Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Language
eng.
Other name
Eesti vutt
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Since 1991 the number of quails has diminished from 33,800 to 6,500 in 2002. The breed is considered as endangered. All Estonian quails are farmed in one place.
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are well adapted to the local conditions.
Weight males
0.22
Weight females
0.25
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Estonia; Selection for the development of a new breed started in 1977.
Year of origin
1976
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
