How many eggs does a Coturnix Quail lay per year?

About 290 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).

How big does a Coturnix Quail get?

males about 0.25 lb, females about 0.3 lb.

The Coturnix Quail originates from Asia.

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EggsMeat Origin: Asia

Sources: hatchery averages (Coturnix is highly prolific) · hatchery breed tables. Blank fields are left empty — never invented.

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How many eggs does a Coturnix Quail lay per year?: About 290 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).
What color eggs does a Coturnix Quail lay?: speckled / cream.
How big does a Coturnix Quail get?: males about 0.25 lb, females about 0.3 lb.
What is the Coturnix Quail temperament like?: Typically calm, quiet.
Is the Coturnix Quail cold-hardy?: Cold hardiness: Fair.
Can the Coturnix Quail handle heat?: Heat tolerance: Good.
What is a Coturnix Quail good for?: Kept mainly for eggs, meat.
Does the Coturnix Quail go broody?: This breed goes broody rarely.
Where does the Coturnix Quail originate from?: The Coturnix Quail originates from Asia.

~100 eggs/yr

Egg data pending

Egg data pending