Can Erkel Francolin be in trios or just paired up?

[dandilee170]

I have a female Erkel I've had for few years now. Not a whole lot of luck with fertile eggs. I tried a different male but now wonder if she is real picky about her mate. Could it just be the male is overly doing it and needs another female in the pen? I don't think she gets it that she needs the male to fertilize her eggs so when she sits on them, they could actually hatch. I have had a couple fertile eggs and did hatch one myself. Just think should have more fertile eggs. Should I try having her in a trio setup or just stick to pairs and hope for the best. Thanks.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

pics? age? @007Sean

 

[Tony K T]

I am not familiar with erkels,but I think you'd be better off in pairs.This is just my opinion!Hopefully others with experience with them will chime in.
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[dandilee170]

I found some decent pictures of them. The hen is around 7 and he is around 2.

 

[007Sean]

I haven't ever raised any but I have a friend that raise's Black Francolins. He raises them in pairs and trios.

 

[dandilee170]

I haven't ever raised any but I have a friend that raise's Black Francolins. He raises them in pairs and trios.

Thank you for letting me know that. I have actually thought about getting some black francolins also someday.