Gambels and Valley are a little bit of a high step for a beginner. Mountain quail on the other hand are a GIANT LEAP. These birds cost a lot to get because they are harder to breed....keep...and are a little rarer than your other species of quail. I wouldn't reccomend anyone with less than 5...
So I see you have moved from the pheasant forum to quail now. I stick by my original opinion and before you decide to specialize in any species of quail...pheasant....gamebird....or poultry for that matter.....get GOOD and KNOWLEDGEABLE at raising something that is easy and common. You have as...