Effect of Floor Density on Production Performance of Japanese Quails Reared in Cages and Deep Litter

Quails are blessed with several desirable characters like fast growth, early sexual maturity, high rate of egg production, short generation interval, requirement of less floor space, short incubation period and less susceptibility to diseases. Generally quails are reared in multi-tier cages both during growing and laying periods. The convenience in handling and conservation of space and energy are major advantages with this system. However, quails are also being reared on floor equally well. The research work carried out on the stocking density of quails under different systems of management under tropical conditions is scanty. So the present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of floor density on production performance on Japanese quails reared in casges and deep litter and to suggest the ideal system of rearing and the optimum floor space to elicit the maximum response.