What color is my quail? A brief intro to common colors in Coturnix ...
Apr 2, 2025 · A brief compilation of coturnix quail color genetics information and descriptions with links to pictures and breeders.
Keeping, Breeding, and Raising Button quail - BackYard Chickens
Jun 19, 2023 · These birds are native to Asia, Africa, Australia, and China, but now commonly bred in captivity, primarily for pet, exhibition, and food purposes. The true name of the most commonly kept …
Common Chicken Breeds That Lay Colored Eggs - BackYard Chickens
Feb 21, 2022 · Dorking chickens are unique birds with funny names, but they lay beautiful cream-colored eggs. The roots of these chickens can be traced back to the Roman Empire, making them …
Choosing the Right Breed of Quail for your Backyard
Jun 8, 2023 · Like California Quail, they are less commonly found in backyard flocks. Button Quail: These small and colorful birds are often kept as pets or for ornamental purposes. They are not …
How to Raise Peafowl: Information on the Basics - BackYard Chickens
Oct 25, 2014 · How to Raise Peafowl: Information on the Basics Peafowl are a beautiful bird whom people love to see. Their big, blue and green colors will take your breath away. They are one of the …
Tinamou-the rare South American bird that lays shiny, iridescent eggs ...
Jul 6, 2015 · Its the closest thing to the goose that lays the golden eggs that exists outside of fairytales. The Tinamou-looks somewhat quail or partridge like with an elegant shape, but more closely related …
Quail Species and How To Pick The Right Bird For You
Dec 18, 2014 · These birds are never kept as meat birds but rather for the beauty this bird carries. You will need a license from the Fish and Wildlife Service to keep this bird. Montezuma Quail Blue Scale …
Lady Amherst's pheasant facts & breeding - BackYard Chickens
Jun 12, 2023 · Place or origin: The Lady Amherst’s Pheasant is native to Burma and China but was introduced to England in 1828 by the Governor-General of Bengal, William Pitt Amherst. The Lady …
Ask about Roosters: How to Deal with Aggression, Explained.
Mar 21, 2025 · I have raised, rescued and rehabilitated various species of farmed and domestic animals the majority of my life. Recently I have implemented a program specifically for "problem" roos; I …
Best colored egg layers - BackYard Chickens
Jan 9, 2021 · Araucanas are definitely beautiful birds! EGG AMOUNT: 250 eggs EGG LAYING AGE: Around 7 months TEMPERAMENT: They can either be the sweetest chicken or the most flighty The …