🐤 Quail breed
Bobwhite Quail
Meat Origin: United States
Bobwhite Quail at a glance
| Eggs / year | ~100≈ approx |
|---|---|
| Egg color | Cream / Speckled |
| Egg size | Small |
| Cold hardiness | Good |
| Heat tolerance | Good |
| Size | ♂ 0.4 lb · ♀ 0.4 lb≈ approx |
| Temperament | Active · Alert |
| Space / bird | ~1.5 sq ft |
| Purpose | Meat |
| Broodiness | Sometimes |
| Origin | United States |
Sources: APA Standard of Perfection / Livestock Conservancy · Livestock Conservancy / hatchery averages. Blank fields are left empty — never invented.
Pros & cons
Pros
- +Cold-hardy
- +Space-saving — fits small setups
Cons
- −Light layer — few eggs
- −Active — may need taller fencing
Derived from the specs above — not opinion.
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Bobwhite Quail — frequently asked questions
- How many eggs does a Bobwhite Quail lay per year?
- About 100 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).
- What color eggs does a Bobwhite Quail lay?
- cream / speckled.
- How big does a Bobwhite Quail get?
- males about 0.4 lb, females about 0.4 lb.
- What is the Bobwhite Quail temperament like?
- Typically active, alert.
- Is the Bobwhite Quail cold-hardy?
- Cold hardiness: Good.
- Can the Bobwhite Quail handle heat?
- Heat tolerance: Good.
- What is a Bobwhite Quail good for?
- Kept mainly for meat.
- Does the Bobwhite Quail go broody?
- This breed goes broody sometimes.
- Where does the Bobwhite Quail originate from?
- The Bobwhite Quail originates from United States.
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