Colorado

[jdopler]

hurray! This tom is working out very well, he even appears to be the same mix as my hens. They are following him around the yard, its so cute. Now to wait for spring and see if the girls decide to set... Thanks for all the help everyone!

 

[coloradochick]

Hey wait!! We need pics of the new guy

Cara

 

[jdopler]

I'm tryin to figure that part out... I haven't really gotten up to date on the technology end of things!

My kids will be able to help after school today.. seems like all the new stuff is easy for them!

 

[daisychick]

Hello fellow Colorado people!

I am just about to jump over the edge and try to raise some quail! Do any of you know what the law in Colorado is about permits etc....for quail. I have searched the D.O.W. site and a lot of others and can't find anything. I am wanting to know if you have to have a permit for Bobwhites or Scaled or Gambel quail if you are just keeping them as pets??? Any help appreciated.

Edited to add: I know this is a hush hush subject it seems, but feel free to PM me if you have any info. I really do want to follow the law, I just can't find out what it is.

 

[jdopler]

Ok, picture time!! Here he is with the girls.. His tail is a bit shabby but otherwise he is a handsome boy.

 

[coloradochick]

Aww what a handsome boy

 

[Wifezilla]

Here is a link to the actual Department of Wildlife regulations.
http://wildlife.state.co.us/RulesRegs/SpecialLicenses/
The only thing I ever found was a reference to releasing species of native quail.

 

[ZooNana]

What I was told when I started was, without a wildlife park license you can only own 25 Gambel's, scaled, or bobwhite quail. You cannot sell those or anything without a license. The regulations really only talk about them for release for hunting.

You can own other breeds of quail without limit or license, it's the native ones above that have regulation.

 

[Wifezilla]

That's what I thought. If you stick to coturnix, you have nothing to worry about

 

[daisychick]

Thanks all! I really need some coturnix eggs now so I can join in on the New Years Eve hatch contest

I have PM'd a few on the quail boards, but haven't got a response yet. Anyone close by have any hatching eggs available right away????