When do bobwhite quail start to lay eggs?

When do bobwhite quail start to lay eggs?

Housing needs, feeding schedule, lighting program and vaccination schedule are all calculated in reverse from the time the birds are about 22 weeks of age. While young breeders may begin to lay a few eggs as early as 18 weeks of age, do not expect consistent egg production until about 22 weeks of age.

How old do bobwhite quail have to be to be flight ready?

The quality of bird produced and the time of year they are available may greatly influence the price received for flight-ready Bobwhite quail. Housing needs, feeding schedule, lighting program and vaccination schedule are all calculated in reverse from the time the birds are about 22 weeks of age.

What’s the best way to raise a bobwhite quail?

There are several tips to follow to ensure the Bobwhite breeder will have a successful hatch of this popular quail species. The Bobwhite quail eggs for hatching should be collected and removed from the place they were laid several times throughout the day. Prepare a certain time of day to perform this task.

How old do bobwhites have to be to lay eggs?

Linden TN. Bobwhite reach maturity at 16 weeks, but won’t start laying until 21- 25 weeks of age. They can lay up to 100 eggs a year in the right environment and diet. I would only keep her with one male. Cody I would say either something was wrong like diet or environment or he was lying to you.

Housing needs, feeding schedule, lighting program and vaccination schedule are all calculated in reverse from the time the birds are about 22 weeks of age. While young breeders may begin to lay a few eggs as early as 18 weeks of age, do not expect consistent egg production until about 22 weeks of age.

The quality of bird produced and the time of year they are available may greatly influence the price received for flight-ready Bobwhite quail. Housing needs, feeding schedule, lighting program and vaccination schedule are all calculated in reverse from the time the birds are about 22 weeks of age.

How old does a quail have to be to mate?

Males reach sexual maturity and can mate a week or so earlier. You can sex your quail at approximately 3 weeks of age, as differences in male and female plumage emerge. Females grow larger than males, and the plumage under the throat and breast are white.

Why are bobwhite quail raised on the floor?

With floor laying flocks, producers cannot identify and cull low- or non-producing birds. Lastly, birds raised and maintained on the floor have increased exposure to parasites or other disease causing pathogens. A modification of housing birds in floor pens, eliminates many of the problems previously discussed (Figure 1).