Best quail for eggs to eat?

[Jarhead]

Wondering if there is a difference in quail as far as which lays the best. Or is there a variety generally used to lay eggs to eat? I used to be able to get quail eggs at the store, but nobody carries them anymore. So I thought, why not add a few to the menagerie in the backyard. Any suggestions on type to try?

 

[JJMR794]

Any Color Of Coturnix Will Be Your Best Layers. Under Ideal Conditions They Can Crank Out Upwards Of 300 Eggs Per Hen Per Year.

 

[shelleyd2008]

Coturnix are excellent egg-layers, but you'll want to get either jumbos or whites if you are wanting them for egg size. Some of the other colors lay a good number of eggs, but they aren't near as big as the jumbos!!

 

[oldchickenman]

my jumbo Coturnix lay double yoke eggs too i cooked some up yesterday found about 8 double yoke eggs kids love the little eggs.

 

[Jarhead]

Sounds like Jumbos are the way to go. Now I gotta get to work on a home for them. Then get some hatching eggs

 

[JJMR794]

Getting Late In The Season--- You May Want To Look For Eggs Now--- Once You Set Them You'll Still Have 2wks+ To Get Their New Home Ready...

 

[JJMR794]

Oh 1 More Thing! If You Want Eggs For Eating Then I Guess You're Looking For Year Round Production? If So Then Plan On Adding Lights To Their Accomodations--- They Need 14+ Hrs Of Light A Day To Lay---- No 14+ No Eggs - No Exceptions. Just A Lil Tip Before You Start Building!!! Enjoy.

 

[Jarhead]

So who has eggs for me?

I think I came up with a way to make an awesome home attached to the chicken coop with minimal effort, by using and expanding 4 nest boxes the hens never use. Should be able to get 8sqft out of it + there is outside access for cleaning.

 

[JJMR794]

Not In The Same Coop I Hope... As Far As Eggs--- Bst- Other Poultry Section Should Have Them. If Not Send A Pm To Shelleyd2008 And See If She Can Hook You Up.

 

[NancyDz]

Why couldnt they be in the same coop but a cage within? I've seen other members do that with no problems?