Coturnix Quail
Stellar Game Birds, Poultry, Waterfowl LLC is the home of the Quail Lady.
We offer the finest coturnix to you. Coturnix come in many colors and strains. There are about 20 varieties if not more. These varieties are in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and even the United Kingdom. Some areas have varieties in which others do not. Stellar Game birds, Poultry, Waterfowl, being a research farm, contains about 15+ varieties, however some are only available to the public, as others are still in the works.
History
Coturnix quail are part of the “Old World Quail,” a term used to describe quail in the phasianidae family of birds. Coturnix Quail, the Chinese Blue Breasted “Button” Quail, and the African Harlequin Quail are classified in the “Old World Quail” grouping.
The Wild European coturnix, also classified as Coturnix coturnix (common quail), have been widely distributed throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe, along with several sub-species. The Japanese Quail, Coturnix japonica, from which our domestic quail have been developed, are sometimes considered to be a different species, but in actuality, is identical to the European Coturnix.
They are a migratory bird, dwelling on the ground. Egyptians used to capture them and keep them as pets at the beginning of the 11th century because of their “singing” capability (which is quite entertaining). By the 1900s, the small birds became popular in Japan for their meat and eggs as they mature very fast and are prolific egg layers. There is a lot of history behind the Coturnix which is fascinating.
In the U.S., Coturnix Quail are used in research, as well as for meat and eggs. The birds are also being bred by fanciers to create new color variations as well as mutations. This is the goal at Stellar Game birds, Poultry, Waterfowl. Our main goal, however, is to produce that ultimate bird for meat and egg production; Fortunately, we are proud with the stock we have to supply our customers.
Adult Japanese Coturnix Quail can be housed in colonies of 2 cocks (males) per 8-9 hens or in other options depending on the behavior of the birds. Pairs, trios, and quads work in smaller housing situations. They can be housed indoors and outdoors. Be aware of the wildlife around you so you can build pens or buildings accordingly. Some house their coturnix in Rabbit Hutches, others in aviary cages. Make sure wherever you house them, offer plenty of room for the birds so no pecking or cannibalism occurs. Wire flooring is highly recommended for your quail. Please make sure to not house your quail with chickens since chickens carry diseases which your quail can harbor and die from. The rule of thumb is 1 square foot per bird but we recommend larger space.
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