First and foremost, it's not going to be a one-to-one substitute. A quail egg is, obviously, much smaller than a chicken egg. When using quail eggs as a substitute, you'll want to use 3-4 for ...

You may have heard of celebrities eating quail eggs, but are they really worth buying for their nutritional benefits? We asked an expert for their opinion.

At least four commercial farms in Maricopa County have closed due to bird flu outbreaks that have decimated chicken flocks. Quail breeders have seen a higher interest in alternatives to chicken eggs.

Quail eggs have more yolk and protein. Telisak said a dozen of her eggs go for about $5 a dozen. Once you use special scissors to crack the egg open, the taste is familiar.

The quail eggs typically sell for about 10 cents apiece, while the birds themselves range in value from about $3.75 to $7 apiece when alive, or $1 per slaughtered carcass, the company said.

By Charles Passy . At the Fancy Food Show, the big trade event for gourmet fare, noteworthy products also included quail eggs, Indian-spiced potato chips and the sweet treat known as Dubai chocolate ...