Gamebirds

This colorful poster provides a visual chronology of bobwhite quail embryo development in the egg throughout the incubation process. The poster would be useful for teaching embryology as part of a science curriculum. For best quality, print on large paper, such as 16" x 24". Hard copies are available from Dr. Joe Hess, Poultry Science, Auburn University

UA300. Bobwhite quail are game birds indigenous to the United States. Loss of natural habitats has created demand for commercially bred birds, which are used to stock shooting preserves and wild areas. This four-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers bobwhite quail marketing, getting started, hatching and rearing young birds, and health programs, and includes sample budgets and references for more information. (2002), Revised by: Phillip J. Clauer.

Prepared by Peter R. Ferket, Extension Poultry Nutritionist, North Carolina State University

By John P. Blake, Joseph B. Hess Auburn University

(Coturnix coturnix japonica) By: A. Woodard, Abplanalp, Wilson, and Vohra, University of California, Davis.

Ninth Revised Edition, 1994 Ninth Revised Edition, 1994 (1994) This edition includes more discussion on key facets of nutrients, nutrient requirements, and nutrient sources. Detailed documentation of the scientific literature used to establish or estimate the requirements is also included in Appendix A. Energy, specific nutrients, and certain non-nutritive feed ingredients are discussed in general terms in Chapter 1. Nutrient requirements for specific types of poultry are presented and discussed in Chapters 2 through 6, with each chapter devoted to a different type.

UA319. Partridge producers typically raise one of two distinct species, the chukar or the Hungarian partridge. This six-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers the two partridge species, marketing, getting started, hatching and rearing young birds, and disease problems, and includes sample budgets and references for more information. (1998)

This colorful poster provides a visual chronology of ringneck pheasant embryo development in the egg throughout the incubation process. The poster would be useful for teaching embryology as part of a science curriculum. For best quality, print on large paper, such as 16" x 24". Hard copies are available from Dr. Joe Hess, Poultry Science, Auburn University

UA403. Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers the pheasant marketing, getting started, hatching and rearing young birds, and disease problems, and includes sample budgets and references for more information. (2004)

Identification through photo archives from the United Peafowl Association

Pictures and information on the various species of quail by Quail Unlimited.

Pictures and information on the various species of quail by Quail Unlimited.

By: Allen Woodard UC-Davis.

Good general management guide. This publication is a joint effort of the Poultry Workgroup, Cooperative Extension, and industry representatives.

By: Ralph A. Ernst Extension Poultry Specialist University of California, Davis.