Ocellated quail? Permit? Eggs?

[derBauer]

Hi, I purchased some coturnix quail beach use I don’t need a permit for them as they dont live in america. I was looking for some nonnative new world quail for me to raise and found the ocellated quail. They are not native to America but Mexico so I’m not sure if I need a permit. If I don’t I would very much like to buy some hatching eggs if you know a breeder.

 

[maadroj]

If you mean that you live in the U.S., check with your state's fish and game/wildlife office. Each state has its own rules. If your state requires a permit for species that are native to North America, that may mean the continent, which includes Mexico. But if the rule means species native to your state or the United States, then it might be allowed. The safest is to contact fish and game and hope they're helpful. Good luck!

 

[007Sean]

Hi, I purchased some coturnix quail beach use I don’t need a permit for them as they dont live in america. I was looking for some nonnative new world quail for me to raise and found the ocellated quail. They are not native to America but Mexico so I’m not sure if I need a permit. If I don’t I would very much like to buy some hatching eggs if you know a breeder.

I don't know of any breeders in the U.S. There are a few breeders of Mearns quail, though. They look very similar to ocellated quail, they are in the same Family, Genus.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...=2ahUKEwjbtv_tmKfnAhVKYs0KHYjsCGAQ-BZ6BAgMEAY

 

[Kiki]

Have you checked your California state thread?

 

[derBauer]

No how do I find that thread

 

[Nabiki]

I read through the requirement for the California domestic game bird license, and it states that you need a license for quail that are native to the state. This means that you shouldn't need one for ocellated quail.

I couldn't find any breeder information when I searched, though, so that one I'm not sure of.

 

[BloomBunny]

No how do I find that thread

Find your state.