From Farm to Treat: Turning Quail into Nutritious Homemade Pet Jerky

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On May 14, 2025

At Undique, we’re all about making the most of what we raise—ethically, sustainably, and with purpose. In our latest video, Christian walks you through one of the most important (and often overlooked) parts of homesteading: the humane culling and processing of quail to create high-protein pet jerky right at home.

Whether you’re a seasoned quail farmer or just starting out, learning how to process your own birds can provide both peace of mind and a deeper connection to your food and your animals. Plus, it’s a great way to make sure your pets—like Hazel 🐶, our loyal Chief Treat Tester—get the freshest, cleanest, and most nutrient-rich treats possible.

This Video is for ages 18+ restricted:

🐣 Why Make Quail Jerky for Pets?

Quail is a nutrient-dense protein, perfect for dogs, snakes, and even cats. It’s rich in essential amino acids, low in fat, and free from fillers or preservatives—especially when you prepare it yourself. If you’re already raising quail for eggs or meat, jerky is a smart way to reduce waste and maximize the yield from every bird.

🔪 Step-by-Step: From Quail to Jerky

In the video, we show you:

How we humanely cull our quail using practiced, low-stress methods
Our small-scale processing setup, optimized for home use / filming in a commercial kitchen is unpractical with lots of background noise…
Grinding and loading the jerky gun
Dehydrating for shelf-stable storage—perfect for grab-and-go pet snacks

We even share how Hazel gets the final say on taste testing!

🧰 Tools We Use in Our Setup

If you’re looking to follow along or start your own pet jerky production at home, here are the tools and gear we use and recommend:

Meat Processing:

Our Quail Cages:

Power & Monitoring:

🎬 Behind the Scenes

All of our videos are filmed using an iPhone 18, edited with DaVinci Resolve 19, and shot in our DIY studio with this Green Screen. We try to keep it real, raw, and resourceful.

🎵 Friendly Day by Kevin MacLeod – licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 – provides the cheerful vibe in the background. Listen here.

🐾 Hazel Approves!

Hazel is more than just our dog—she’s part of the team. And when it comes to quality control, she takes her role seriously. We’re happy to report these jerky treats passed her sniff test with flying colors!

💡 Thinking About Starting?

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Whether you’re raising quail for food security, pet nutrition, or simply as part of a homesteading lifestyle, we hope this guide helps you take the next step with confidence.

Stay resourceful,
Christian, Gabby, Hazel 🐶 & Jackson 🐍
Undique Homesteading Network

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