Benefits of quail farming

The benefits of quail farming are described below.

• Quail is a small sized bird so it can be raised in small place.
• Food cost of quail is comparatively lower than chicken or other bird.
• Diseases are less in quail.
• Quail grows very fast.
• Easily manageable and do not need specialized attention
• Start laying eggs at the age of 6-7 weeks.
• Baby quail come out from egg within 16-18 days.
• Meat and eggs of quail is very delicious and nutritious.
• Quail farming needs small capital and labor.
• Quail can be raised successfully in commercial method.
• Quail is a very strong bird.
• Quail meat contain less fat. So, it is suitable for high blood pressure patients.
• They produce 1 kg by consuming 3kg food.
• They do not incubate egg. So, chicken or incubator is needed to produce baby quail.
• 6-7 quail can be raised in the place needed for one chicken.
• As the eggs are small in size so it’s price is low than other birds egg. As a result all types of people can buy their eggs.
• As the primary cost is low so the business can be started with little investment.
• 6-8 quail can be raised in 0.91 squire netter area.
• Feed converting efficiency of quail is very good 3:1.
• A better tool to alleviate poverty.
• Promotes body and brain development in children
•  Best balanced food for pregnant and nursing mothers