A 4 feet x 8 feet x 1foot high cage can house 250-300 layers. The flooring and all sides are made of 1/2-inch mesh welded wire while the top or cover should be of lawanit to prevent the birds from flying. The quail has a tendency to fly upwards if the top of the cage is made of mesh wire, and this may cause head injuries.Ĭages can also be made smaller (2 feet x 4 feet x 1 foot) and stacked in four decks, with 3 to 4 inches between the decks. A large number of birds can thus be raised in a very small space. The cage can be placed under any roof, under an elevated house, or in a garage. Quail are easy to raise and the housing required is not as complicated as for chickens. To insure success, select a good breed and buy stock from a reliable breeder. Good chicks will cost about P 8.50 day old. Some selected breeders may cost as much as P 35.00 each. The Japanese Taiwan breed is commonly raised in the Philippines. However, its eggs are small compared to those of improved breeds, and egg production is lower. It has also been found to be susceptible to respiratory diseases. The six other breeds listed are all good. They are heavy egg producers and are resistant to diseases.įor beginners, the Japanese Seattle is recommended as it is a heavy egg producer and the male can be easily recognized by the color of its feathers as early as 30 days of age. This means a saving on feeds, as the male can be culled and sold as broilers. Silver – White with black eyes from the Canaan Valley, Egypt. Japanese Seattle – This is as an American breed similar to the Japanese Taiwan it has jersey (rust-maroon) feathers at the base of the heads.ĥ. Tuxedo – Black with a white spot on the breast.Ħ. This quail is not suitable for commercial production.Ģ. Japanese Taiwan – Popularly known as “Chinese Quail”. It has dark brown feathers mixed with white and gray. The female has a gray underside flecked with darker feathers, while the male has many reddish feathers on the underside.ģ. The different Quail breeds found in the Philippines are:ġ. Native – Found in the fields and forests the common “pugo”. Many people are unfamiliar with the breeds of quail being raised in the Philippines Today. Some are surprised to learn that there is a white quail.Īll the popular breeds used for eggs and meat commercial production are sub-varieties of the Corturnix species, which is able to produce eggs throughout the year. Many people who go into quail raising are usually hobbyist who are not income-conscious. On a commercial scale, quail raising has not attracted the interest of the investors because of the lack of data particularly with regards to feeding. The true or Old World quail is a migratory bird that can be found in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The American quail (sometimes called “partridge”) and is non-migratory.
The quail, locally known as pugo, is a small game bird found in temperate and tropical regions throughout the world. The moderate start-up costs for raising quail are well worth it. Quail raising is not expensive, easy, provides very healthy low-fat white meat, and supplies the fertilizer you need for your home garden. Quails by some distinction are classified as “game-hunting” birds and as such, quails should not be compared with chicken, whose requirements are different.
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