Quail are just simply amazing and a bird that does not get enough attention. One amazement is that they can begin to produce eggs for you at 8 weeks of age. Compare that to chickens which take an average of 5 1/2 months. Eggs are about the 1/3 of a size of a regular chicken egg but pack a nutritional punch and considered a superfood. These eggs are just beautiful.
Coturnix quail are quiet little birds that do well in confined predator safe spaces. Easy to care for, these birds can live in any situation – apartments, homes, porches backyards and farms or homesteads., the perfect little addition.
Quail eggs are packed with vital vitamins and minerals. Even with their small size, their nutritional value is an amazing three to four times greater than chicken eggs. Quail eggs contain 13 percent proteins compared to 11 percent in chicken eggs, Quail eggs also contain 140 percent of vitamin B1 compared to 50 percent in chicken eggs making them perfect for vegetarians who eat eggs. Quail eggs provide five times as much iron and potassium and have not been know to cause allergies as chicken eggs sometimes can.
Regular consumption of quail eggs helps fight against numerous diseases. They are a natural combatant against digestive tract disorders such as stomach ulcers. They strengthen the immune system, increase brain activity, promote memory health and stabilize the nervous system. They help with anemia by increasing the level of hemoglobin in the body while removing toxins and heavy metals.
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Class and Order: Avis and Turnicidae
Family and Genus: Charadiformes and Turnix
Country of Origin: China
Bird Size: Extra Small .5 ounces to 1.5 ounces
Comb Type: n/a
Primary Use: ornamental, pets and aviary clean up
Egg Production: excellent
Egg Size: extra small
Egg Color: shades of green
Hardiness: good, prefer warm climates and/or warm area to live
Temperament: flighty
Environment Type: cage or aviary
Livestock Conservation Status: n/a
Country of Origin: USA
Bird Size: 10-15 oz
Comb Type: N/a
Primary Use: Dual Purpose
Egg Production: Excellent
Egg Size: Very Small
Egg Color: Blue
Hardiness: All Temps
Temperament: High Strung
Environment Type: Small Range
Livestock Conservation Status: N/a
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Country of Origin: USA
Bird Size: 10-15 oz
Primary Use: Dual Purpose
Comb Type: N/a
Egg Production: Excellent (During Spring and Summer these quail will lay 6 eggs a week, if given supplemental light they will lay year-round, potential for 300 eggs a year. If no supplemental light is given, they will taper off egg production in the Fall as the days grow shorter and will pick back up again in the Spring.) Supplemental lighting and Gamebird Grower Feed is recommended for egg production.
Egg Size: Very Small
Egg Color: Brown and Green Speckled
Hardiness: All Temps
Temperament: High Strung
Environment Type: Small Range
Livestock Conservation Status: N/a
Coloring: Birds are “wild” feather types, we also carry other colorings and some rare colors
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