Quail Care Specialist
Department: Farm Operations
Reports To: Assistant Director of Operations
Job Type: Full/Part-Time; Employee
About Steadfast Farms
From Hatch to Harvest, with Purpose and Passion: At Steadfast Farms, we blend tradition, innovation, and regenerative practices to create food that sustains families, enriches communities, and preserves the values of ethical farming for generations to come.
By honoring farmers' dedication and producing nutritious, high-quality food, we’re shaping a healthier food system and inspiring future generations to sustain the rich legacy of agriculture. We stand as a testament to intentional work, ethical stewardship, and an unwavering commitment to community. By placing our partners and families at the heart of every story, we champion a brighter future—one that honors the land, uplifts people, and strengthens communities for generations.
Role (Overview of the Position)
The Quail Care Specialist Farm Hand is responsible for the daily care, cleaning, and maintenance of the Steadfast Farms Coturnix Quail Flock, ensuring optimal conditions for egg production, hatching, and overall bird health. This role requires close attention to detail, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to strict biosecurity protocols. The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently while maintaining open communication with farm management, bringing not just observed concerns, but proactive solutions, in alignment with our team’s solution mindset. This position starts in the quail hatchery but may expand to other areas of the farm as the employee demonstrates proficiency, reliability, and dedication.
Responsibilities (Tasks Associated with the Role)
Results (Expected Accomplishments)
§ Good: Maintain a minimum 75% hatch rate for incubated eggs.
§ Better: Improve hatch rate to 80% by following optimized incubation procedures.
§ Best: Consistently achieve 85%+ hatch rate by maintaining ideal conditions, monitoring humidity/temp levels, and identifying infertile eggs early.
§ Good: Keep weekly chick loss at or below 10%.
§ Better: Reduce chick loss to 5% or lower through early intervention and care.
§ Best: Consistently maintain chick survival rates at 95%+ with proactive monitoring and optimal brooder conditions.
§ Good: Maintain at least 85% egg production rate (percentage of laying hens producing daily).
§ Better: Achieve a 90% or higher egg production rate through consistent feeding, lighting, and care.
§ Best: Help optimize flock conditions to a 95% egg production rate, identifying any hens that aren’t producing and adjusting conditions as needed.
§ Good: Complete all required cleaning tasks daily, keeping records up to date.
§ Better: Consistently exceed sanitation standards by identifying and resolving any facility sanitation concerns before they become an issue.
§ Best: Implement improvements to cleaning processes that reduce disease risk and improve overall health, leading to fewer than 2 health-related issues per month, and improve efficiencies in cleaning and biosecurity.
§ Good: 9-week grow cycle by breed
§ Better: 8-week grow cycle by breed
§ Best: 8-week grow cycle by breed
Requirements (Expected Proficiencies)
Payment Terms
This role is eligible for performance-based quarterly bonuses.
Ready to join a purpose-driven team that values integrity, hard work, and growth? If you believe you're the right fit for our Quail Care Specialist role, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please email steadfastspps@gmail.com with the subject line "Quail Care Specialist."
Be sure to attach your resume and include a brief (1-minute max) video introducing yourself and answering the following:
We’re looking for someone who’s not just applying for a job, but stepping into our mission to shape the future of agriculture in Connecticut. Let us know why that’s you!
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