How big does a Button Quail get?

males about 0.13 lb, females about 0.13 lb.

What is a Button Quail good for?

Kept mainly for ornamental / show, pets.

Where does the Button Quail originate from?

The Button Quail originates from Asia.

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Button Quail

OrnamentalPet Origin: Asia

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Button Quail at a glance

Eggs / year	— not yet sourced
Egg color	Speckled / Cream
Egg size	Small
Cold hardiness	Fair
Heat tolerance	Good
Size	♂ 0.13 lb · ♀ 0.13 lb≈ approx
Temperament	Shy · Active
Space / bird	~0.5 sq ft
Purpose	Ornamental · Pet
Broodiness	Rarely
Origin	Asia

Sources: APA Standard of Perfection / Livestock Conservancy · heritage turkeys lay seasonally — no standard annual count. Blank fields are left empty — never invented.

Pros & cons

Pros

+Space-saving — fits small setups

Cons

−Active — may need taller fencing
−Needs shelter in hard winters

Derived from the specs above — not opinion.

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Button Quail — frequently asked questions

What color eggs does a Button Quail lay?: speckled / cream.
How big does a Button Quail get?: males about 0.13 lb, females about 0.13 lb.
What is the Button Quail temperament like?: Typically shy, active.
Is the Button Quail cold-hardy?: Cold hardiness: Fair.
Can the Button Quail handle heat?: Heat tolerance: Good.
What is a Button Quail good for?: Kept mainly for ornamental / show, pets.
Does the Button Quail go broody?: This breed goes broody rarely.
Where does the Button Quail originate from?: The Button Quail originates from Asia.

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