Hey all,
I've become very interested in Chachalacas, but can't seem to find a heckuva lot of information about them. Some particular things I was wondering:
1) Do they do well in captivity? Do they reproduce well in captivity? What sort of pen or aviary is necessary for them? What do they eat?
2) Do they get along with other poultry? Will they come home to roost at night like the chickens do?
3) Is it even legal to own them? Someone told me they were protected under the migratory bird act, but from what I can tell, they're not migratory.
4) Do they always lay white eggs, or do some varieties lay blue eggs?
Any info would be great, I would love to hear about people's personal experience with these birds -- if anyone has them!
I've become very interested in Chachalacas, but can't seem to find a heckuva lot of information about them. Some particular things I was wondering:
1) Do they do well in captivity? Do they reproduce well in captivity? What sort of pen or aviary is necessary for them? What do they eat?
2) Do they get along with other poultry? Will they come home to roost at night like the chickens do?
3) Is it even legal to own them? Someone told me they were protected under the migratory bird act, but from what I can tell, they're not migratory.
4) Do they always lay white eggs, or do some varieties lay blue eggs?
Any info would be great, I would love to hear about people's personal experience with these birds -- if anyone has them!