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February Birds Are Coming — Here’s How to Get on the List By: Split Thistle Quail Farm If you’ve been waiting for the next round of birds, this is your heads-up: our February bobwhite quail are coming. This is the time of year when we start hearing the same thing over and over: “I should’ve messaged sooner.” 😅 So we’re making it easy — here’s what to know so you can plan ahead and get the timing you want. What’s Available in February We’ll have strong, healthy bobwhite quail

If you’ve been around quail hunting long enough, you already know: not all quail are raised the same. Some hunters swear by flight pen raised Bobwhites, while others don’t mind barn-raised quail for controlled shoots or dog work. But the real truth? The way quail are raised changes everything — their flight drive, muscle tone, instinct, feather quality, even how well they survive once released in the field. Yet online, there’s a lot of confusion and flat-out bad information a

Why the Bobwhite Quail is America’s Native Game Bird When most people hear the word quail, they picture a small, plump bird darting...