Breeds of Quails
Quails have several breeds known in the country. The native breed popularly known as pugo is the most common quail raised. This breed is mostly found in the field and forest but has been domesticated.
The Japanese-Taiwan breed is also known as Chinese quail and one of the most popular breed raised in the country. The female has a gray underside flecked with darker feathers, while the male has reddish feathers on the underside. The eggs are small and egg production is lower.
Japanese Seattle is an American breed. The color of the feather at the base of its head is maroon. They lay more eggs than Japanese-Taiwan and this breed is recommended for beginners.
Black tuxedo with a white spot on the breast and silver white with black eyes are other available breeds that are also recommended for eggs and meat production.
Negro-black or grayish black.
Selecting a good breed and laying capacity of the birds are important factors to consider in quail production.
Japanese Taiwan
Japanese Seattle
Japanese Tuxedo
The Japanese-Taiwan breed is also known as Chinese quail and one of the most popular breed raised in the country. The female has a gray underside flecked with darker feathers, while the male has reddish feathers on the underside. The eggs are small and egg production is lower.
Japanese Seattle is an American breed. The color of the feather at the base of its head is maroon. They lay more eggs than Japanese-Taiwan and this breed is recommended for beginners.
Black tuxedo with a white spot on the breast and silver white with black eyes are other available breeds that are also recommended for eggs and meat production.
Negro-black or grayish black.
Selecting a good breed and laying capacity of the birds are important factors to consider in quail production.
Japanese Taiwan
Japanese Seattle
Japanese Tuxedo