Thanksgiving on a small farm is more than a holiday and isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a deep breath between seasons and it’s a pause between missions. The rush of summer markets and fall chores slows just enough for us to look around, take a breath, and notice what succeeded this year. We gather with family and friends, pass the rolls, and take stock of everything we’ve been given.....

Running quail isn’t about heroics; it’s about stable systems. Your kit (and your mindset) should keep birds comfortable, workflows predictable, and you calm when reality throws a wrench. Treat every task like a pre-flight checklist: prep, confirm, execute, log. When something goes wrong—and it will—fall back to a simple reset: stabilize water, feed, heat, and light first; then diagnose. That sequence keeps birds safe while you think.

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.