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Quote: Thanks, that is good to know that some valleys may still be laying. I guess I've been conditioned too much with the wild Valleys in my State. Here, if you went into the foothills, you would usually not find any hatchling chicks at this point because the chicks wouldn't have enough time...

Quote: You are describing it accurately. I let my valleys roam the backyard. When they hear the click of the opening door, they all head for cover. I can't really view how well the chicks are growing (feather-wise) unless I use the binoculars. Still wonderful birds though.

Valley's are wild birds and don't lay eggs year-round like chickens. You pretty much only have one shot and that's only in the spring season. They are stretching it if they are still laying in the summer.

In addition to what others have posted. For beginners: male gambels - while looking at the belly: yellow below the chest/crop area and becomes pitch black at the abdomen. In male California/valleys - while looking at the belly: yellow below the chest/crop area and becomes dark orange at the...