{"product_id":"jumbo-rosetta-coturnix-quail","title":"Jumbo Rosetta Coturnix Quail","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich chocolate-brown plumage, beautiful feather detailing, and distinctive Extended Brown genetics — the Jumbo Rosetta Coturnix Quail is a striking addition to any ornamental or specialty breeding flock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem\u003eCoturnix japonica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColour Variety: Rosetta\u003cbr\u003eSize Classification: Jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJumbo Rosetta Coturnix Quail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautifully coloured variety characterised by deep chocolate-brown, mahogany, and warm reddish-brown plumage. Its rich pigmentation is complemented by delicate lighter feather markings, creating subtle contrast across the head, back, wings, and body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the traditional Pharaoh Coturnix, the Rosetta displays a darker overall appearance due to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended Brown (EB) mutation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This mutation produces a distinctive chocolate-coloured appearance while retaining lighter feather striations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs part of our Jumbo Coturnix range, these birds are bred from larger-bodied lines, displaying the broad breast, rounded body structure, and sturdy frame associated with Jumbo Coturnix quail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich Rosetta Colouration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep chocolate-brown, mahogany, and reddish-brown plumage with delicate lighter feather markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended Brown Genetics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carries one copy of the Extended Brown (EB) allele, producing the characteristic Rosetta colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJumbo Coturnix Build:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Larger-framed birds with broad breasts and sturdy body structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-Feather-Sexable Variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Males and females cannot be reliably distinguished by feather colour or plumage patterns alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An attractive variety for enthusiasts seeking richly coloured Coturnix quail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Particularly interesting for breeders exploring Extended Brown genetics and darker Coturnix colour varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the Extended Brown (EB) Gene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rosetta colouration is associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended Brown (EB) mutation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which follows an autosomal incompletely dominant inheritance pattern. This means the mutation is not sex-linked, and its expression differs depending on whether a bird inherits one or two copies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosetta (1 EB copy):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heterozygous birds carrying one copy of the Extended Brown allele, typically displaying rich chocolate-brown plumage with lighter feather markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTibetan (2 EB copies):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Homozygous birds carrying two copies of the Extended Brown allele, generally displaying darker, more uniformly coloured plumage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen two Rosetta quail carrying one EB allele each are bred together, the expected genetic outcomes are approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25% wild-type, 50% Rosetta, and 25% Tibetan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, assuming no additional colour mutations influence the offspring's appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Beautiful Combination of Colour and Genetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jumbo Rosetta Coturnix Quail combines striking chocolate-brown plumage with fascinating inheritance characteristics. Whether you're expanding an ornamental flock or developing a specialised breeding programme, this variety offers an appealing combination of rich colouration, genetic interest, and Jumbo Coturnix characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeather Sexing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jumbo Rosetta Coturnix quail are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot feather sexable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Males and females display similar plumage characteristics, making feather colour and breast markings unreliable for determining sex. Vent sexing is recommended once birds reach sexual maturity, generally around 6–8 weeks of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plumage intensity, reddish undertones, and feather markings may vary between individual birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenetic Inheritance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Breeding outcomes depend on the genetic makeup of both parent birds, including any additional colour mutations that may be present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HumanBean Farming ","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed 3-5 Week Olds","offer_id":44727364419662,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Laying Hens","offer_id":44727364452430,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adult Males","offer_id":44727364485198,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.humanbeanfarming.co.za\/products\/jumbo-rosetta-coturnix-quail","provider":"HumanBean Farming ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}