![]() ![]() ![]() They look very similar to California quails but are somewhat different. Gambels are popular for their feather plumes on top of their heads and plumage on their undersides. Bobwhites have an average lifespan of 2 to 5 years although a 7 year old is not unheard of. However, their meat is commendable partly owing to their big stature. They are not the best layers, they are seasonal layers producing anywhere between a 100 eggs to 200 eggs annually. These types of quails mature at 6 months but usually start laying eggs in approximately a year. Females have a buff brownish colour on their faces. Male Bobwhites have a black mask, on their heads and faces as well. Bobwhite are known to be quite aggressive from time to time hence are not recommendable to new breeders. The average size for a Northern Bobwhite is 170g, Butlers weigh in at 450g provided they are bred for size and Georgia Giants can weigh double or thrice the Northern quails. These types of quails come in various kinds including the Northern Bobwhite, Butler Bobwhite, and Snowflake Bobwhite among numerous others. King quails are neither good layers nor good meat producers. Males have a clearly delineated black and white pattern on their throats. Females have a striped plumage in brown and wheat colours. King quails come in an array of colours including tawny, white, silvery, brown and black. They are often raised purely as decorative birds. King quails are very small breeds measuring 12cm to 14cm and weighing roughly 40g. These types of quails are also known as the Button Quail, Chinese Blue Breasted and Painted Quail. The average life expectancy of these types of quails is 2 to 5 years depending on health and the breeding conditions. They are also a good source of meat due to their larger stature. Japanese quails mature around 9 weeks of age. The colour of the breed varies, albino, white, isabelline, silvery, brown, mixed, and black tuxedo are among the most common. Some of the females can weigh up to 300g. On the other hand, males have a darker, caramel-brown throat and weigh approximately 100g too 140g. ![]() Fully mature adult females, like in most quails, are slightly larger than males and have lighter throat with black speckles. Japanese quail are generally one of the biggest types of quails. This is because they are less aggressive, docile and require little space. Commonly referred to as Coturnix Quail, Pharaoh Quail, Jumbo Coturnix among many other names, these types of quails are generally very easy to rear and are highly recommended to new breeders. ![]()
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