Quail Multi Purpose, Bobwhite Quail (min order 30)
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Description
Minimum Pre-Order Quantity: 20 Quail chicks (mix & match any Quail breeds)
For orders less than the species' minimums, please stop by our Loretto, Elk River, Stillwater, Forest Lake or Maple Plain stores (see all locations HERE). Stores will have live chicks in store starting in March. In store chick breeds will rotate throughout the season.
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Details
Generally, the Bobwhite Quail is known more in wildlife and hunting activities than for its domestic qualities like the eggs and meat they yield. They are wonderful egg layers and have a lot of the same qualities as their cousin, the Coturnix. But unlike the Coturnix, the Bobwhite is native to the US and gets its name from the very sound it makes.
Purpose: Eggs, Game, Meat
Production: 150 Small Cream Eggs/Year
Temperament: Flighty
Mature Weight: 5-6 oz.
Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy
Broodiness: Rarely
More Information
| Mature Weight Male | 5-6 oz |
|---|---|
| Mature Weight Female | 5-6 oz |
| Breed Type | Quail |
| Egg Color(s) | Cream |
| Eggs Per Year (Approx.) | 100-150 |
| Egg Size | Small |