Breeding Quail for the first time

[CrazyCrow]

Hello,

I purchased a few 3 week old Coturnix Quail from a backyard breeder a few days ago. I asked for 1 male and 3 females. The breeder attempted to visually determine sex but warned me this was no guarantee that he had guessed correctly. I wanted this ratio because I am hoping to attempt to breed them. I believe 2 of the quails are pharoah wild coat, 2 being Italian speckled quails. They seem to be the same age but I am wondering what the chances are they are siblings? I do not wish to inbreed them. Any help will be much appreciated!

 

[Debbie292d]

The only one who knows if they are siblings is the breeder. I would ask them.

Congrats on your new quail!

Welcome to BYC!

 

[CrazyCrow]

The only one who knows if they are siblings is the breeder. I would ask them.

Congrats on your new quail!

Welcome to BYC!

 

[CrazyCrow]

Thanks Debbie. I just wasn't sure if quail can be related if they are different colours but your answer does answer my question I guess I will source a few more Quail from a different provider to join them.

 

[CrazyCrow]

 

[CrazyCrow]

am I right in thinking these are 2 italians and 2 wilds

 

[Nabiki]

I only see three birds in each picture, and the only one that looks like a standard pharaoh (wild) is the top one in the second picture.

I don't think the other two are Italians either.

Have you ever had quail before? If not, I recommend starting with the articles here and then asking any questions that you have.

 

[CrazyCrow]

I only see three birds in each picture, and the only one that looks like a standard pharaoh (wild) is the top one in the second picture.

I don't think the other two are Italians either.

Have you ever had quail before? If not, I recommend starting with the articles here and then asking any questions that you have.

Thanks for the reply Nabiki. I have never raised quail before but only chickens. I have read a lot of information and blogs but cannot find an answer to whether italian and pharoah cotornix quail can be siblings hatched from the same hen. You are right that only 3 of the four quail feature in my pics. I will get clearer pictures of all four shortly. I am sure 2 are pharaohs but am struggling to identify the other 2.

 

[Nabiki]

It's possible that they're siblings, but as long as there are no genetic defects hiding in there, they will still be fine for a few generations, at least. It won't hurt to add some new genes, though.

 

[CrazyCrow]

It's possible that they're siblings, but as long as there are no genetic defects hiding in there, they will still be fine for a few generations, at least. It won't hurt to add some new genes, though.

Thanks I will keep that in mind