Prep warning
Cook quail eggs until the white and yolk are both solid, the same rule as hen eggs, to avoid salmonella. Keep added salt low.
Choking notes
A whole peeled quail egg is a small, round, firm piece, close to the high-risk shape. Mash it or cut it lengthwise into quarters; never serve it whole.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook quail eggs until both the white and the yolk are solid, the same as hen eggs, to stay safe from salmonella. Mash a hard-cooked quail egg with a little breast milk, formula, or a vegetable puree, or finely chop a well-set scramble. Egg is a common allergen, so offer it on its own as a single new food and watch over the next few days before adding another. A whole peeled quail egg is small, round, and firm, so always mash it or cut it small rather than serving it whole.
Mashed, or a whole egg quartered lengthwise; chopped scramble.
9-12 months
Offer fully cooked quail egg as finger food: a quartered hard-cooked egg, chopped scramble, or thin omelet strips. Keep cooking the white and yolk solid. If you have established that egg is well tolerated, you can include it regularly.
Quartered hard-cooked egg, omelet strips, or chopped scramble.
12-18 months
Serve quail egg in any well-set form as bite-size table food. Keep cooking it through and keep added salt low. A whole peeled egg is still a round, firm piece, so cut it down rather than offering it whole.
Bite-size pieces; whole eggs quartered, not served round.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Egg is a common allergen. Read Egg guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Quail egg?
Most babies can try Quail egg from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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