Breeding quail at home

Contents

• Where it all began
• varieties and their characteristics
  • Texas
    • Features
    • Meat quality
    • Egg production
  • Manchurian
    • Description
    • Productivity bird
  • Meat quail breed Pharaoh
    • Feature
    • Meat quality
    • Oviposition
  • California
  • Japanese
    • Description
    • Productive characteristics
  • Smokingovy
    • Characteristic
    • Productivity
    • Features breeding
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• bird of the pheasant family , the smallest representative of the order of chickens. The length of its body is only 20 cm, and the weight of an adult individual is from 80 to 150 grams.

  Feather color quail beige with spots and strokes. Males have a darker color of goiter, and around the eyes there is a pronounced dark spot that looks like a helmet. The females do not have these spots.

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  Virgin quail

  By its nature, ordinary quail is a very shy bird , which in nature is very difficult to notice. Quails grow very quickly, they fledge by two weeks. From now on, the young birds try to fly. Quail - one of the migratory birds of the order of chickens. Therefore, it is necessary to keep a bird in captivity in cages.

  Breeders bred many breeds of quail, which are bred in a private residence in order to obtain meat and eggs. Growth rates of these birds are pretty good. The live mass of the male house quail ranges from 110 to 180 grams, depending on the breed. And female quails are much larger than males. Their weight can reach up to 250 grams. The egg-laying starts early, at the age of 50 days. Some breeds begin laying later. Each female gives over 300 eggs a year, which are used for culinary purposes and for incubation. The weight of one egg is up to 14 grams.

  Grow quails not only at the summer cottage. In order to produce good carcasses and dietetic eggs, quail farms were built. Breeding quail - this is the most cost-effective occupation, you can start using a regular barn.

  Species and their characteristics

  Many species of quail were bred that conquer the breeders with their qualities. Broiler breeds can provide large quantities of meat at minimal cost. Egg-bearing breeds contain mainly for obtaining large eggs, which are in demand in the consumer market.

  Texas

  This breed of bird was bred for meat. Texas quails exceed other breeds. Broiler-type bird for creating which used meat breeds of quail.

  Texas quail

  Features

  Texans have a snow-white feather, for which they are popularly called albino or white giants .Sometimes on the white feather of a bird one can notice small black blotches. This is the norm.

  Externally, quails of this breed are large .Breast pronounced meat type: round, wide. The bird's paws, tail and neck are short. The tip of the beak is dark, the eyes are black quail.

  Meat Quality

  The average bird of this breed produces up to 250 grams of meat. With , is properly fed and maintained, it can score up to 550 grams.

  Important! Fattening birds need special feed and monitor its weight. Excessive females are not able to carry eggs. As a rule, fattening contains males.

  Egg production

  The first egg in females of this breed is formed by two months of age. Eggs are quite large. In one year, the female is able to lay up to 280 eggs, with an average weight of 12 grams.

  Manchu

  Interesting! This breed is one of the famous in the world. Most popular among breeders.

  Description

  Manchurian quails are very beautiful birds. The color of the pen combines feathers of yellow and brown colors. People call these quails golden. On the female's breast, one can notice characteristic black blotches that the male does not have.

  Manchurian quail

  You can determine the floor of the quail at 100% only by looking at the bird’s tail. In the male, between the tail and the cloaca, there is iron, when pressed, white matter is released. The females do not have this gland.

  Bird Efficiency

  The Manchurian breed of quail is known for its meat and egg qualities .The egg production of females is up to 180 eggs per year, but they are much larger than others. The average egg weight is up to 18 grams.

  The males of this breed gain weight 150 grams, but with proper fattening the birds are able to give high performance. The average carcass weight of the is 300 grams.

  Meat quails of the breed Pharaoh

  The main feature of these birds is the good meat carcass .

  Quail breed Pharaoh

  Characteristic

  Externally, the birds of this breed resemble wild relatives. The color of the plumage pharaohs is grayish-brown. Females on the breast are characterized by white and black stripes. The weight of females is much higher than males.

