Quail Bobwhite Health Information

In order to preserve the Bobwhite Quail, a few preservation techniques have been suggested. One of these involves the leaving of small patches of grain along edge areas in the winter. Habitats may also be created for the Bobwhite Quail by planting woody undergrowth or bramble areas where the quail may shelter.

Breeding
The Mating season for Bobwhite Quail occurs in the spring and will often last into September. Generally, the males will perform mock combats in order to display for their mates. The male usually scrapes out a depression in old grass to use as the nest. Generally, the eggs require about 23 days to incubate. An average clutch contains about 14 eggs. Usually nesting occurs between June and September. Bobwhite Quail chicks are tiny- about the size of bumblebees! They rely on their parents for food and for warnings of danger. When the chicks are about five weeks old, they will begin to obtain food independently of the parents.