Quail

The quail is a small bird and like the partridge. It comes from the pheasant family.

There are different breeds of quail. Some are intended solely for the production of meat and eggs. There are also types of ornamental quail, raised by her beauty and flight quail for hunting.

The quail lives in the fields of grain, oats, rye, barley and alfalfa. Also in meadows, never in a forest as it prefers open areas.

Benefits of quail

Quail meat is characterized by high quality, be tender and have a nice appearance. It has higher protein content than chicken or turkey. Its use is recommended during childhood, adolescence and pregnancy because in these stages, you need a greater amount of this nutrient (protein).

The females producing eggs are good for three years or so. The production is about 300 eggs per year and they have a weight of 10 grams. Quail eggsare richer in vitamins and minerals than chicken.Depositphotos_1041672_m

The quail is a bird with a lower rate of calories.Because of its low fat content, gives us a very low cholesterol, but not nonexistent.

Vitamins Featured in composition mainly belong to group B, namely or tiemina B1, B2 or riboflavin and B6 or pyridoxine.

Regarding minerals, containing significant levels of potassium, sodium and iron.

Tips

Due to its small size and individual, is a bird with which you can prepare original dishes. Very nice for special meals and very affordable price.