wth are francolins?

[pringle]

I was searching for different hatcheries and 1 had francolins.Its the KC gamebird farm.What are francolins,what are they used for?

 

[Lophura]

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Do they have to have a use? Francolin are mostly kept as hobby or lately (as their numbers become increasingly inbred and rare), for conservation purposes. They are really fun birds to keep, unique calls and behaviors.

More on francolin: http://www.gbwf.org/francolin/index.html

Dan

 

[pringle]

ohhhhh thx,Maybe I can raise some to help the species?How much space do they need per bird?What feed do they eat?Are they kina like raising quail?im pretty intrested in them now.There fertilized eggs are $4.00 each but I can afford that.

 

[pringle]

Maybe I can make a nice large aviary in the woods for them?Do they raise there own chicks or would I have to incubate?