Coturnix Quail are actually super cold-hardy. They do just fine during big snows and well-below freezing temperatures. We raise 2 varieties of Coturnix Quail here on our little farm…

How cold can Quail tolerate?

A 2°F night with even a moderate wind of 11 mph creates a wind chill of -25°F. How can quail survive such conditions? The arrival of cold and snow doesn’t necessarily mean a death sentence for quail. In fact, these hardy birds can do remarkably well even in tough winters provided quality winter cover is available.

What temperature should Quail be kept at?

Keep the brooder at 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months and 95 degrees in winter for the first week, decreasing it by 5 degrees a week until by week five, the summer temperature is 70 degrees and the winter temperature 75. After the sixth week, quail are ready for marketing.