How Do You Care For Bobwhite Quail?
According to Game Bird and Conservationists’ Gazette, bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) is about the easiest game bird species to raise. They also are not fussy eaters and are easy to breed. Although many people breed them commercially, you can also keep them as pets and to help clear out weeds and pesky insects from gardens. Choose the best quality, grain-based chicken, parrot or game bird feed that you can afford. Although quail should still be allowed to search for insects and weeds, the base of their diet should be controlled with feed. This feed should be a course powder or breadcrumb-sized for chicks under 2 months old and can be in pellets for adults. Bobwhites also enjoy teats of alfalfa, cabbage, turnip greens and ripe tomatoes. Keep feed and water available all of the time. Choose a roost and enclosure for them. These enclosures should be a minimum of 2.5 meters long, 1 meter high and 1 meter wide per pair. Unless their wings are clipped, they will fly away, so you need a
