How much does a quail cost? Seven easy ways to tell male from female

Quail, also known as the Japanese quail, is a particularly small bird. Because of its high nutritional value and the fact that its eggs can not only be boiled in hot pot but also made into pickled eggs, it has extremely high practical value, and it is now farmed in many regions. So how much does a quail cost roughly per bird? How do you tell male from female?

1. Introduction to quail:

1. Can quail fly?

Quail can fly, but not for very long. Usually they only fly a little when startled, then hide in the grass. They are generally seen in marshes, lakes and shrublands.

2. How big can quail grow?

Quail are very small in size. Adults generally grow to 14-18cm, with a tail about 4cm long, and weigh 66-118g, so unless you look closely it is hard to notice them. Their lifespan is also very short, generally only 1-3 years, but with good care they can live up to 10 years.

2. How much does a quail cost roughly per bird?

Quail market prices vary, generally around 4-10 yuan per bird, but prices differ depending on breed, place of origin, market and method of sale. For example, at the Ruixiang Special Breeding Farm in Jiaxiang County, white-feathered breeding quail sell for about 8 yuan each; in Nanchang County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, native quail cost about 6 yuan each on the market; and in Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, yellow-feathered quail cost about 4 yuan each on the market. In short, if you buy at a wholesale market it is about 4 yuan per bird, while at retail it may be about 10 yuan per bird, so the exact price still needs to be checked at your local market.

3. How do you tell male from female quail?

Method 1, look at the breast: if the breast has speckles scattered on it, it is female; if there are no speckles, it is male.

Method 2, look at the reproductive organs: if the cloacal mucosa is yellow and there is a small genital protrusion in the center of the lower wall, it is female; if the cloacal mucosa is pale black and there is no small genital protrusion in the center of the lower wall, it is male.

Method 3, look at feather color: if the feathers on the breast and cheeks are gray with black spots, it is female; if the feathers on the breast and cheeks are reddish brown, it is male.

Method 4, different body shape: those with a loose build and greater body weight are female; those with a compact build and lower body weight are male.

Method 5, look at the chest: after 15 days of growth, if both sides of the chest are mainly deep black, it is female; if the chest is mainly brown and the chin is somewhat reddish brown, it is male.

Method 6, listen to the call: a soft, faint call usually means female; a short, loud call usually means male.

Method 7, look at the droppings: droppings with no foamy attachments mean female; droppings with foamy attachments mean male.

Overall, quail market prices vary, and one can generally be bought for around 4-10 yuan, but because breeds and markets differ, prices will vary somewhat, so when buying it is best to check your local market. In addition, male and female quail are easy to identify; you can easily distinguish them by body shape, feather color, call, reproductive organs and other features, so if you are not sure how to tell them apart when buying, you can use the few tips above to identify them.