Are snowflake bobwhite quail rare?

[yoshi-quail]

Hi

I am a quail breeder and I am looking for some new quail. I have settled on snowflake bobwhites and the only fertilised eggs I have been able to find are 6 for £20. The breeder assures me this is a good price as he was once offered £300 for a breeding trio. I am just wondering if they really as rare as he is making out and if they are worth this price?

Thanks

 

[TwoCrows]

Snowflake Bobwhites are not rare, but not all that common either. Not that many folks raise these birds and I don't now why because not only are they quite pretty, but they are more docile than the average Bob.

I don't know what the conversion of Lira's in to Dollars, but around here the eggs can go for $1 to $5 a piece. It depends on the breeding quality of the birds. Because they are not all that common, they can be pricey, especially over seas where these birds are not raised much.

I personally think if you have the opportunity to raise them, go for it. Well worth the effort.

 

[TwoCrows]

Oh....and welcome to BYC and the quail forums!

 

[yoshi-quail]

Hello,

Thank you for your answer. I already have some northern bobwhite but I thought these were so pretty and all I have heard is good about them so I will give them a go. Turns out I managed to find some at a much cheeper price so I guess it depends on the seller.

Thanks again

 

[DB123]

I raise them and love them. Cool little birds.