What breed are these?

[mberry222]

I have never had quail before and was given some hatching eggs. I was only told that some of the eggs that were marked came from pied birds. I don't know if you can tell the breed at a young age. A few of the birds are lighter in color and smaller. Thanks for any help.

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

The kinda look like pheasants?

 

[JJMR794]

Bob White Chicks--- No Doubt About It

 

[mberry222]

So what about the lighter color and smaller chicks? Are they bob white as well? At what age can they be sexed? Thanks for the quick reply!

 

[huntercf]

Bobwhites, I just hatched some last week and they look exactly the same. Were the eggs white? If so they are bobwhites.

 

[mberry222]

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yes all of the eggs where white.

 

[JJMR794]

Yeppers Thems Bobs --- They Can Be Color Sexed At About 12-14 Wks Old Once They Transition From Juvenile Feathering To Adult Feathering. Males Have Dark Brown And White Striped Heads, Females Tan And Brown Striped Heads.

 

[huntercf]

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yes all of the eggs where white.

Now you know for sure, bobwhites. Coturnix eggs are tan with brown spots, Gambels and Blue scale are cream with tan/brown spots. Enjoy them they are beautiful birds.