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In Behind the Scenes Pt. 3, we’re spotlighting Brent—owner, forward-observer-turned-farmer, and the guy who turns whiteboards and checklists into calm, repeatable systems.

Raising Coturnix quail doesn’t stop when the temperature drops. One of the most unique advantages of these birds is that they can be hatched all year round — even in the heart of a Colorado winter. With the right setup and awareness, winter hatches can thrive just as easily as spring clutches. But when it comes to brooding in cold weather, preparation is everything.

Are you in city limits too? Do you have regulations on what type of animals can inhabit your yard? Here are some small space homesteading options to consider aside from or in addition to chickens.

Hello, I'm Kelli Knecht. I operate a small business we call Feathered Knechtions (pronounced connections), and I wanted to do a quick introduction of myself and let you know what I'm all about over here in my neck of the woods (central Utah).

When winter closes in, we don’t close the barn—we adjust the mission. Coturnix respond to day length, not brute lumens. Our job is to deliver a calm, predictable “sunrise-to-sunset” that tells their bodies, “keep laying,” while avoiding stress, overheating, or power waste. Treat lighting like nutrition or ventilation: measured, intentional, and boringly consistent. Decide on a program, write it down (timer settings, check points, backup plan), and fly it every day the same wa

Building the Perfect Launch Pad: Quail Housing Done Right. When it comes to housing Coturnix quail, your setup can make or break your flock’s comfort, productivity, and long-term health. These little birds are compact, quiet, and efficient — but they still need the right balance of safety, space, and structure to thrive. At Zero G Quail Farms, we treat housing like a launch system: every detail counts before takeoff.

The days are short, the air bites, and the world outside feels tucked under a gray blanket. Winter always seems to linger a little too long here. The coop is quieter now, and even the quail seem to move slower, puffed up like tiny feathered snowballs against the chill. I love winter and most winter months I'm jealously looking at everyone's pictures on Facebook. Here. in the south, we don't get your typical winter, with most days just being wet and cloudy with warm weather. A

Chick "Do's & Don'ts".

Incubation crash course. The simple basics to get you on the right path.

-Where It All Began Behind the Scenes Pt.2 At Zero G Quail Farms, we promised to bring you more than just updates on upcoming projects and events we want to share the people, purpose, and passion behind what we do. Every great mission needs a launch point, and ours begins with family. Meet the Team Behind the Mission My wife, Tristi, and I have built this venture together from the ground up, combining our shared values of sustainability, community, and innovation. We started

We’re more than a farm — we’re a mission. Our goal is to teach, train, and elevate through sustainable Coturnix quail farming. Stay tuned for new projects, seasonal updates, and tips that keep Launching Sustainability one small lift at a time.