Notes from the valley

Practical guides on keeping, hatching and cooking quail eggs — from our small farm in Neath.

Fertile quail hatching eggs in a nest before incubation 6 September 2026

How to Hatch Quail Eggs: A Practical Incubation Guide

Coturnix quail eggs typically hatch in around 17 days. Here's a practical, step-by-step guide to incubating quail eggs at home — temperature, humidity, turning and lockdown.

 Fresh speckled quail eggs in a carton, much smaller than chicken eggs 6 September 2026

Quail Eggs vs Chicken Eggs: What's Actually Different?

Quail eggs are about a fifth the size of a chicken egg, with a higher yolk-to-white ratio that makes them noticeably richer and creamier. Here's how the two compare in the kitchen.

 Fresh quail eggs ready for cooking, from Quail Eggs Wales in South Wales 6 September 2026

How to Cook Quail Eggs: Times, Techniques and Serving Ideas

Soft-boil quail eggs for 2 minutes, hard-boil for about 4. From pickling to mini Scotch eggs, here's how to get the best from the little speckled egg.