I am delighted to announce that they are the proud parents of 25 out of 28 eggs

[cactipeat]

I am delighted to announce that Charles & Dianna are the proud parents of 25 out of 28 eggs incubated. Does anyone know the breeding life span for this pair of cortinix that are now docile pets of mine that I have become attached to and could never kill for food.

[jimmurray3]

cactipeat, I've heard of them living up to 5+ years this is what I've heard from different people.  on the hatch and  to TQP forum.  Jim

[cactipeat]

Cheers Jim, may I add that 1 doz of the eggs (giant) were purchased from ebay UK. working out at 6 pounds fifty pence including postage. So now I'm wondering what to do with all the eggs ha ha, I'm also thinking of pickling, selling the birds as pets & meat production for the family and so on. what versatile little creatures these are. Pete.

[bobhunter]

Life-span is often 1 to 2 years during which you can get 250  to 300 or more eggs. Like Jim says, some birds live longer.

[greyghost]

I disagree, my Coturnix Quail are three years old and producing eggs every day like clockwork. Ghost.

[cactipeat]

I lost 2 chicks today ONE WAS PURE WHITE, they just didn't eat or grow. The rest are very healthy looking and I still have a shade darker white as well as pure yellows, striped and a Misha masha.
As to there age and period of fertility i wonder whether pureness of breed and size are in the equation.

[greyghost]

I lost two hens over two days. I guess three years is about it for breeders. Boy do I feel like the FNG! Ghost.