Buyer question
How long do Coturnix quail poultry live?
Our Animal Library gives the Coturnix quail poultry a lifespan of 2–3 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Keep dry and draft-free)
- Origin
- East Asia, domesticated in Japan
- Best fit
- Small-space egg keepers
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.