Chukars- Order now for Spring 2009

Chukars or Chukar/Redlegs

We offer both the Pure Chukar and the Chukar/Redleg Cross. They are priced the same. Your choice.

Hunting Chukars: The Chukar Partridge is a small flighty bird which hold well in cover and get up and go when flushed. They are a popular additive to hunts for those looking to add speed. Chukars run uphill and flush down hill often giving the hunters numerous chances.

Description: The Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar), is a Eurasian upland gamebird. Chukar Partridge are mostly gray all over with a black band from the eyes, down to below the neck with several black bars on the flanks. They have a bright red bill and legs. The sexes are similar, with the female having a smaller knob on the legs than the males. Males are larger as well.

Habitat: small grain or brushy terrain. Chukars breed on dry lowlands, such as farmland and open stony areas, laying its eggs in a ground nest.

Size - Male 21 to 26 oz. Female 16 to 19 oz. Length - 13 to 15 in.
Eggs: 40-50 eggs from April into summer. Non-setters. Incubation Period: 23 days

Raising Chukar chicks: Chukar chicks are easy to raise. They grow quickly and can be placed outside at about 6 weeks of age.

Chicks@purelypoultry.com
Call Tyler Danke at 920-359-0554