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Publication Date

6-1975

Series Number

Bulletin 3963

Abstract

Quail were first domesticated about a thousand years ago, but it was not until the beginning of this century that they were used for meat and egg production.

Commercial quail production is common in many parts of Asia, particularly where there are Chinese communities. In 1965, it was reported that the quail industry in Japan was second in size only to that of the domestic fowl in terms of avian species. Fried or roasted quail and hard boiled eggs are commonly offered for sale in various parts of Asia. Quail eggs are also sought after for sharks fin soup.

A few specialised quail farms exist in Britain and many restaurants in Italy feature quail on their menu.

In some countries, notably the United States, quail are specially raised to release for shooting purposes. Their habit of flying upwards in a straight line when flushed, appeals to the game bird hunter, as does the excellent flavour of their flesh.

Recently, considerable attention has been given to Japanese quail for their use as pilot animals in poultry research work. Their value lies in the fact that they need only one-tenth of the space needed for laying hens and can produce three or four generations in the one year.

Number of Pages

8

Publisher

Western Australian Department of Agriculture

City

Perth

Keywords

Quail, Quail farming, Western Australia

Disciplines

Agribusiness | Food Science | Poultry or Avian Science

Comments

A Country Hour Broadcast Talk May 12, 1975.

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Bulletin No 3963 - Raising quail

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