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Japanese Quail are hardy birds that thrive in small cages. They are inexpensive to keep but can be affected by common poultry diseases occasionally. Japanese quail mature in about 6 weeks and are usually in full egg production by 50 days of age. With proper care hens should lay around 200 eggs in their first year of lay.