Bobwhite Update

[BaJa]

Oh, and good luck raising bobs in the future. Maybe, If we both release bobs indifferent areas, the next generation will be able to enjoy them in the wild!

 

[albinosilver]

They love scrambled eggs.

 

[RosieR]

They love scrambled eggs.
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Awww!

 

[albinosilver]

@BaJa
I imagine for releasing, you only release the wild coloured birds right? Would say the ones with some white on them also be releasable? I know for sure the pure white ones should not be released as it definitely wouldn’t survive with no camouflage.

 

[BaJa]

Of course I'm not releasing the white ones. Only the wild colored ones. The white ones I'll keep for breeding and have my own stock of whites. Apparently they're good money, as they are very rare.

 

[albinosilver]

Of course I'm not releasing the white ones. Only the wild colored ones. The white ones I'll keep for breeding and have my own stock of whites. Apparently they're good money, as they are very rare.

What's the best way of sexing the whites?

 

[BaJa]

When they are full grown, put them separate and look which one sing.

 

[BaJa]

Or by looking closely at their actions you can also see which one is male. For example him giving goodies to his "wife".

 

[albinosilver]

Moved them into the big cage today so they have all the room to run around!

 

[albinosilver]

Anyone notice the legs on these guys are massive? Coturnix chicks have such dainty thin legs while these bobwhite legs seem to be growing faster than the bodies.

Also the biggest chick does this strange thing, if another chick gets too close, it crouches down and makes a few high pitched chirps. Not sure what that means...

I plan on keeping these two cute little penguins.