Bobwhite quail are produced on our game farms to supply you with day old chicks and hatching eggs. The bobwhite quail is a favorite of many hunters. Hunters enjoy Bobwhite quail because bobwhites often lie close-by and is a fast flyer. Weight of a Bobwhite quail is five to six ounces (145-200 grams). Physical Description Northern Bobwhites are distinguished by a dark cap stripe behind the eye along the head, black in males and brown in females. The area in between is white on males and yellow-brown on females. The body is brown, speckled in places with black or white on both sexes. Range Bobwhite Quail are native to North America and northern Central America and the Caribbean. Commercial game bird farms raise thousands each year for release in the US and Canada. Eggs Bobwhite quail naturally lay about 15 eggs. Breeding: Bobwhite quail are easy to take care of and breed. The Northern Bobwhite Quail is a ground-dwelling bird. Incubation Bobwhite quail eggs can be hatched in a quail incubator very well. We actually recommend you order hatching eggs for quail. Temprament Spring time may bring out aggressive behavior in the Bobwhite quail males. Sounds The Northern Bobwhite's song is a rising, clear whistle, bob-White! or bob-bob-White! The call is most often given by males in spring and summertime. Other vocalizations include a range of squeaky whistles. Classification (Colinus virginianus) It is a member of the group of species known as New World quails (Odontophoridae). Variations Our game bird breeders of bobwhite quail also carry the Tennessee Red Bobwhite Quail. Bobwhite quail chicks are a great way to get started! Bobwhite are fast growing chicks, the chicks are ready to eat and drink the day they hatch! bobwhite chicks reach adult hood at 16 weeks, the chicks will be ready to release in flight pens at 6 weeks! Our Bobwhite Quail are among the best available anywhere. they are strong and healthy chicks and we have selectivly bred them for performance in the field and restocking into the wild. At Purely Poultry we are dedicated to providing bobwhite quail hatching eggs, and day old bobwhite quail chicks at competitive prices. Bobwhite quail may start laying eggs at 16 weeks.
Pharoah Coturnix Quail Chicks XLD1 Quail
Name: Also known as brown, Pharaoh, Japanese and common quail. Origin: Origins can be traced from Japan, across Asia to Africa. Some species can be found as far as Australia and France. Called Pharaoh Quail for being a food source for ancient civilizations including the Egyptians, Israelites, Chinese and Japanese. Uses: This is the most prolific gamebird that can be found. Their egg-laying rate is unmatched and their gourmet meat is highly sought-after. These birds are also very commonly used in dog training and falconry. Male has solid colored chest - female has speckled chest. Adult wt. 10-12 oz.The standard Coturnix is a standard brown/wild variety. This is the common or original Pharhaoh quail. Excellent meat production and prolific egg layers. Coturnix Quail are the meat and egg producers of the quail family. Coturnix Quail, also called Japanese Quail are very hearty and thrive in cages. Coturnix Quail were domesticated in Japan in the 12th century. Coturnix Quail have a very rapid metabolism, which means Coturnix Quail grow and mature quickly. In general, Coturnix Quail birds mature in 6 weeks and are at full production in less than 8 weeks. Coturnix Quail lifespan is from 1 to 2 years, and a Coturnix Quail hen can lay up to 300 eggs in a lifetime. Coturnix Quail eggs have a wide variety of color and markings. Incubation: Coturnix quail eggs hatch in 17 days, last day of turning is day 14. Temp and humidity requirements are 99.5F and 60% relative humidity for the first 14 days, and 99F and 70% relative humidity the last three days. Coturnix quail may start laying eggs as early as 6 weeks of age compared to 16 weeks for the Bobwhite quail. The incubation time needed for fertile cortunix quail eggs is shorter (14-17 days) compared to Bobwhite quail eggs (23 days).
Tenessee Red Bobwhite Chicks tennessee red quail info: Tenessee Red Quail are muted Bobwhites and ideal for dog training and/or hunting preserves. VERY aggressive and cannot be raised with other quail or game birds. They whistle like the bobwhite but are red in color with black dots. Shipped April through September and sold in lots of 100 chicks only. These bobwhite are good for early-release birds. The Tennessee Red Bobwhite has high speed and agility in flight. They have a higher resistance to disease. They are bred for superior size and flight performance and are very popular. We also carry Fresh and Fertile Tennessee Red Bobwhite eggs for the incubator. Hens are solid mahoghany with dark peppering on their backs with little white bibs on their chest.The males usually have black masks.
The Tibetan quail are fast flying, flush well and most of all they are aggressive. Our breeder developed this breed of Coturnix. As well as the Pharoah quail they can be raised in a minimum of expense and care. The best age the Tibetan makes a good bird to train dogs with or use on hunting preserves is 8 to 12 weeks of age. They are very hardy and disease free quail. A dark plumaged bird for eggs or meat. Often used for training dogs, as it is spirited and will give the dog a good workout. Adult wt. 8-10 oz. This a color of coturnix quail. They are small, dark plumed, and very spirited.
The numerous bobwhite quail mutations or breeds include the Tennessee Red Bobwhite (especially favored for hunting on shooting preserves), Tuxedo bobwhite, Silver bobwhite, White bobwhite, and Blonde bobwhite quail.
