First time i raise them, wondering what leg band are needed for male and female?
Is #9 too small for females? I have #11 for male, not sure if that will be fine.
They are described as leg fine in bone in the American of Perfection, but i have no idea how big mine will be...
thanks for your reply.
I figure there should be a way to spot too big roos at 4 months? Those would go for meat so i dont want to keep them longer than necessary.
Thanks for the 6month reference will be helpful
I am wondering if someone have the experience to tell me around 3-4 month old, how much should weight a standard sized Dominique?
I dont want to breed too heavy
thanks
Found that on the web:
Gryner has authored a book, "The Chantecler and Other Rare Poultry
Breeds," which has just been published. To find out more about this book
and how to obtain it, send a query to <[email protected]> or
telephone or fax (519) 899-2364
According to a study made by University of California, after the male is removed, the fertility is 70% up to 2 days, then drop to 40% at 6 days, 10% at 7days, and 0% at 10days.
You can see these very interresting information along with others info about quails in the booklet "Raising Chukar...