Baby Quail markings?

[Claire A]

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.

 

[muddy75]

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!!!!

 

[Kiki]

Can you turn the red light off and take more pictures of the other ones?
The red light isn't good for clear photos.

 

[Claire A]

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 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

 

[Claire A]

Can you turn the red light off and take more pictures of the other ones?
The red light isn't good for clear photos.

Thank you and yes - must walk the dog right now, but as soon as I get back will kill the light for a few moments and post more

 

[Claire A]

Can you turn the red light off and take more pictures of the other ones?
The red light isn't good for clear photos.

Another pic

 

[Myshire Farm Quail]

I can’t really tell with the pics but it looks like you have a pharaoh, silver and Italian

 

[Maiahr]

On the advertisement the colors are indeed wonderful and rare! So wait until they grow and you know in 10-14 days they'll change feathers anyway..?

 

[Claire A]

On the advertisement the colors are indeed wonderful and rare! So wait until they grow and you know in 10-14 days they'll change feathers anyway..?

Thanks Maiahr,
I guess I was rather impatient to know so excited about these chicks.

 

[Claire A]

The verdict is in: 2 silver, 1 English white (no black spot on head), 1 Italian or Golden (looks like my Golden Giants and two wild (one looks slightly frizzle?). I am a very happy chick mom lol