about the egg

facts

  • A quail sets ( with sufficient light amount ) every 16 to 24 hours an egg.
  • A quail egg weighs about 11 to 15g ( light line rather 9- 11g , 14 - 16g more quail mast ) .
  • A chicken egg is approximately 4-5 quail eggs.
  • Quail eggs are slightly more aromatic than chicken eggs .
  • The quail has a tougher than the chicken egg amnion .
  • Quail eggs are eaten raw help against various allergies, sensitivities and intolerances , as well as the vitality and potency increase ( Wachteleikur ) .
  • The mottling and staining of the eggs is specific for each hen .
  • A hen knows the mottling and color of their eggs, and always puts it (if possible) to the ground on which they are best camouflaged.
  • For 1g quail egg takes about 3g feed. ( with winter about 6 - 8g)
  • Quail eggs have less cholesterol , but more vitamins and iron than chicken eggs .
  • For people who suffer from an egg allergy , quail eggs can be an alternative.
  • A quail egg (10g) contains approximately : 1.7 g protein , 1.1 g fat, 0.12 g carbohydrates, minerals such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus , iron, vitamin A, vitamin B , vitamin E, vitamin D and vitamin K as essential amino acids.
  • A quail egg contains about 15-16 calories.
  • Quail eggs are cooled almost incorruptible . ( they are " dry " one only , but remain edible )
  • The first eggs of a quail are much smaller ( 8g - 10g 13g - 15g where normally would ) , but after a few days eggs are laid with normal weight.