How to Truss Quail

Slide a length of string under the quail, just slightly in front of the thighs.

Pull one end of the string over the drumsticks.

Pull the other end of the string over the drumsticks, and tuck the string under the drumsticks to form an X.

Pull the string tight to bring together the drumsticks.

Bring the string back along the sides of the quail over the unfolded wings.

Flip the bird over so the string is hooked in the wings.

Pull the string tight and then knot. Cut off the excess string.

Fold under the wings.