Buyer question
How long do Bobwhite quail poultry live?
Our Animal Library gives the Bobwhite quail poultry a lifespan of 2–5 years.
Source: the Bobwhite quail poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Bobwhite quail poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Northern bobwhite quail are native to North America and are kept for meat, eggs and hunting dog training. They are shy, flighty and need covered pens, and many states require a permit to keep them.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
- Origin
- North America
- Best fit
- Game bird keepers
What to weigh
Bobwhites are shy and flush easily, so they need covered, secure pens. Permit rules vary by state.