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Breed of Quail

The document describes 7 different breeds of quail - Coturnix, King, Bobwhite, Gambel, California, Mountain, and Blue-Scale quail. It provides information on their place of origin, main uses, characteristics, behaviors, maturity times, and other details. The different quail breeds have varying temperaments, egg and meat production abilities, and suitability for different climates and purposes.

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Breed of Quail

The document describes 7 different breeds of quail - Coturnix, King, Bobwhite, Gambel, California, Mountain, and Blue-Scale quail. It provides information on their place of origin, main uses, characteristics, behaviors, maturity times, and other details. The different quail breeds have varying temperaments, egg and meat production abilities, and suitability for different climates and purposes.

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Breed Main Use Place of Origin

Coturnix Quail Egg, Meat Japan

The King Quail Pets, hobby Asia

Bobwhite Quail Pets, hobby United States

Gambel Quail Pet, hunting United States

California Quail Pets, game birds Pacific Coast of the United States

Mountain ranges in western North


Mountain Quail eggs, meat, ornamental flock
America

Blue-Scale Quail Egg, Pets, hobby Southwestern United States

1. Coturnix Quail
The Coturnix Quail is the best quail breed to
raise for meat and egg right in your backyard.
They offer lots of eggs and meat compared to other
quail breeds. They belong to the Old-World category
of Quail birds and tend to be very hardy.
The Coturnix Quail is also known as the Japanese
quail, Pharaoh Quail, or Jumbo Quail. They’re the
easiest Quail breed to raise, as they have a very calm temperament.

2. The King Quail


Also known as the Button Quail or the
Chinese-painted Quail, these characteristic small
birds are prevalent among homesteaders and poultry
owners. They’re beautiful birds with colorful feathers,
weighing about 1.5 – 2 ounces. They mature very
fast, reaching full maturity in about 12 weeks.
Button quails die quickly due to the stress of laying eggs. They produce tiny eggs and
might not be a good fit if you’re looking to have lots of eggs. They’re, however, better birds
when it comes to brooding over their chicks.

They are native to warm climates, so they hardly do well in cold temperatures. It’s better
to keep them in cages indoors, except if you live in a warm area. The King quail prefers to be
in the company of other birds, so you should keep them with at least one other bird.

3. Bobwhite Quail
The Bobwhite Quail takes about six months
to mature, meaning you’ll have to wait a long time
before reaping your rewards. However, they can lay
throughout the year once they attain maturity, as
long as the conditions are right.
Also, Bobwhite Quail are pretty aggressive birds
when breeding, so it’s best to keep them in pairs
during that period. They are native to the United States, so you might need a permit to raise
them.
If you’re raising the Bobwhite for meat, you have to keep them in cages and prevent them from
flying. Since the specie has not been entirely domesticated, they can occasionally be startled.
When they feel startled, they fly up and could hit their head on the roof and die. If you want to
prevent that from happening, it’s best to build the roof of their pens very high or use a netting
roof.

4. Gambel Quail
Another type of breed you can raise is the
Gambel Quail, which is distinctive for the turf on
their foreheads. They are native to Colorado,
Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Since they’re
native birds to the United States, you’ll need a
license to raise them.

The Gambel quails prefer to mate in single


pairs. They are flighty birds prone to escaping into
the wild because they aren’t fully domesticated.
They are quite challenging to raise, demanding
lots of care and attention. The birds learn to eat at a plodding pace, and they feed their young
for longer compared to other quails.

Gambel Quails are as aggressive as their Bobwhite counterparts and require about six
months to mature. Many people raise them primarily because they’re pretty birds with different
color patterns of gray, cream, and chestnut.

5. California Quail
The California quail is often mistaken for
the Gambel Quail because of their striking
similarities. The California quail is the official
bird of the state of California, and it’s found
throughout the state. They are ornamental
birds, and most people keep them merely for
entertainment.

The bird prefers to forage on the


ground, and it’s common to find them in public
places like parks and gardens. They make an
excellent addition to aviaries with small
parrots, softbills, and finches

6. Mountain Quail
The Mountain Quail is not a very
common species, but they’re unique bird.
They are a little more expensive than
your regular birds.

Raising them can be tedious, as


their young require that you hand-feed
them until they learn how to feed on their
own. Just like the Bobwhite and Gambel
Quail, they take about six months to
mature and can be very aggressive.

They are the largest species


native to the United States, reaching about 9 ounces at full maturity.
7. Blue-Scale Quail
The Blue-scale quail is a rare breed found in Kansas, Colorado, and Central Mexico.
Also known as Cotton-tops, they are difficult to find for purchase. They prefer to nest on sandy
soils and move in large groups due to their social nature.

The Blue-Scale quails are strong layers,


producing spotted eggs. It takes about six
months for them to mature. Blue-scale quails
are very calm and gentle birds. Instead of
flying when scared, they run away.

Interestingly, the Blue-scale can be


cross-bred with the Bobwhite to give an
offspring known as a blob. Also, they can be
bred with a Gambel to give a Scramble.

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