{"product_id":"jumbo-italian-sparkly-coturnix-quail","title":"Jumbo Italian Sparkly Coturnix Quail","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour-Enhanced Variety | Distinctive Feather Patterns | Exceptional Layers | Specialist Breeding Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoturnix japonica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour Variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italian Sparkly (Fawn Sparkly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the striking beauty of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJumbo Italian Sparkly Coturnix Quail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a premium colour-enhanced variety combining the warm golden, honey-yellow and creamy-buff plumage of the Italian Coturnix with the distinctive dark feather markings produced by the fascinating Sparkly mutation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is an exceptionally attractive bird displaying rich golden tones, enhanced feather contrast and intricate patterning that sets it apart from conventional Italian Coturnix quails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Genetics \u0026amp; Breeding Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSparkly mutation acts as a colour and pattern enhancer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, intensifying the visual contrast of the bird's natural plumage and producing distinctive dark barring and markings across its feathers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen combined with the Italian colour variety, Sparkly creates an eye-catching interplay of golden pigmentation and darker feather detailing, making these birds particularly desirable among colour genetics enthusiasts and specialist breeders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSparkly is associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMC1R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pigmentation pathway and is generally described by breeders as exhibiting incomplete dominance. Its appearance may vary depending on the other colour mutations present and whether the bird carries one or two copies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir distinctive appearance, combined with selectively bred Jumbo characteristics, makes them an excellent addition to any ornamental or specialist Coturnix breeding programme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Our Jumbo Italian Sparkly Quails?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Colouration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful golden-yellow and creamy-buff plumage enhanced by distinctive Sparkly markings and contrasting feather patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Colour Genetics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An exciting variety for breeders interested in colour enhancement, inheritance and developing visually distinctive breeding lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Egg Layers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Healthy hens can produce approximately 250–300 eggs annually under optimal management conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended Productivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With excellent nutrition and care, hens may remain productive for approximately two years, although peak egg production generally occurs during their first laying year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJumbo Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Selectively bred for a fuller body structure and desirable size characteristics, with mature weights depending on genetics, sex and management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hens generally begin laying at approximately 6–8 weeks of age under favourable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeather Sexing Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italian-based Sparkly quails may display sex-related differences in their facial and breast plumage from approximately 3–4 weeks of age. However, Sparkly markings can complicate identification, and feather sexing should not be considered completely reliable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Golden Addition to Your Breeding Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're an experienced breeder exploring advanced Coturnix colour genetics or an enthusiast seeking something truly distinctive, our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJumbo Italian Sparkly Coturnix Quails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offer an exceptional combination of ornamental beauty, productive potential and specialist breeding appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir radiant golden plumage, enhanced feather detailing and fascinating genetic characteristics make them a standout addition to any carefully managed Coturnix collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a touch of golden brilliance to your flock with our premium Jumbo Italian Sparkly Coturnix Quails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Individual feather patterns, colour intensity and Sparkly expression may vary between birds. 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