Quail Fact Friday!
When it comes to nesting, bobwhite quail don’t follow a calendar – they follow the sun.
As days get longer, increasing daylight (aka photoperiod) triggers the breeding and nesting season. Studies have demonstrated that increasing daylight hours can stimulate egg production in captive settings. However, in wild populations, environmental conditions also play a significant role in determining the timing and success of nesting.
Habitat, temperature, rainfall, and food availability all determine when hens will lay – and how successful their nests will be.
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