Buyer question
Are Coturnix quail poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Coturnix quail poultry 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy starter poultry).
Source: the Coturnix quail poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Coturnix quail poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Coturnix, or Japanese, quail are small ground birds kept for eggs and meat, and they mature faster than any other poultry. Hens lay nearly an egg a day from about eight weeks old, which makes them a practical choice for small backyards.
- Best fit
- Small-space egg keepers
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Keep dry and draft-free)
What to weigh
Coturnix are short-lived and lay heavily in their first year, then less. Males crow and can be aggressive, so most keepers keep one male per several hens.