Calm, well-lit homestead quail scene with warm natural light, clean bedding, and refined documentary farm atmosphere

Quail & Cross Homestead

Tiny eggs, big flavor - raised right here.

Hand-collected coturnix quail: fresh eating eggs, fertile hatching eggs, and healthy started birds, from our covey to your kitchen.

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  • Farm fresh (collected daily)
  • Antibiotic-free (clean-fed flock)
  • Local (pickup & nearby delivery)

Farm shop range

Current Product Lineup

Seven core offerings with current pricing for local order inquiries.

  • Fresh Eating Eggs

    $4/dozen

    Speckled, rich-yolked coturnix eggs, hand-collected daily.

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  • Hatching Eggs (Standard)

    $5/dozen + 3 extra

    Fertile pharaoh & standard eggs from our proven breeding covey.

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  • Day-Old Chicks

    $3/chick, minimum 5

    Straight-run coturnix chicks, freshly hatched and ready to brood.

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  • Laying Hens

    Standard $10, Jumbo $12

    Point-of-lay and laying adult hens from our line, a quick start to fresh eggs.

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  • Roosters

    $5 each

    Healthy, well-handled adult males for fertility or fresh bloodlines.

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  • Dressed Quail

    $5 single, 5-pack $22

    Humanely raised, cleanly processed table birds, flash-frozen.

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  • Black Soldier Fly Larvae

    $16/lb dried, $15 per 1,000 live

    Protein- and calcium-rich larvae for quail, chickens, reptiles and wild birds.

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Farm Story

A small covey, tended by hand.

Quail & Cross began as a backyard covey and a simple idea: raise a few birds really well instead of a lot of birds fast.

Raised gently
low-stress covey with space, cover and daily care
Clean-fed
quality feed, fresh water, no shortcuts on health
Home-hatched
our own breeding line, hatched right on the homestead
Family-run
every order supports our little homestead directly.
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Homesteader gently gathering fresh quail eggs in a clean cage-free raising area

Raising Standards

Quality starts in how our quail are raised every day.

Our process is built for consistency, cleanliness, and calm handling so families and breeders can trust what they bring home.

  • Cage-free living space

    Birds are raised with room to move naturally, reducing stress and supporting healthier flock behavior.

  • Organic-minded daily care

    We follow practical, low-input routines focused on bird wellness and responsible stewardship.

  • Cleanness as a baseline

    Housing, water lines, and tools are cleaned on schedule to maintain sanitary, dependable conditions.

  • Attentive low-stress handling

    Frequent visual checks and calm handling help us catch issues early and protect flock confidence.

  • Quality-focused feed program

    Balanced rations and nutrient-aware supplementation support strong shells, reliable growth, and better outcomes.

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Clean cage-free quail raising area with natural morning light, tidy bedding, feeders, and attentive farm setup
Real homestead environment: clean pens, natural light, and daily hands-on oversight.

Live from the homestead

Hatch Cam Livestream

Watch real-time hatch activity without leaving the farm shop.

Live updates stream here during active hatches and brooder check-ins.

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Live hatch cam feed

Live from our incubator. If the video is dark, the camera may be offline. Check back in a few minutes.

Peek inside the incubator

Our homemade hatch cam streams straight from the incubator during hatching season.

  • See real hatch activity, brooder conditions, and daily flock rhythms as they happen.
  • Follow homestead updates for practical Coturnix raising tips as each hatch progresses.
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Buying FAQ

Answers before you place an order

Quick clarity on availability, inquiries, hatching eggs, and guide access.

What is available right now?
Availability changes weekly. We usually have eating eggs in steady supply, while hatching eggs, chicks, and dressed quail are released in small batches.
How does local ordering and inquiry work?
Send a quick inquiry with what you need and timing through our contact page. We confirm current stock, pickup window, and next steps.
How should hatching eggs be handled after pickup?
Let eggs rest pointed-end down for 12–24 hours at room temperature before setting. Keep them stable, clean, and unwashed to protect hatch quality.
When are chicks, laying hens, and roosters available?
Bird availability follows hatch and grow-out cycles. Join the inquiry list early for your preferred type so we can message you first when a batch opens.
How do I access the digital Coturnix care guide?
After purchase, you get immediate digital access with download instructions. View details or buy from the care guide page.

Ready to reserve from this week’s hatch and harvest?

Send us a quick note and we’ll share current availability for local pickup in Camden County and Elizabeth City.

Send an Inquiry

Ask about eggs, birds, dressed quail, larvae, or the Coturnix care guide.