Whenever starting a new hobby, it's nice to have some insider tips on how to get started. Below you will find some advice that will prove useful when begin your search to buy pheasants and quail.
First of all, I recommend joining a few clubs that center around raising birds. My local organization, called the Utah Pheasant Society, is a group of hobbyists who get together to share their experiences raising game birds. They do this through monthly meetings, an annual auction, a Christmas party, and a show. If I hadn't had the opportunity to join the club before I started raising birds, I wouldn't have had nearly the success I did. In fact, I probably wouldn't have had any success at all.
Not only is a local club a great place to meet breeders that you can buy your birds from, they are indispensable when it comes to learning the ins and outs of the hobby. The purpose of these clubs is to share information, so don't before afraid to ask as many questions as you can. Many clubs have monthly newsletters as well, packed full of useful information for the beginner and expert alike.
I recommend a membership to the American Pheasant and Waterfowl Society (APWS). They have an excellent newsletter that is mailed nine times each year, with articles and classified ads. In addition, they compile a breeders list of all members and the birds that they own. This is the perfect resource for locating quality breeders of all kinds of fowl.
If you join any of the local or national clubs, you are sure to make new friends who raise birds. Many of these breeders don't advertise, so be sure to ask around. Some of the best birds I own I would never have found if I didn't build relationships with members of the hobby.
Always request references from a few past customers before you buy birds from anyone. Bigger companies rely on their reputations for success and will not hesitate to provide you with an extensive list of satisfied customers. Smaller sized breeders will also be pleased to provide you with a few names of their past customers. If they don't, this is a red flag to head somewhere else.
If at all possible, see the birds before you buy them. If you're buying birds from across the country, look for pictures. Large companies may not be able to do this, but small-scale breeders will be able to accommodate your request.
Another aspect of "See Before You Buy" is to find out the quality of the facilities where the birds are kept. A good breeder may have certain areas that are off-limits to prevent disease transmission, but ask for a tour. Most will be more than happy to oblige. I get a kick out of showing off my birds to anyone who asks!
If you follow the five tips given above, I can promise that your experience with raising game birds will be successful and enjoyable.
First of all, I recommend joining a few clubs that center around raising birds. My local organization, called the Utah Pheasant Society, is a group of hobbyists who get together to share their experiences raising game birds. They do this through monthly meetings, an annual auction, a Christmas party, and a show. If I hadn't had the opportunity to join the club before I started raising birds, I wouldn't have had nearly the success I did. In fact, I probably wouldn't have had any success at all.
Not only is a local club a great place to meet breeders that you can buy your birds from, they are indispensable when it comes to learning the ins and outs of the hobby. The purpose of these clubs is to share information, so don't before afraid to ask as many questions as you can. Many clubs have monthly newsletters as well, packed full of useful information for the beginner and expert alike.
I recommend a membership to the American Pheasant and Waterfowl Society (APWS). They have an excellent newsletter that is mailed nine times each year, with articles and classified ads. In addition, they compile a breeders list of all members and the birds that they own. This is the perfect resource for locating quality breeders of all kinds of fowl.
If you join any of the local or national clubs, you are sure to make new friends who raise birds. Many of these breeders don't advertise, so be sure to ask around. Some of the best birds I own I would never have found if I didn't build relationships with members of the hobby.
Always request references from a few past customers before you buy birds from anyone. Bigger companies rely on their reputations for success and will not hesitate to provide you with an extensive list of satisfied customers. Smaller sized breeders will also be pleased to provide you with a few names of their past customers. If they don't, this is a red flag to head somewhere else.
If at all possible, see the birds before you buy them. If you're buying birds from across the country, look for pictures. Large companies may not be able to do this, but small-scale breeders will be able to accommodate your request.
Another aspect of "See Before You Buy" is to find out the quality of the facilities where the birds are kept. A good breeder may have certain areas that are off-limits to prevent disease transmission, but ask for a tour. Most will be more than happy to oblige. I get a kick out of showing off my birds to anyone who asks!
If you follow the five tips given above, I can promise that your experience with raising game birds will be successful and enjoyable.
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