California valley quail? Where, what, how?

[GrimApatheia]

Hi all,
Purely out of curiosity I’m looking at California valley quail, maybe as a distant future project. Does anyone know a decent place to get eggs for them? Websites, specific sellers? Also, can they be mixed with coturnix?

 

[Nabiki]

I don't know of any good sources for them, but you want to check your local ordinances to see if you need a permit for them. Most stated do require one.

You do not want to mix them with coturnix. It might work if you have a large aviary, but otherwise it's a bad idea.