![]() ![]() Unless you are an experienced Quail owner, this one may not be the best choice. NEW WORLD QUAIL: One New World Quail is called the “Bobwhite Quail” But take note, the New World Quail need an experienced caretaker or problems will arise. The Old World Quail are a great place to start in raising quail but there may be a few reasons to choose New World Quail. They will start to lay after they are sexually mature which is usually between 8 and 12 weeks of age.They can come in a wide variety of colors: White, Blue Faced, Cinnamon, Splash Pied, Normal Wild, Red Breasted. But their beautiful colors make up for their lack of snuggles.Although an indoor bird, they are not a bird to snuggle or handle.They usually are kept in an indoor aviary, a cage or aquarium. The wild Button Quail live in very warm climates, and therefore must be kept indoors in colder climates.They live between 3 and 5 years but the hens live a shorter life due to egg laying and the resulting depletion of calcium.The Button Quail are also called Chinese Blue Breasted Quail, Painted Quail, or King Quail. The other Old World Quail are called the Button Quail. Tuxedo: A stunning colored bird! This breed is produced by breeding a Texas A&M with a Tibetan. ![]() They come in pure white or white with brown spots on the head and back and have pure white meat.
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