Quail Nesting Habits..?

[Chookwagn]

You did nothing wrong. It was a legitimate question. It’s up to you to interpret your local laws. Don’t mind the judicial input

Thank you

 

[Chookwagn]

Just go for many walks in the woods at the right time and shhhhh about where you got your quail... that’s IF you could find a nest which wouldn’t be easy and if you find one and don’t get attacked by the parents you’re probably doing them a favor by taking them. I’d try to find someone nearby that has quail and get eggs that way.

Im sure something very similar to that will happen

 

[Chookwagn]

Just go for many walks in the woods at the right time and shhhhh about where you got your quail... that’s IF you could find a nest which wouldn’t be easy and if you find one and don’t get attacked by the parents you’re probably doing them a favor by taking them. I’d try to find someone nearby that has quail and get eggs that way.

and i would rather have the eggs than the local rat pack or weasel or cat

 

[Nigel27]

If there is no limit on them does that mean they were introduced?

 

[Chookwagn]

If there is no limit on them does that mean they were introduced?

yes they were introduced about 100 years ago, there is no protection laws on them

 

[Nabiki]

I saw California quail all over the place when I visited NZ last year. Here are some links that you might find helpful.

Here are a couple of links that I found for you.
https://fishandgame.org.nz/game-bir...nd-game-bird-species/upland-game-birds/quail/

https://fishandgame.org.nz/game-bir...es/upland-game-birds/quail/californian-quail/

https://www.birdingnz.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4122

 

[Sammi_0411]

Hey hun i personally dont think its a great idea but thats my personal opinion... i live in a different country to you etc. Im not gona rant on because its up to u what u want to do if its legal.
Sam