Winter was one of the biggest things I had to figure out when raising quail.
At first I thought they wouldn’t handle the cold well.
But they actually do better than I expected.
❄️ What I Do in Winter
- Block wind
- Keep part of the enclosure covered
- Use bedding to control moisture
💡 Light Matters
If I don’t add light, egg production drops.
If I add light, they keep laying. They need 15 Hrs of light, soft white.
🧠 What I Learned
Cold isn’t the biggest problem.
Wind and moisture are.
✅ Final Thoughts
Keep them dry, block wind, and add light if you want eggs.
That’s been enough for me.