Baby Quail markings?

Claire A

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Oct 2, 2019
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I am new to hatching babies and have no idea what my babies will be - other than the Pharaoh. I have one completely yellow. one yellow with stripes and one with different shades of silver - pictures below.


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I am new to hatching babies and have no idea what my babies will be - other than the Pharaoh. I have one completely yellow. one yellow with stripes and one with different shades of silver - pictures below.


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It is helpful to know possible colors of stock that the eggs came from.....the yellow can become white, gold, or silver in chicks.....so your striped yellow is most likely a pearl-fee or Italian. The all-yellow could be a recessive White (look at the eyes to make sure no albinism) or a silver.....better pics especially as they start feathering out may be helpful to narrow it down! We are currently building more quail forums! @Texas Kiki has several with main forum being quail hatch-a-long and @CoturnixComplex has started some on coloration. @Myshire Farm Quail is new to BYC but a quail professional and will be a great resource for hatching eggs and knowledge as well!!!!
 
It is helpful to know possible colors of stock that the eggs came from.....the yellow can become white, gold, or silver in chicks.....so your striped yellow is most likely a pearl-fee or Italian. The all-yellow could be a recessive White (look at the eyes to make sure no albinism) or a silver.....better pics especially as they start feathering out may be helpful to narrow it down! We are currently building more quail forums! @Texas Kiki has several with main forum being quail hatch-a-long and @CoturnixComplex has started some on coloration. @Myshire Farm Quail is new to BYC but a quail professional and will be a great resource for hatching eggs and knowledge as well!!!!

Thanks muddy,

This is the advertisement and where I got the eggs if it helps https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223516205596

I just thought they looked very pretty :D They were sent unfortunately small side up so only 6 hatched. I will post more pictures as they grow.

Great stuff about more quail forums - I think these great little birds have so much to offer and are often overlooked :)
 

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