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• Biosecurity for Exotic Fowl (requires Acrobat Reader 3.01) By: Dr. Joan S. Jeffrey Extension Veterinarian Texas Agricultural Extension Service The Texas A&M University System.

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

• Bobwhite Quail Production 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.

• Bobwhite Quail Production and Management Guide W. A. Dozier, III and K. Bramwell, Extension Poultry Scientists, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Georgia, Poultry Science Department.

• Bobwhite Quail Production Excellent Publication This publication was developed to assist the seasoned quail producer, as well as to provide a sound base for the novice. It should provide basic information needed in the production of quail for hobby or for business. By: Pete A. Skewes, Editor, Clemson University Henry R. Wilson, Editor, University of Florida. NOT PRESENTLY on the web.

• Button Quail Information and Care.

• Gamebird Management By: Dr. Tom Smith, Mississippi State University.

• Gamebirds (Alternative Animal Enterprises) The rearing of game birds and other exotic fowl is usually done in one of three production areas and for show or exhibition, meat production, or in the case of game birds such as pheasants, for release and subsequent hunting. Game birds are considered to be those fowl for which there is an established hunting season. By: Sally Noll, Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota.

• Japanese Quail - Coturnix (requires Acrobat Reader 3.01) Good management publication by: J.R.Cain and W.O. Cawley, Texas A&M.

• Japanese Quail Husbandry in the Laboratory (Coturnix coturnix japonica) By: A. Woodard, Abplanalp, Wilson, and Vohra, University of California, Davis.

• Partridge Production 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)

• Pheasant Production 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. (1996)

• Raising and Propagating Japanese Quail By: Ralph A. Ernst Extension Poultry Specialist University of California, Davis.

• Raising Chukar Partridges By: Allen Woodard UC-Davis.

• Raising Game Birds Good general management guide. This publication is a joint effort of the Poultry Working group, Cooperative Extension, and industry representatives.

• Cannibalism: Cause and Prevention in Poultry This NebGuide discusses reasons why cannibalism occurs in poultry, and provides management procedures for preventing it, including three methods of beak trimming. Earl W. Gleaves, Extension Poultry Specialist, University of Nebraska.

• Cannibalism: Prevention and Treatment Since there are numerous reasons for outbreaks of cannibalism, it is important that cannibalism control be a part of your management program. By: Phillip J. Clauer, Virginia Cooperative Extension.

• Feeding Game Birds By: Dr. Tom Smith, Mississippi State University.

• Nutrition Guide for Bobwhite Quail Production
• Bobwhite quail need proper nutrition for growth, bone formation, feather development and health. Nutritionally adequate diets have a composite of ingredients that supply the bird with six essential nutrient classes. These nutrients include water, protein, carbohydrate, fats, minerals and vitamins. Each nutrient serves specific functions and must be provided by the diet in an adequate amount to promote tissue growth and maintenance.W.A. Dozier, III and K. Bramwell, Extension Poultry Scientists, University of Georgia.