Quail late laying eggs

[BeckieGoat]

Today is 8 weeks and no eggs from my coturnixes so far. I am sure that I have females, and have searched the habitat thoroughly. They have oyster shell and layer feed.

It may be that it is too hot (80-90 degrees F) or that I stress them out when I check on them.

My question is: when do I start worrying if they do not lay eggs today?

 

[JadeFarms]

With some it takes longer. Unfortunately for me, mine is 4 months and still no eggs. Give them some time and they should lay.

 

[Quailobsessed]

It can take longer than 8 weeks sometimes for many reasons. I had a female who didn't lay until she was 4 months old.

 

[Fenrisulfr]

Yes, mine from late September19 hatch started with 14 weeks to lay, as it was quite cold when I moved them out early November.

Also moving to a new habitat can make them pause to lay.

 

[Quailobsessed]

Yes, mine from late September19 hatch started with 14 weeks to lay, as it was quite cold when I moved them out early November.

Also moving to a new habitat can make them pause to lay.

I had two chicks hatch on 19th September last year!