what type should i buy?

[silkielover5]

so im thinking about getting into quail. what breed do you experts recrememd? i want pretty ones that i could show well. i also would breed them? could you also post tips and pictures. thank you

 

[bfrancis]

All quail are pretty! Seriously though, if you've never had quail before...start with coturnix, they are the easiest to care for and come in a multitude of different colors. When you get comfortable with the characteristics of quail, then look into the other varieties.

Keep in mind that Native North American quail could require permits to keep and or sell. You'll need to research that with your state's conservation dept. It will save you fines and headaches later.

Coturnix are not native, they are Asian...so no permits required...in most areas in way (still research before you buy)

good luck!

edited to add a photo

 

[thekid]

Coturnix Quail are great starter quail

 

[thekid]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=102281

 

[quailmale]

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In florida you do need a permit for over 50 Quail including Coturnix.

 

[JJMR794]

Coturnix are not native, they are Asian...so no permits required...in most areas in way (still research before you buy)

INCORRECT IN MANY AREAS. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR STATE LAWS.

THERE'S A LINK HERE IN THE STICKY SECTION, OR GRAB YOUR PHONE BOOK, LOOK IN THE BLUE (GOVT LISTINGS) PAGES IN THE VERY FRONT AND FIND THE NUMBER FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE/ DNR AND CALL THEM ~ THEY CAN ADVISE YOU MOST CORRECTLY AS THEY WILL BE THE ONES ISSUEING ANY CITATIONS OR TAKING YOU INTO CUSTODY FOR LEGAL INFRACTIONS COMMITED​

 

[blackhawk44]

coturnix are easy to take care of but gambles are fun to watch

 

[bfrancis]

Quote:
INCORRECT IN MANY AREAS. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR STATE LAWS.

THERE'S A LINK HERE IN THE STICKY SECTION, OR GRAB YOUR PHONE BOOK, LOOK IN THE BLUE (GOVT LISTINGS) PAGES IN THE VERY FRONT AND FIND THE NUMBER FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE/ DNR AND CALL THEM ~ THEY CAN ADVISE YOU MOST CORRECTLY AS THEY WILL BE THE ONES ISSUEING ANY CITATIONS OR TAKING YOU INTO CUSTODY FOR LEGAL INFRACTIONS COMMITED

THAT'S WHY I ADDED THE "RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BUY", BUT THANKS FOR REITERATING WHAT I ALREADY SAID.

 

[mochicken]

lol now boys

 

[7L Farm]

Their all hard to take care of it's everyday.