Quails have a distinctive body shape with a small stocky body and long pointed wings. There are around 20 different species of quail found around the world, and 70 domestic quails are kept as poultry birds. But the most common reason for raising quail is for their meat and eggs.

Quails are rich in protein. They are also a good source of iron, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3.

Quail meat has 4 times more vitamin C than chicken meat. Quail meat has over 3 times more iron than chicken meat and an incredibly 4% more iron than beef sirloin! Quail meat has vitamin A whereas chicken meat has none.