Quail breeds
Find a quail that suits what you want it for and the rules where you live. Tick two or three to compare them.
3 breeds · checked October 9, 2026
Purpose
Also
| Compare | Purpose | Temperament | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting preserves, Dog training, Meat, Eggs | 6–7 oz | 90–200 | Social, Prone to feather-pecking | $2.30–$3.00 | |||
| Aviary bird, Pet, Research | 1–1.4 oz | Ground-dwelling, Vocal, Males fight | |||||
| Eggs, Meat, Research, Youth projects | 4–6 oz | 200–300 | Easily startled, Territorial |
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How to choose a quail breed
- Decide what it's for. Filter by purpose first, then compare the breeds that are left.
- Check the permit line. Each breed page says what we found on wildlife agency pages about needing a licence. Check your own state before you buy.
- Read the beginner rating. The note beside it on each breed page says what earned the score and what cost it points.
- Look at who it suits. Every breed page lists who the breed is a good fit for and who should look elsewhere.
What the columns mean
Adult weight is for a full-grown bird. If sources disagree, you see the widest range.
Eggs per year is left empty where we found no source for a figure.
Beginner rating is our own 1 to 5 score. Five is the easiest to live with.
Chick price comes from asking prices on seller pages. It is left empty where we found fewer than two dated seller pages.