So, I have a tiny garden and my house isn't too big either. Nevertheless I have become enamored with the idea of raising some animals for meat and possibly eggs.

Anyone raise any small meat animals? I'm thinking quail, which kinda seems like the obvious choice. Part of the appeal of raising livestock is that I can make sure they get treated somewhat humanely, so I don't want the animals to live in overcrowded uncomfortable cages like pic related. I think I can find adequate space for quail. Since I'm a noob I would prefer hardy animals that don't need me constantly hovering them like a phone tracking millennial mom.

Thoughts?