Buyer question
Are Bobwhite quail poultry good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Bobwhite quail poultry 3 out of 5 for beginners (shy, flighty).
Source: the Bobwhite quail poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Bobwhite quail poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Northern bobwhite quail are native to North America and are kept for meat, eggs and hunting dog training. They are shy, flighty and need covered pens, and many states require a permit to keep them.
- Best fit
- Game bird keepers
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
What to weigh
Bobwhites are shy and flush easily, so they need covered, secure pens. Permit rules vary by state.