Japanese Quail
Japanese quail is the most common domestic quail in Norway and should not be confused with Common quail, which is a wild quail species.
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Species
There are many different quail species, some more common than others in quail keeping. Here you get an overview of the most relevant species and what they are suitable for. I write more in-depth about the quails I have personal experience with.
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Quail for Beginners
A safe choice for those who are completely new to quail keeping.
Ornamental & Hobby Quail
Beautiful birds that can be kept for decoration and as a hobby.
Blue-breasted quail
Blue-breasted quail, also known as Button quail, is one of the world's smallest quail species. They are attentive and often good at hatching their own chicks.
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California Quail
California quail is a stunning bird with a recognisable feather crest on its head. The males also have beautiful contrasts in grey, brown and white, while the females are more discreetly coloured.
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Gambel's Quail
Gambel's quail is an eye-catching species that a few enthusiasts have introduced into Norwegian quail farming, and it is considered somewhat unusual here.
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Montezuma Quail
The Montezuma quail is a compact quail species with a distinctive appearance. The male has an eye-catching black-and-white pattern on his face, while the female is more discreet in colour.
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Northern Bobwhite
Northern Bobwhite, also known as Bobwhite quail is a very charming quail with lots of personality and interesting sounds.
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Scaled Quail
The Scaled quail has striking plumage with light blue/grey tones and a "shell pattern" on its chest and back. Both the Norwegian and English names refer to this scale pattern.
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Productive Quail
Species well suited for egg and meat production.
Japanese Quail
Japanese quail is the most common domestic quail in Norway and should not be confused with Common quail, which is a wild quail species.
Read about Japanese Quail→Northern Bobwhite
Northern Bobwhite, also known as Bobwhite quail is a very charming quail with lots of personality and interesting sounds.
Read about Northern Bobwhite→Wild Quail
Wild species not kept in captivity, but interesting to learn about.
Common Quail
The Common quail is the only quail that lives wild in Norway. It should not be confused with Japanese quail, which is the most common in hobby keeping.
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