Description
Coturnix Quail are one of the smallest of all quail breeds, but they are super fast growing, and mature by 6 weeks of age. They can start laying eggs at 6/7 weeks of age and can lay over 300 eggs per year. They are also good choices for meat production, and their meat is particularly sought after by chefs. Pharaoh Coturnix Quail are a truly great choice for urban settings and can successfully contribute to the profitability of a small scale quail business.
Body Type: Small and round.
Average Mature Weight: 200-300 Gram, with females slightly heavier than males- varies slightly by variety
Raise Baby Quail
Baby quail are fairly easy to raise, if you follow a few simple steps.
They will be happiest if you keep their brooder temperature at 35°C-37°C degrees for the first week, then lower the temperature by about 5 degrees per week until they are fully feathered, approximately 4-5 weeks old. They will still appreciate a heat lamp at night for a few weeks after this period if the nights are cool. You can tell if they are comfortable by the way they arrange themselves in the brooder: all clumped under the heat source, they are too cold; all far away from the heat source, they are too hot; spread all over the brooder, they are comfortable. They will also cheep if they are cold or ill, and will be fairly quiet if they are happy. Always make sure they have room to get away from the heat.
Keep them clean and dry. wood shavings or rice hulls make good bedding. Never brood them on slick surfaces like newspaper. Never give a cold water – cold water can be deadly to chicks. The water should always be lukewarm, and it is a good idea to add a vitamin and electrolyte supplement to their water. You can also get them eating and drinking well by placing shiny colored marbles in the feed and water to get their attention. Change waterers daily or when they get dirty.
The chicks will need a 28% protein starter for the first 4-5 weeks. We recommend looking for specialized feed or wild game bird feed. After that, you can change them over to a feed with an 18% protein.