  Meat qualities

  Pharaohs are related to quail meat. The average weight of the female reaches 300 grams, and the male is slightly less. The distinctive quality of this breed is early maturity. Already by two months can be slaughtered. Quails of this species need a balanced feed.

  Egg Laying A female Pharaoh begins laying in approximately 45 days. However, it is not possible to use the first eggs for incubation. The weight of an egg is up to 15 grams. The average female is able to lay up to 200 eggs in one year of intensive egg-laying. To produce eggs, females must eat well.

  California

  California quails are not widely used and are mainly kept for beauty. Growing these birds is unprofitable. Low survival rate of young , poor growth rates.

  California quail

  It is necessary to keep this breed in the most natural conditions, otherwise the bird loses its decorative effect.

  Japanese

  Help! Japanese quail are divided into three types. Birds of the egg direction, the meat and mixed meat and egg direction.

  Description

  The plumage of Japanese quail has a rusty-brown color .The collar zone is darker for males than for females.

  Japanese quail

  Productive characteristics

  The weight of birds varies, depending on the breed line. On average, it is up to 150 grams. Egg bird species are well carried. The average egg production level of female is more than 300 eggs per year.

  Tuxedo

  This breed appeared from the crossing of white and black English quails. Externally, a very large beautiful bird.

  Tiger Quail

  Feature

  The bird has a tuxedo feather color .The breast has a light colored feather and the back is darker. The females and males of this breed are the same in color.

  Productivity
  

  Breed these birds more for decorative purposes. The weight of females is only 180 grams, and the males do not exceed 150 grams. The bird has good egg production. Females of tuxedo quails lay up to 280 eggs per year.

  Features breeding

  Quail breeding at the dacha is quite simple. They do not require a lot of space, high financial costs and unpretentious care. All that a bird needs is warmth, light, and a balanced feed. The great advantage of quail are eggs, which can be eaten even raw. The bird is not susceptible to salmonellosis .

  In order to breed poultry, a breeder needs to decide on the breed and the purpose of breeding quail. All breeds are divided into several types:

  • meat quail;
  • egg poultry;
  • meat - egg types.

  The last species of bird is most in demand. This is due to the fact that in addition to eggs, you can also get good meat.

  Incubation of

  Eggs For quail breeding, will require an incubator. This can be a homemade device or purchased in the store. Up to 400 eggs can be placed in a typical small incubator.

  Important! The female quail has lost its ability to incubate eggs. Breeding young need only in the incubator.

  The incubation period for lasts an average of 17 days. On the 18th day, the incubation ends. At observance of the necessary temperature regime, the hatching of young stock is very high.

  Quail eggs in the

  incubator The entire incubation period, the temperature in the chamber is maintained at 38–38.5 degrees. Humidity should be more than 50%.Under such conditions, the elimination takes place amicably and ends after 6 hours.

  Growing and caring for chicks.

  . Hatching young animals are distinguished by their mobility. The need to be quailed in a special brooder, where the required air temperature is maintained. The first 14 days of the temperature should not fall below 38 degrees.

  Important! It is possible to determine the comfortable temperature by the behavior of chicks. If the young are lying in a heap, then the quails are cold. At normal temperature in a brooder, chicks lie on their side around the perimeter, stretching their legs.

  From 15 days the temperature in the brooder is reduced to 25 degrees. By the age of one month, chicks should be accustomed to normal room temperature, which is 20–22 degrees.

  Chickens of quails

  Round-the-clock luminous mode is maintained for the first 14 days. Further, the bird is transferred to the usual daylight hours.

  Remember! Quails prefer moderate lighting. In bright light, birds are fighting. To prevent chills you can use red light bulbs.

  Feeding will be quit at home.

