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Is Jumbo Pharaoh a breed, a colour, or a size of quail? Part two of the Japanese quail genetics series shows what actually lies behind the name and why it matters when you choose your stock.
Did you know that quails made it to space before most people? In 1990, the first birds hatched outside Earth aboard the Mir station. And they were Japanese quails. A story of failures, breakthroughs, and surprises.
Spraddle leg, scissor beak, wry neck and prolapse find every Japanese quail breeder sooner or later. For each of the 9 chick problems the article gives the cause, treatment and the risk of recurrence in the next batch.
Breed or line? Dominant or recessive gene? What is the difference between a colour variety and a mutation? A glossary of the basic terms you will keep meeting in every article in our Japanese quail genetics series.
A complete guide to quail egg incubation. Exact temperatures, humidity levels, turning schedule and lockdown - everything you need to know for a successful hatch.
The quail is one of the few animals that became part of an alphabet. Discover how ancient Egyptians immortalised the quail in stone and why this little bird appears in words for power, priesthood, and sunrise.
Selection, storage and preparation of hatching eggs step by step. A guide to boost your chances of successful hatching.
