I keep a flock of about a dozen or so. As a lazy cook, I find chickens to be a pain to actually butcher. Ditto, rabbits (I raise Flemish Giants). But sometimes, you end up with culls. My dogs look at me sideways if I offer them one - even if I cut it apart. Huh??? Yer a Dog!
I need a burm or a mainland retic.
Quail eggs are coming later next month, and I'll be getting a Hovabator to hatch them. The Sonoran Gopher should be able to handle at least a young one. I've always just fed rodents, but the DMExotics guy (Moleri ? - can't spell the name), says variety is the key to getting them in the best condition.