Quail Egg Production Flashcards
(46 cards)
Quails by some distinction are classified as
“game-hunting” birds
Quail raising is ____ you need for your home garden. The moderate start-up costs for raising quail are well worth it.
not expensive,
easy,
provides very healthy low-fat white meat,
supplies the fertilizer
The quail, locally known as ____, is a small game bird found in temperate and tropical regions throughout the world.
pugo
The ____ is a migratory bird that can be found in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The American quail (sometimes called “partridge”) and is non-migratory.
true or Old World quail
On a commercial scale, quail raising has not attracted the interest of the investors because of the ____ particularly with regards to feeding. Many people who go into quail raising are usually hobbyist who are not income-conscious.
lack of data
-Found in the fields and forests; the common “pugo”. This quail is not suitable for commercial production.
-are heavy egg producers and are resistant to diseases.
Native
– 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.
- 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.
Japanese Taiwan
-This is as an American breed similar to the Japanese Taiwan; it has jersey (rust maroon) feathers at the base of the heads.
-a heavy egg producer and the male can be easily recognized by the color of its feathers as early as 30 days of age.
Japanese Seattle
-Black or grayish black.
-are heavy egg producers and are resistant to diseases.
Negro
-Black with a white spot on the breast.
-are heavy egg producers and are resistant to diseases.
Tuxedo
-White with black eyes; from the Canaan Valley, Egypt.
-are heavy egg producers and are resistant to diseases.
Silver
what is the optimum male to female ratio
1 male : 4 female
Good chicks will cost about ____ day old. Some selected breeders may cost as much as ____ each.
P 8.50
P 35.00
productive lifespan of quails
14-16 months
It is expected that ____% of all female quail lay one egg daily
80-98%
The quails are replaced after. Culled quails are sold for their meat for ____ pesos per price
10-12 pesos
*HOUSING
The cages should be ____; because they are the greatest enemy of the birds.
rat-proof
*HOUSING
Cages can also be made smaller (2 feet x 4 feet x 1 foot) and stacked in ____ 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.
four decks, with 3 to 4 inches between the decks.
*HOUSING
A ____ high cage can house ____ 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.
4 feet x 8 feet x 1foot
250-300
*Space required for quails (per bird)
Chick stage (1-15 day old),
Japanese: 2 1⁄2” x 2 1⁄2”
American: 2 1⁄2” x 2 1⁄2”
*Space required for quails (per bird)
Growing stage (16- 35 days old)
Japanese: 3′′ x 3′′
American: 3 1⁄2” x 3 1⁄2 “
*Space required for quails (per bird)
Laying stage (36 days old & up)
Japanese: 3 1⁄2” x 3 1⁄2”
American: 4 1⁄2 ” x 4 1⁄2 “
*FEEDS AND FEEDING
Quail can be fed with any quail feeds at the rate of one kilo for every __ quail layers per day. Add finely ground ____ to produce stronger and thicker shells.
50 quail
shell (limestone)
*FEEDS AND FEEDING
Keep feed in the troughs all the time, as feeding should be continuous ____ to get higher egg production. Light should be provided so the birds will continue to eat at night. If this is done, some birds may lay ____ eggs in 24 hours.
24 hours every day
two eggs
