I have only 2 bobwhites from 12 eggs I set ( got them off ebay ) the plan was to hatch a small flock of them and send them to the zoo that I donate birds to for thier larger flight pens
but since these 2 were the only ones to hatch the zoo will not take just 2 birds -- I dont plan on raiseing any bobs - I am not really liking how crazy flighty these 2 are ( compared to my coturnix )
I want to sell them but I want to make sure I have them sexed correctly
both of the bobs have the same head markings so I only took pics of the one I could grab
same bird
also is it normal for these guys to bite?? while I was holding this one in one hand trying to get the pic with the other he/she bite me !!
these are really young birds so I am sure it was bitting because they are not used to me holding me - but still OUCH !!
but since these 2 were the only ones to hatch the zoo will not take just 2 birds -- I dont plan on raiseing any bobs - I am not really liking how crazy flighty these 2 are ( compared to my coturnix )
I want to sell them but I want to make sure I have them sexed correctly
both of the bobs have the same head markings so I only took pics of the one I could grab

same bird

also is it normal for these guys to bite?? while I was holding this one in one hand trying to get the pic with the other he/she bite me !!
these are really young birds so I am sure it was bitting because they are not used to me holding me - but still OUCH !!