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    ISO Butler Bobwhite Hatching Eggs for EARLY Spring 2025.

    Looking for Butler Bobwhite Quail Hatching eggs that I plan on crossing with Georgia Giants. Hoping to find a breeder with bobs +25oz any leads or breeders you brought from would be much appreciated!
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    Best Chicken Breed to Raise Game Bird Chicks?

    I think you’re right with looking for some backyard mutts. I did find a channel on YouTube where the guy uses Old English Bantams to raise Mearns Quail. I’ll do some research, but the main trait I’m looking for is an active mother that’ll get the chicks up and moving around.
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    Best Chicken Breed to Raise Game Bird Chicks?

    Hello! After raising quail and partridges I have found that it is a FACT that they very rarely go broody. It's clear that most of their motherly instincts have been lost through commercial raising. I would love to change that, but what breed of chicken would be best to help raise game bird...
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    Bobwhite and Chukar Coops

    What do you have / wish you had in your Bobwhite and chukar flight pens? Housing / roost recommendations, plants to grow, water and food systems, etc. Currently own bobs, but chukars are still incubating (will be kept separate) Looking for your ideas! Pens coming early may! Located in South...
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    Looking for true Butler Bobwhite hatching eggs

    Hello! I am looking to buy Butler Bobwhite Hatching eggs, I am currently raising Norther Bobs, but would like to raise a larger breed this spring. I’m looking for hatching eggs from parents that are heavier than 20 oz. I have been unsuccessful looking on eBay so I’m hoping someone here either...
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    Butler Bobwhite Quail Hatching Eggs

    Hello! I am looking to buy Butler Bobwhite Hatching eggs, I am currently raising Norther Bobs, but would like to raise a larger breed this spring. I’m looking for hatching eggs from parents that are heavier than 20 oz. I have been unsuccessful looking on eBay so I’m hoping someone here either...
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    New Quail Owner

    Hi! While I’m new to joining the site, I’ve read through many threads as a guest. I am currently raising Bobwhite Quail in PA and hoping to develop a strong genetic line of heavy “bobs” similar to Georgia Giants and Butlers that lay consistently and are strong flyers. Would love to hear any...
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    Butler Bobwhite or Georgia Giant Bobwhite?

    I know this is a long shot considering this thread is from 2009, but I’d love to hear more information about these Slatebelt Monsters!
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