At its core, a brooder for Coturnix quail (or quail in general) is just a safe micro-environment that gives chicks four things on Day 1: warmth, dryness, traction, and easy access to feed and water.

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.

Chick "Do's & Don'ts".