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Dale Davis' Quail Program and Bird Dogs

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Released bobwhite quail flushed like wild birds! These birds were hatched using Dale Davis "Quail Program." With over 40 years of experience, Dale continues to breed and train field trial Champions and for the foot hunting sportsmen. His bird dogs are developed using wild birds and with his revolutionary method of using recall bobwhite quail that successfully developed wild bird populations. Dale's understanding of bobwhite behavior, bird husbandry and habitat requirements enabled him to have bobwhite quail population in which to train outstanding bird dogs. Please visit Dale's web site to learn more about this outstanding Quail Program Video.

Dale's Quail Program starts by obtaining bobwhite quail eggs from a local source. Proper incubation of eggs insure a high success rate of hatching. The one day old chicks are kept in a brooder with food, water and a heating lamp.

Bobwhite quail in the recall pen. These quail are feeding and generally very calm and relaxed. The sized of the recall pen must be large enough for birds to fly and run about the pen. Note; there are two birds outside the recall pen as well as a water source. Predators may take some birds, however, birds quickly learn to avoid them as the bobwhites are strong flyers and have survival instincts that keeps them wary. Young bird dog pups are allowed to interact with these young birds. Initially, the pups learn to detect birds by sight, scent and with excitement and enthusiasm give chase as the birds are pressured. With experience the pups learn to creep and finally point birds hidden in cover. Thus, both pups and birds learn from each other; pups learn how to handle bobwhites, while the birds learn to escape from danger.

Wayne Bazen with Hank's Prairie Bandit after winning the Canadian Amatuer Derby. Hank was trained using Dale's "Quail Program" and on native wild birds.

At 6 weeks old, quail are strong enough to be placed in a recall pen. Note; the floor covering, water and feed containers. Proper care and attention to detail helps to ensure that the bobwhites are in great health. These birds quickly adopt to the recall pen as their new home. Limit your exposure to the birds so they do not habituate to humans.

Young pups interact with released bobwhites and learned to handle birds during their formative years. One pup points a quail while the other "backs" naturally.

A released bobwhite hen finds the recall tunnel to enter the recall pen. Quail are very smart and quickly find the tunnels to reenter the pen. Food and water are always available in the recall pen.

Dale Davis, breeder of 11X Champion and Hall of Fame Jerry's Runaway Bandit, specializes in started dogs for field trials and hunting. Dale's "The Quail Program" video provides information on how to raise, release bobwhite quail for dog training and for propagation into the wild. Also, Dale can be reached at (509) 276-8661 or by e-mail at DQuailsmith@aol.com