Bobwhite quail - when they gonna lay?

[Jenlyn9483]

My butlers were born May 8th this year and no eggs yet? Will they lay this year you think or not til march?

 

[7L Farm]

I've had my Bob's for eight months planning on eggs next year. Thinking about hatching another 100 or so.

 

[Mrs MIA]

They mature at about the same rate as chickens... 20-24 weeks. If the conditions are right, they will start laying then. If not, probably in the Spring.

 

[TwoCrows]

Yeah, bobs mature slowly. So, judging from the time they were born, you will have to wait till spring for eggs.

 

[JJMR794]

Plan On Eggs In The Spring

 

[Josiah Woodfield]

My Bobwhites would often take 24 even 28 weeks to start laying. With that age coming in winter time, expect your birds to start laying come spring. Good luck!