How long do Coturnix quail female layer’s typically live for?

[vanessamariex]

I’m curious because I have 12 females for 2 years one just died , no injuries I could see her eyes were shut and feet clenched her feet did appear veiny but she was cold to the touch im sure that’s typically what happens when they die from being pale may she rest in peace,.. how long do your layers live to? She’s the first one to pass im just concerned if it’s something contagious that will pass to the rest of the girls …
Any recommendations of supplements to keep my girls healthy???


Also please some advice on what to do with her body I don’t want her to be ate by bugs by digging her in the dirt.. ((

 

[GodLovesU]

Posting what breed they are would help clarify the answer.

 

[Nabiki]

If you're talking about coturnix hens, two years is not uncommon. If you are giving them artificial light to keep them laying year 'round, it's really common since not letting them have the winter break from laying shortens their lifespans.

Other than that, you might think about their diet, housing, and stress levels if you want to extend their lives.

As for the body, burying, burning, composting, etc., are all pretty natural ways to dispose of the body.

 

[vanessamariex]

If you're talking about coturnix hens, two years is not uncommon. If you are giving them artificial light to keep them laying year 'round, it's really common since not letting them have the winter break from laying shortens their lifespans.

Other than that, you might think about their diet, housing, and stress levels if you want to extend their lives.

As for the body, burying, burning, composting, etc., are all pretty natural ways to dispose of the body.

I’m sorry your answer confused me. So it two years usually the life span of a coturnix quail? They were never in artificial light.

 

[vanessamariex]

Posting what breed they are would help clarify the answer.

Sorry! It’s coturnix !

 

[Nabiki]

I’m sorry your answer confused me. So it two years usually the life span of a coturnix quail? They were never in artificial light.

Coturnix quail live 2-5 years. If they start dying at two years, I would suspect that their diet, home, or other factors are less than ideal for a long life.

One dying at that age happens. If you start losing all of them at two years, something isn't ideal in their environment. I have hens that are about four years old now. They aren't laying as much as they used to, but I plan to let them live out their lives.