05/31/2026
Dear Readers, Quail Peeps and Fellow Quail dealers,
We are setting our Celadon and Jumbo hatching eggs today, with chicks expected around June 17–18. This will likely be our final hatch of the year—if I can exercise some restraint and if we achieve the breeding progress we’re aiming for.
We currently have feather-sexable Celadon lines available and are actively developing a true Jumbo line. To continue that progress, I had to move my Jumbo hens over a standard rooster. This means the focus now shifts to careful, selective breeding to refine our breeder stock for next year’s planned release of the Jumbo Ginger/Roux Celadon line. This project was originally intended for release this year, but as with all livestock work, life and timing sometimes redirect plans.
Looking ahead, 2027 is our target year for the full release of our Jumbo line.
Our current feather-sexable Celadon varieties include:
* Egyptian
* Egyptian Fee
* Ginger Wild
* Autumn Amber
* Ginger Italian
* Autumn Pearl Fee
* Ginger Pearl Fee
* Ginger/Roux Sparkly Fawn
We are deeply invested in the genetics of Coturnix quail, selectively breeding for size, temperament, health, structural quality, and strong genetic consistency. An additional ongoing focus is reducing crow intensity in certain lines, particularly in our Celadon Wild stock, where vocalization is more pronounced.
All birds produced here reflect a significant amount of selective breeding, husbandry, and strict biosecurity practices. While we are not NPIP certified, we maintain high biosecurity standards to protect the integrity of our lines and the investment behind them.
We intentionally keep our operation small so we can focus on developing high-quality, consistent bloodlines. Our goal is calm, manageable birds with strong temperaments. That said, temperament can be influenced by stress and environmental changes as much as genetics. Birds are routinely evaluated, and any consistently aggressive individuals are culled from the program.
Occasionally, birds may exhibit undesirable behavior. In most cases, this is not purely genetic—it can be related to stress, illness, injury, or neurological issues from head trauma. True persistent aggression is rare, but those individuals are removed from the breeding program.
Quail can be highly sensitive to changes in flock dynamics. While many adapt well, some do not handle integration between age groups or established coveys smoothly. We also selectively breed for adaptability and stability in group settings, but even then, results can vary. At times, introducing younger birds to established 1–2 year old groups can create instability, so we manage transitions carefully and will reset groups when needed.
Overall, our focus remains on producing quail that are consistent in temperament, structure, and quality—birds that reflect the care and selection behind every generation.
