The Northern Bobwhite Quail is one of the most common species of gamebirds in the U.S. These very little birds are great flyers and excellent for training hunting dogs. Males have a white throat and brow stripe bordered by black compared to brown colored females.
Bobwhite Quail mature in just 16 weeks and dress at 7-9 oz. Female Bobwhite Quail will begin laying eggs at 24 weeks, and are prolific layers.
The name "Bobwhite" derives from its characteristic whistling call.
Minimum order 30 Bobwhite Quail chicks. Different breeds of quail cannot be mixed to meet a minimum order.
We recommend checking with your state wildlife or regulatory agency before placing an order for gamebirds.
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AVAILABILITY
This breed may be available for future dates.
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Q&A
Hi, can you send eggs and chicks to Canada?
We are unable to provide quail chicks or quail hatching eggs for transportation into Canada.
Can you buy 15 coturnix and 15 bobwhite to meet the 30 minimum?
Sorry, we are unable to safely ship Coturnix quail chicks and Bobwhite Quail chicks in the same shipping box. Our shipping minimum is 30 Coturnix and/or 30 Bobwhite.
What is the difference in the 2 options of quail?
3S or just S
Thanks
D
Hello Dee, the only difference is getting 30 or 100.
BWQ3S Bobwhite Quail (min 30) Unsexed
BWQS Bobwhite Quail (min 100) Unsexed
Hope this helps!
Can you have quail and chickens in the same coop?
Quail are very small birds compared to chickens. Quail require a higher protein feed than chickens. We do not suggest housing quail and chickens in the same coop.
Do you sell quail eggs ?
Yes, we offer quail hatching eggs.
https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/quail_eggs.html
Do you sell feed for quail?
We sell Organic Wild Game Bird Feed. See our downloadable Caring for Bobwhite Quail for nutritional needs when raising quail.
What is the minimum order for Bobwhite Quail?
The minimum for Bobwhite Quail is 30 chicks. Quail are very tiny and that ensures the chicks have enough body heat during shipping.
Which type of quail lays the most eggs?
Bobwhite Quail are the most prolific layers.
How old are Bobwhite Quail chicks at the time they are shipped?
They are hatched and shipped on the same day.
Is it possible to order an assortment of quail?
Sorry, we do not sell quail assortments.
Do you sell adult quail?
Sorry, we do not carry adult quail.
Do I need a permit to order Bobwhite Quail?
We recommend checking with the regulatory agency in your state that controls wildlife management to see if a permit is needed.
Are quail winter hardy?
Quail are typically not winter hardy birds.
How big of an area does one need for quail?
We suggest 1/4 square foot per quail chick to start. Be careful not overcrowd them. As they mature, increase their area to 1 square foot per bird.
Good birdsThey shipped out on the 6th and I received them on the 7th of July they seemed healthy that night I lost 15 of them I spoke with a older gentleman that I new he came and showed me something that I was doing wrong and I didn’t loss anymore he also told me if you loss 15 to 20 out of 100 that’s normal
Lenville
Mostly DeadFrom Iowa to WV the young birds had no heat and were shipped with little or no heat for at least 24 hours. They were under a week old. Out of 35 birds seven are still alive. Temperature in brooder is perfect - food, water, substrate - it’s all these - it seems like other people are also experiencing this problem. While I expect replacement birds I’m tempted to take a refund and go elsewhere so they don’t kill more birds. Obviously the shipping method isn’t working. I was told to call back on Monday, today being Friday. I doubt there is much I can do for them. It is mid to late May 2023.