Jumbo Pharaoh
Coturnix Quail

Jumbo Pharaoh

Large-bodied wild-type Coturnix quail selected for meat and egg production. Jumbo Pharaohs retain the classic brown Pharaoh plumage and are feather-sexable as juveniles.

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Jumbo Pharaoh Coturnix are a larger-bodied strain of Japanese quail with the classic wild-type brown, tan, and cream plumage. They are popular as a dual-purpose variety because they combine good egg production with a heavier mature body than standard Coturnix. Pharaoh coloration is also practical for flock management because males and females can usually be distinguished by breast plumage as they feather out: females develop a speckled breast, while males develop a more solid rust-colored breast. Jumbo size varies by bloodline, but well-selected birds commonly reach roughly 10–14 ounces or more under good management.

Egg characteristics

Cream to light tan eggs with dark brown mottling or speckling. Jumbo lines often produce somewhat larger eggs than standard Coturnix. Shell pattern varies naturally from hen to hen.

Temperament

Generally calm and manageable when raised with regular human contact. Like other Coturnix, they can startle and flush vertically when frightened, so secure housing is important. Jumbo Pharaoh lines are commonly described by breeders as calm or docile.

Sexing

Feather-sexable as juveniles. Females develop a lighter breast with dark speckling; males develop a more solid rust/cinnamon breast with little or no speckling. Sex differences often begin becoming visible around 3 weeks of age and become clearer as the birds mature.

Care notes

Provide a high-quality game bird or quail ration appropriate for age, constant clean water, good ventilation, and secure housing. Coturnix mature rapidly and need adequate protein during growth. Housing should prevent injuries from their strong vertical flight response and should avoid overcrowding. Maintain dry bedding or clean flooring and monitor social groups for aggression, especially among mature males.

Additional notes

Jumbo Pharaoh is a size-selected version of the classic Pharaoh/wild-type Coturnix, not a separate species. “Jumbo” describes body size, while “Pharaoh” describes the traditional wild-type plumage. Individual size, egg production, and hatch results vary by bloodline and management.

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Jumbo Pharaoh

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Estimated ready around Nov 20
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