The African Harlequin Quail - Coturnix delegorguei
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The African Harlequin quail is the newest type of quail I
am currently keeping. It vanished from the US for many years
but has resurfaced and is apparently doing well. I have bred
quite a few in the last 2 years and they are one of the most
enjoyable quail I have ever kept.
These quail are native to the southern part of the African
Continent and apparently have been kept and bred in European
aviaries for many decades.
Harlequin quail are larger than Button Quail but smaller
than Coturnix quail, I would said 2 times larger than a Button
and 1/3 the size of the average large Coturnix.
They are extremely tame compared to all other types of quail
and very curious about their owners, to the point of being at
your feet constantly if you are in their aviary.
They mature fast, about 10 weeks of age and females are laying
eggs. The eggs are about 2 times the size of a Button quail egg
and they hatch in 15 days. This is the shortest incubation period
of any quail I have kept.
The young are very easy to raise, with the same requirements
as any similar quail chick.
I really like this new quail and hope I will have them for
many years to come.
Oddly the Mearns quail, a very rare and difficult species
to keep from the Southwestern US is sometimes called the Harlequin
quail. So do not confuse the native North American species with
this African Quail.
LOTS OF FRESH
EGGS AVAILABLE DAILY
Harlequin Quail Eggs
75¢ each, minimum order 25 eggs
25 EGGS FOR $18.75
plus $12 for shipping
TOTAL $30.75
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Chris Doutt
13695 W Washington St. Ext #2
Corry, PA 16407-9655
Phone 814-964-4048
Harlequin Quail Pairs
NO BIRDS FOR SALE
AT THIS TIME OF YEAR
BUT WILL HAVE SOME
LATER, IF INTERESTD CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFO
Chris Doutt
13695 W Washington St. Ext #2
Corry, PA 16407-9655
Phone 814-964-4048 for more info
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