Hatching Eggs - Cumberland Quail & Farm

Coturnix Quail Hatching Eggs

If you’re thinking about raising your own quail, starting with hatching eggs is one of the most rewarding ways to build your flock.

Here at Cumberland Quail & Farm, we collect eggs daily from our Coturnix breeding groups on the South Cumberland Plateau. Watching those tiny chicks hatch and grow into your own covey is one of the most satisfying parts of raising quail.

One of my favorite parts of raising quail is watching new chicks hatch. It never really gets old, and I love helping other people experience that same excitement when they start their own covey.

2026 Availability & Pricing

2026 Hatching Egg Pricing

Jumbo Wilds Coturnix Quail Hatching Eggs – $1/egg

Jumbo Fancy Mix Coturnix Quail Hatching Eggs – $1.25/egg

Orders are in lots of 30/60/90

Egg availability depends on breeding cycles and seasonal demand.

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Why People Choose Hatching Eggs

• Build your flock quickly
• Hatch multiple birds at once
• Select future breeders
• Experience the full quail lifecycle

Coturnix quail eggs typically hatch in 17–18 days, making them one of the fastest poultry species to reproduce.

Policies & What to Expect with Hatching Eggs

All hatching egg sales are final, and I’m not able to offer refunds or replacements for eggs that do not hatch.

Because there are so many factors involved once eggs leave the farm, I want to be upfront that I’m not able to offer refunds or replacements for eggs that do not hatch.

What I can promise is that the eggs you receive are fresh, fertile, and collected from healthy breeding birds here on our farm. Here on the farm, our fertile eggs typically average around an 85% hatch rate, and I’m always happy to share what has worked here to help others get similar results.

Every order also includes a simple hatching guide with the same basic steps we use here at Cumberland Quail & Farm to help you get started.

New to Incubating Quail Eggs?

If you’re hatching quail eggs for the first time, don’t worry — Coturnix quail are actually one of the easiest birds to incubate successfully.

Their eggs hatch quickly, usually in about 17–18 days, and once you understand the basics of temperature, humidity, and egg turning, the process becomes very straightforward.

To help new quail keepers get started, we’ve put together a few simple guides based on what has worked well here on the farm.

You can explore those here:

• How to Incubate Coturnix Quail Eggs
• Day-by-Day Quail Incubation Timeline
• Common Incubation Mistakes to Avoid

These guides walk through the same basic process we follow here at Cumberland Quail & Farm when hatching our own chicks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are hatching eggs washed or refrigerated?admin2026-03-10T21:28:18+00:00

Are hatching eggs washed or refrigerated?

No. Hatching eggs are unwashed and handled specifically for incubation. Eggs we sell for eating are washed and refrigerated.

How fertile are your hatching eggs?admin2026-03-09T20:40:59+00:00

How fertile are your hatching eggs?

The eggs we sell come from active breeding groups here on the farm, and we routinely monitor fertility within our own incubations.

Here on the farm, our fertile eggs typically average around an 85% hatch rate when incubated under proper conditions.

That said, hatch success depends heavily on the equipment and conditions used during incubation, including temperature stability, humidity control, egg turning, and handling during shipping or storage.

While I can’t guarantee hatch rates once eggs leave the farm, I do my best to provide fresh, fertile eggs from healthy breeding birds to give you the best possible start.

Do you include hatching instructions?admin2026-03-09T20:39:28+00:00

Do you include hatching instructions?

Yes. Each order includes a simple hatching guide that walks through the basics we use here on the farm.

Do you guarantee hatch rates?admin2026-03-09T20:39:13+00:00

Do you guarantee hatch rates?

Because hatch success depends heavily on incubation equipment and handling, I’m not able to guarantee hatch rates once eggs leave the farm.

How long can I store eggs before incubation?admin2026-03-10T21:26:40+00:00

How long can I store eggs before incubation?

Set eggs within five days if possible, as hatch rates are usually better the sooner they are incubated. Store eggs pointed end down in a cool place around 50–60°F, and gently turn them once or twice a day if they are held longer than a couple of days.

How fresh are the hatching eggs?admin2026-03-09T20:38:26+00:00

How fresh are the hatching eggs?

I collect eggs daily from our breeding groups and prioritize sending the freshest eggs possible for incubation, I aim for the same day when possible.