when will my coturnix quail start laying eggs

[quailfarm14]

I have three coturnix quail and they are 6 weeks old. The male is crowing but the females aren't laying eggs yet. How long do you think till they might start laying?

 

[Quail Jailer]

If you only have two hens, they'll start laying a lot sooner if you get the roo out.

Two hens is not enough, for a single rooster you need at least 4 hens.

He is probably overbreeding the hens, stressing them out.

My hens usually start laying about 5.5-6 weeks, many others take longer.

 

[HowieNZ]

If you see the Roo jumping the hens continuously then yes spell the hens for a week of his attentions, watch for signs of abuse, for example feathers missing on the back of the neck of hens. Assuming they are getting enough protein (25 % plus) & maybe a calcium supplement ( I just crush chicken an quail egg shells) and light (14 hours), your hens should start laying anytime.

 

[Quail Jailer]

If nothing, two hens is not enough for a breeding setup. if your rooster is normal, he will overbreed.

if you want fertile eggs get at least two more hens, I prefer 7/1.

if you want eggs to eat, separate the roo.

If you live near me, I can fix you up.

 

[Brohnson]

Yes not enough hens. I have 9/1 ratio and I always get 9 eggs every day and everyone is happy and eggs are hatching good

 

[dc3085]

Depending on your ambient stresses and their genetics they will start anywhere between 7-12 weeks. i don't begin to get concerned until after 12 weeks.

 

[quailfarm14]

Thanks for the info!

 

[dc3085]

You also need to make sure that they get some real daylight during the day. They get vitamins from it like people do.

 

[quailfarm14]

They live outside in a cage so they get lots of natural light. But it is pretty hot out I wonder if that has anything to do with not laying?

 

[Quail Jailer]

They live outside in a cage so they get lots of natural light. But it is pretty hot out I wonder if that has anything to do with not laying?

*sigh*