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Last updated: March 27, 2025

  • None available at this time.

If you’re planning to stock your freezer this year, get in touch early—these birds go fast.

Ordering & Pickup Info

  • Pickup Location: At the farm (Bridgton/Fryeburg line)
  • Meetups available in Bridgton, Fryeburg, Sebago, Windham, and nearby towns by arrangement
  • Payment Accepted: Cash, Venmo, or CashApp
  • Pickup is by appointment only. I’ll contact you 24–48 hours beforehand to confirm

Policies & Notes

  • Birds are visually inspected before pickup
  • Once birds leave the farm, no refunds or replacements are offered
  • Orders are prioritized in the order they are received
  • Missed appointments without notice may result in order cancellation and forfeited deposit

New to Raising Quail for Meat?

I’ve helped many customers start their first meat quail project—if you’re just getting into home processing or have questions about how many birds you’ll need, what to expect, or how to schedule pickups, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to help.