The first thing that somebody new to the hobby of raising game birds often asks me is this: Where can I find pheasants and quail available for sale? Here are some pointers that will prove useful in your search to buy quality birds, whether they are pheasants, quail, partridges, or even waterfowl.
1-Join an area Club
My local organization, referred to as Utah Pheasant Society, is a group of hobbyists who get together to talk about their experiences raising game birds. They do this through monthly meetings, a yearly auction, a Christmas party, along with a show. If I hadn't had the opportunity to participate in the club before I started raising birds, I wouldn't have experienced nearly the success I did. In fact, I probably wouldn't have had any success at all.
Not merely is a local club a good place to meet breeders that you can buy your birds from, they are indispensable when it comes to understanding the particulars of the hobby. The aim of these clubs is to share information, so don't before afraid to ask as many questions as possible. A lot of clubs have monthly newsletters too, loaded with useful information for the beginner and expert alike.
2-Join a National Club
I would recommend a membership to the American Pheasant and Waterfowl Society (APWS). They have an excellent newsletter that is sent nine times each year, with articles and classified ads. Furthermore, they compile a breeders list of all members and the birds that they own. This is the perfect resource for finding quality breeders of all types of fowl.
3-Make Contacts
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 greatest birds I own I would never have found if I didn't build relationships with people in the hobby.
4-Ask for References
Always look for references from a few past customers before buying birds from anyone. Bigger companies depend on their reputations for success and will not hesitate to provide you with a thorough list of satisfied customers. Smaller breeders will also be happy to give you a few names of their past customers. If they don't, that's a red flag to head someplace else.
5-See Prior to Buying
If possible, see the birds before you purchase them. If you're buying birds from across the country, ask for pictures. Large companies might not be able to do this, but small-scale breeders will be able to accommodate your request.
Another component of "See Before You Buy" is to find out the quality of the facilities where the birds are kept. A good breeder often have certain areas that are off-limits to avoid disease transmission, but request a tour. Most are often more than happy to oblige. I get a kick out of flaunting my birds to any person who asks!
If you follow the five tips given above, I can promise that your experience with raising game birds is going to be successful and enjoyable. Should you have questions, please see http://www.pheasantsandquailforsale.com and blast me an e-mail. I wish you the best of success!
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