**SHIPPING UPDATE!** We are still offering the hatching egg sale from now until 8/30/2026. Due to triple-digit temperatures in Texas, I have had to pause shipping until September. We still offer local pickup.

Welcome
Shady Hollow Quail and Homestead is a family-operated Coturnix Quail breeder nestled in New Braunfels, Texas. We are committed to make your Quail and garden journey successful with healthy birds and digital training guides as well as extra coaching and support along your journey.

Mark , TX
“I am so Impressed with the care and breeding selection that has gone into Shady Hollow Quails breeding program and how Debbie spends time educating customer to have success and willing to answer any questions that is rare to find someone willing to take the time and genuinely cares for others and Quail"
Stephanie, TX
"I have owned quail in the past and was so Impressed with how docile and healthy Shady Hollow Quails are we will be repeat customers"
Quinn, TX
"My mom and I drive 4 hours every spring to buy quail from Shady Hollow Quail because they are the best quality and temperament"
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Shady Hollow Quail
Our Story
If you had told me six years ago that one small bird would completely change the direction of my life, I would have never believed you.At the time, I was simply looking for answers. For years, I struggled with allergies and was searching for ways to improve my quality of life. During that search, I came across a supplement with a single ingredient Coturnix quail egg. That was the beginning of our journey. We decided to raise Coturnix Quail. What started with a handful of Quail soon became a passion. I immersed myself in breeding, nutrition, incubation, chick care, housing, and sustainable food production. In just six to eight weeks, they can begin laying eggs, require very little space, and fit naturally into a backyard, garden, or homestead. Friends began asking questions. Neighbors wanted eggs. Then people wanted chicks. Soon they were asking how to hatch quail, how to build brooders, what to feed them, and how to get started themselves. Without realizing it, a personal journey had become a community.Today, Shady Hollow Quail exists to do more than sell eggs. We exist to teach. We exist to encourage. We exist to show that raising some of your own food doesn't have to be complicated. Whether it's quail, a backyard garden, or learning new recipes, our goal is to help people become a little more connected to their food and a little more confident in producing it themselves. Every carton of eggs, every bird we raise, every guide we write, every recipe we share, and every video we create comes from a genuine passion for helping others discover what we discovered. We share our own journey and the knowledge we've gained along the way. Looking back, it's amazing to think that everything began with one ingredient on the label of a supplement. Sometimes the smallest discoveries become the biggest blessings. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.
We have a mission to support our local community and food security
We support our Local Food bank and our local homeschooling community with educational material


















