The egg-laying cycle of quail usually lasts about 1 year. They are usually born 35-45 days to start laying eggs, during which there are 8-10 months of peak egg production, after which egg production will gradually decline until it enters the state of old age, and thus the female quail that has been kept for more than 1 year should be eliminated early and sold after fattening. Before laying eggs, quail often show weight gain, more responsive to environmental changes, sensitive to light.

A quail laying cycle is how long

1, the quail egg-laying period is generally about 1 year. Quail is usually born 35-45 days to start laying eggs, during which there are 8-10 months of peak egg production, after which egg production will gradually decline until the state of old age, so many female quail more than 1 year after rearing the need for timely elimination, after fattening sold for food.

2, quail life expectancy is generally about 2 years, the breeding period is usually concentrated in May-July. Males and females do not form a fixed mate relationship, but a male and female mating system, usually arriving at the breeding site soon after the male birds to occupy the area and start courting chirping. The female quail usually lays eggs from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Each clutch can produce 7-15 eggs that are white or olive-brown in color, scattered with brown or rust-colored spots, and the incubation period usually lasts 15-17 days.

Second, what are the signs of quail before laying eggs

1, weight gain

Quail before laying eggs, the weight will generally increase. During this period, pay attention to the feed should be fully supplied, fed with high-energy, high-protein diets, the proportion of calcium and phosphorus should be appropriate, the management should be fine, to ensure that the egg production rate of a steady rise.

2, responsive

Quail laying eggs before, more responsive to environmental changes, usually squatting in one place. At this time to ensure that the house is quiet, to avoid disturbing.

3, sensitive to light

Quail laying eggs before, more sensitive to light. At this time, the light should be shortened to avoid causing a decline in egg production.