Buyer question
How many eggs do Bobwhite quail poultry lay?
Our Animal Library lists the Bobwhite quail poultry at about 100–200 small eggs a season (eggs).
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.
- Egg output
- 3 out of 5 (Seasonal layer)
- Purpose
- Meat, eggs, dog training
- Best fit
- Game bird keepers
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
What to weigh
Bobwhites are shy and flush easily, so they need covered, secure pens. Permit rules vary by state.