  From the moment of hatching, the chicks need vitamins and minerals. You can use high-quality feed for the young, which contains all the necessary substances. In the absence of feed, boiled eggs can be given to quails, which are crushed and placed in a bowl.

  Important! Clean up excess food regularly. In hot conditions of brooder the food quickly sours, and the birds can be poisoned.

  Starting from 4 days , small crushed corn grits, cottage cheese and complete feed for young animals are introduced into the feed.

  Feeding quail

  From 8 to 20 days, in the main diet of young animals only mixed feed. You can add greens, carrots, meat waste.

  Remember! All the offered products should be given gradually and their freshness should be monitored. For the preparation of food you need to chop well all large and solid pieces.

  From day 20 of , feeding of young quails does not differ from feeding of adult individuals.

  By the 10th week of , the young growth completes their growth and begins puberty .From 45 days in most breeds, the egg-laying begins.

  Important! Chill feed from vacuum drinkers, which should not be too deep and wide. Young chicks can drown in drinking bowls, to avoid this, pebbles are placed on the bottom of the drinking bowls. Water for watering should be boiled.

  Feeding adult quails

  For feeding adult individuals, feeders and drinkers are placed outside the cage. Birds push their heads for feeding through the bars. This method of feeding reduces the cost of feed.

  Adult quails eat

  . Adult birds are fed 3 times a day by , at the same time they consume 30 grams of feed per individual.

  For females, the best nutrition is a balanced feed for laying hens. Sometimes grain, garbage, greens and fruits are added to food. The crushed shells, chalk, sand, and boiled fish should be present in the ration of the hens.

  Important! Females should be fed strictly according to the scheme, not exceeding the dose. Obesity of birds leads to loss of egg production.

  Fattening birds for meat

  When reaches a month of age with , they are divided by sex. Males and rejected females are planted separately and begin feeding for meat.

  Fattening is carried out at a temperature of 22 degrees and low light. The feeding mode for these birds is different. Quails are fed 4 times a day, with large doses. In the first half of the day add green food, and in the evening give grain waste. The fattening period is about 60 days.

  Fattening quails

  Slaughter is carried out as soon as the bird gains the required body weight. Before slaughter, quails are not given food for 6 hours. Leave only the water in the drinkers.

  Peculiarities of the

  1. winter rearing Quails keep low low cages with a mesh floor, which facilitates the cleaning process and reduces the risk of disease.
  2. In winter, the temperature in the house should not fall below 16 degrees. With sharp temperature fluctuations or with too low indices, the egg production of females drops sharply. Comfortable temperature for the development of poultry should be at 22 degrees.

  Disease quails

  Most livestock begins to hurt due to the change of feed, poor conditions, poor-quality feed, lack of nutrients.

  Quails on the

  walk. Improper nutrition and maintenance.

  Quails are sick with beriberi, which develop when there is a lack of nutrients or a violation of the diet, change of food.

  Symptoms of the disease include:

  • ruffled feathers ;
  • loss of appetite ;
  • lethargy ;
  • roll back head ;
  • pulling neck .

  Birds change the diet, inject more nutrients, monitor the feeding regimen.

  Quails in the cage

  If the conditions of the poultry are disturbed, suffer from the following diseases:

  • prolapse of the oviduct ;
  • cannibalism;
  • fallout feathers ;

  It is enough to adjust the . The conditions of the and the birds return to normal. Change the brightness of the light, reduce the number of individuals in the cell and introduce the missing vitamins and minerals.

  Breeders' Quotes Review on

  Many breeders prefer to breed quarantines of the Pharaoh and White Texas breeds. Birds grow well, are not susceptible to pecking, they are gaining weight well.

  Youngsters are distinguished by good viability, are immune and rapidly growing, so even a beginning breeder will not have much difficulty in raising full-fledged individuals.

  Breeding quail is no more difficult than chickens. The main task of the breeder - maintaining cleanliness, compliance with conditions of detention and feeding. With a competent approach to growing quails, poultry are productively carried and give good growth rates.