What are Quail Eggs?

There are many different breeds of quail. Our Quail eggs are produced by the Cortinux Quail breed. Quail eggs are small and oval shaped with a speckled outer shell ranging in color from dark brown to blue or white.

Our Quail eggs are produced by the Cortinux Quail breed. Quail eggs are small and oval shaped with a speckled outer shell ranging in color from dark brown to blue or white. They have long been prized by some cultures for their health benefits and exceptional nutritional content.

Cooking with quail eggs is a rewarding experience but offers some challenges to the chef. The shells are very thin and easily cracked, so caution is necessary when handling the eggs and cracking either fresh or hard boiled eggs. To learn more about cooking with quail eggs, see our Quail Egg Recipes.

Note on SPCA Certification

The SPCA has not established standards for the raising and handling of Quail yet. Accordingly, Rabbit River Farms’ SPCA certification does not apply to the breed at this time. Due to their size and behavioural characteristics Quail are housed in colony cages. There is ample room for movement and socialization with good access to food, water and fresh air. While not SPCA certified, we endorse and practice the same principles of humane handling and environment for all of our livestock.

Features and Benefits

• Locally produced by Cortinux Quail.
• Considered a delicacy since ancient times, quail eggs have been prized as a nutritious and healthy food.
• The eggs are bite size (9-12g) and make great appetizers and snacks.
• Child-sized, (at 9-12g per egg) hard cooked peeled quail eggs make a perfect, nutritious snack for kids.
• A healthy food, they contain an abundant source of useful trace elements and vitamins. Their nutritional value is 3-4 times higher than that of chicken eggs. They contain 13% protein, while chicken eggs provide a little more than 11%. Quail eggs contain 140 iug of B1 compared to 50 iug in chicken eggs. They also contain twice as much Vitamin A and B2.
• Quail eggs provide 5x as much iron and potassium than chicken eggs and are also richer in phosphorus and calcium.
• They do not contain “bad cholesterol” (LDL) and are rich in “Good” cholesterol (HDL).

 Nutritional Facts Table for Quail Eggs