Chukar Partridge (Adults)

$9.50

One of the most commonly kept and bred of all game birds, they are known as great birds for the beginner in the hobby, being very easy to keep and breed in captivity.

Chukar Partridge are versatile breeders in captivity.

They can be kept in pairs, trios and even in large colonies. Best fertility is with the smaller groups. Hens begin to lay in April and may lay well into the Summer. Hens may lay a large number of eggs in a season. 40 to 50 eggs per hen is not unusual.

Chukar Partridge, as a rule, will not usually sit on their own eggs, so you will need to gather the eggs and place them in an incubator. Small bantams may be used, but choose only the smallest hens to set. Incubation lasts about 23 days. Chicks are easy to raise. They are very active and require lots of room in the brooder. They are prone to cannibalism, so don’t overcrowd in the brooder. They grow quickly and can be placed outside at about 6 weeks of age.

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Chukar Partridge

Originally from Asia, the chukars is the most popular partridge we produce. It is natively found in areas of low humidity on rocky hillsides with some grass. They hold extremely tight in light cover and are ideal for dog training and beginner hunters. When flushed, they fly 10-15′ straight up, then pour on the stream to get away. they range from 1 to 1.4 pounds.(Prices are subject to change due to feed cost)