Raising bobwhites on the ground in Texas

[badwhiskey]

I'm in north Texas...do bobwhites do well on the ground if provided plenty of shelter and branches? Or maybe a hide box off the ground? I have sandy loam rich soil

 

[Tony K T]

I wouldn't raise them on loam.I think a washed masonry sand will give you better results.You will need to clean it often as they need to be on a clean surface.Plus with masonry sand they can sand bath where ever they feel like.Do at least 6 inches of sand so worms hopefully will not penetrate to the top.Always provide branches for them to hide in,perches at different levels and I would mix grit right in with their feed.And they should be fed a gamebird feed,either crumble or pellet or both.Fresh water at all times and at least once a week give them electrolytes and vitamins in their water supply.
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[badwhiskey]

Thanks Tony...i have always raised birds on wire