Calico Coturnix Quail Hatching Eggs – Speckled Beauty & Reliable Layers

Calico Coturnix quail hatching eggs offer a fun and colorful twist on traditional quail raising. Known for producing birds with mottled, freckled, and patchy feather patterns, the Calico variety brings unique visual diversity to your flock while maintaining the reliable traits Coturnix quail are loved for — fast maturity, steady egg production, and gentle temperament.

🪶 About the Calico Coturnix Variety

• Feather Pattern & Color: Calico Coturnix quail hatch with a variety of speckled, patchy, and multi-toned feathering, often combining white, brown, tan, and gray. No two birds look exactly alike, making this variety ideal for keepers who enjoy visual variety.

• Genetic Note: The Calico patterning is not a single color morph, but the result of complex genetic combinations, producing randomized and charming feather distributions across each hatch.

• Temperament: Like all Coturnix quail, Calicos are gentle, manageable, and excellent for beginners.

• Egg Production: Expect strong, consistent egg laying — hens typically begin around 6–8 weeks of age and lay up to 250+ eggs per year.

• Housing Compatibility: These birds do well in colony pens, cages, or aviaries, and are well-suited to urban backyard setups, homesteads, and classrooms.

💡 Why Choose Calico Coturnix Hatching Eggs?

Calico quail are ideal for hobbyists and families who want birds that are both productive and visually unique. Watching the variety of colors emerge as chicks feather out makes every hatch a surprise — perfect for educational projects or those who want to add artistic beauty to their aviary.

Each egg is collected fresh from healthy breeder flocks selected for consistent laying and pattern diversity, and packed with care to support a safe journey and strong fertility.

🔑 Key Features & Benefits

• Fertile hatching eggs from a Calico-pattern Coturnix line

• Produces freckled, mottled, and mixed-color feathering

• Reliable layers with early egg maturity

• Suitable for backyard, classroom, or small farm setups

• Great for beginner hatchers or breeders adding visual appeal to their flock

🐣 Incubation Guide (Quick Reference)

• Incubation time: 17–18 days

• Temperature: 99.5°F

• Humidity: 45–50% during first 14 days; 65–70% at lockdown

• Pre-incubation rest: 12–24 hours, pointed end down

• Do not wash eggs — preserve the natural protective bloom

As with all hatching projects, hatch rates depend on incubation methods, equipment quality, and handling. While results can vary, these eggs are sourced from vibrant, active breeder flocks maintained for fertility, appearance, and temperament.