we have 13 bobwhites that will be 6 weeks old next week.
i have been reading everything i can on releasing them to the wild, but theres not much info out there.
if anyone could give me any tips, i'd be very thankful.
its been about 40 degrees at night for the last couple of weeks, is that too cold for them?
also, i've read conflicting info on whether or not to leave food and water at the release site. if i do, will it discourage them from finding their own. or if i don't leave food will they starve, seeing as they've never had to fend for themselves.
another thing...
should we leave them a shelter at the release site, or not.
some people say that preditors will pick up the sent of the shelter and the birds will be sitting ducks... or should i say sitting quail.
other people have said to release them early in the day so they can find their own shelter. but does this really give them enough protection for their first night in the wild?
thank you for any help you can offer.
amy