The last quail I had,I cooked in crockpot using this recipe,it was very good.
12 quail
3 tablespoons flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, sliced
2 slices lean smoked bacon, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
Chopped parsley
Dust quail with a mixture of flour, salt and pepper. Place onion slices in slow cooker and top with quail. Cover quail with diced bacon. Add all remaining ingredients except parsley. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 7 to 9 hours.