Quail Eggs

Corturnix Quail

Coturnix Quail are a very popular choice of old world quail. The eggs are luscious and chock-full of incredible health benefits. Even the meat itself is considered a luxury. Here at Holdry Farms we allow our quail to roam freely through our microfarm, where they help themselves to pests and keep our herbs looking fresh!

Coturnix Quail tend to be well rounded and on the smaller side, while the Bobwhite tend to have short wings, necks, and tails.

Bobwhite Quail

Bobwhite Quail is a new world variety of quail. The eggs are luscious and chock-full of incredible health benefits. Even the meat itself is considered a luxury. Here at Holdry Farms we allow our quail to roam freely through our microfarm, where they help themselves to pests and keep our herbs looking fresh!

On average, the Bobwhite takes about two and a half months longer to mature than the Coturnix. Bobwhites tend to lay eggs and nest, whereas the Coturnix doesn't mind leaving the eggs right after laying. 

Quail eggs are rapidly gaining traction in cooking as a tiny and cute alternative to chicken eggs.

They taste remarkably like chicken eggs but are small — typically just one-third the size of a standard chicken egg. They have cream-colored shells with brown splotches and deep-yellow yolks.

For their size, they are packed with nutrients, but there are some precautions to take when dealing with them, especially if you are pregnant or have an egg allergy.

Nutrition

Quail eggs are small, so three to four of them roughly equate to the serving size of one chicken egg.

One quail egg (9 grams) contains 

  • Calories: 14

  • Protein: 1 gram

  • Fat: 1 gram

  • Carbs: 0 grams

  • Fiber: 0 grams

  • Choline: 4% of the Daily Value (DV)

  • Riboflavin: 6% of the DV

  • Folate: 2% of the DV

  • Pantothenic acid: 3% of the DV

  • Vitamin A: 2% of the DV

  • Vitamin B12: 6% of the DV

  • Iron: 2% of the DV

  • Phosphorus: 2% of the DV

  • Selenium: 5% of the DV

For being so small, these eggs are surprisingly rich in nutrients.

A single quail egg provides a significant chunk of your daily vitamin B12, selenium, riboflavin, and choline needs, along with some iron — all in a serving that contains only 14 calories.

Selenium and riboflavin are important nutrients that help your body break down the food you eat and transform it into energy. Selenium also helps ensure healthy thyroid function 

Meanwhile, vitamin B12 and iron promote healthy nervous system function and help maintain optimal energy levels through their roles in red blood cell formation 

In addition, choline is vital to helping your body make acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that sends messages from your nervous system to your muscles

Benefits

Quail eggs are rich in nutrients and full of health-promoting antioxidants that may help reverse cellular damage and treat allergy symptoms 

One 7-day study in 77 people with allergic rhinitis found symptoms like sneezing, congestion, and runny nose improved within 1 hour of taking a quail egg antioxidant and zinc supplement. However, it’s unclear if the egg compounds alone were responsible for the benefits  

Plus, a mouse study found that quail egg yolk alleviated symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis, a severe inflammatory condition caused by food allergies 

Although these findings are promising, more research in humans is needed.

How they compare with chicken eggs

Quail eggs are much smaller than chicken eggs at about one-third their size.

However, for their size, quail eggs have large yolks. Because many of the nutrients in eggs are found in the yolk, some people claim that quail eggs are more nutrient-dense than chicken eggs, meaning they contain more nutrients when compared by weight.

This table compares the amounts of select nutrients in 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of quail and chicken eggs, respectively 

Quail eggs (about 10 eggs)

Chicken eggs (about 2 large eggs)

Calories

158

148

Fat

11 grams

10 grams

Protein

13 grams

12 grams

Choline

48% of the DV

61% of the DV

Riboflavin

61% of the DV

32% of the DV

Vitamin B12

66% of the DV

43% of the DV

Iron

20% of the DV

9% of the DV

While there are a few minor differences in the amounts of some other nutrients, the most significant differences are seen in the nutrients listed in the table above.

Quail eggs contain more fat and protein by weight, double the iron and riboflavin, and about one-third more vitamin B12 than chicken eggs. On the other hand, chicken eggs contain more choline.

We will be offering:

  • Fresh coturnix eggs washed and ready for consumption

  • Fresh coturnix or bobwhite eggs for incubation

  • Live coturnix or bobwhite quail for dog training and hunting purposes

  • Mature mating pairs or individuals to start your own aviary or for food production

  • Baby chicks

  • Quail processed for consumption

All pricing is based on availability and market pricing.

We will need 3 to 6 week notice on all your quail needs

We can handle your need to grow out pheasants and dove as well

 for your specific needs

Free delivery in 50 mile radius of Conroe texas