Parent Reared Coveys

Our coveys of parent reared grey partridges are the closest thing to wild birds that you can buy.

Every year we set up a number of pairs to hatch and rear their own young, producing true family coveys.

Pairs are kept in large grass pens. Sufficient cover and shelter is provided in the breeding pens but these chicks are reared with full exposure to the elements, just like wild partridges. To maintain wildness, routine contact is kept to an absolute minimum.

These family groups behave just like wild birds, reacting as a true covey when driven over guns or flushing hard in front pointers or spaniels when walked up.

Due to their high wild genetic make up these birds provide quality seed stock for conservation projects.

If you would like to purchase some of our parent reared coveys or would like more information, please feel free to get in touch. These coveys are produced to order and we would ask clients for plenty of advance warning to make sure adequate breeding stock and equipment are on hand to enable us to fulfil orders.

Prices:

£8 per bird*

50% deposit payable in advance with the balance due on delivery.

To order or for further information please email sales@stagsbrookgame.com or call 07854400985

Delivery charges may apply depending on distance/quantity of birds.

*Due to the the slightly unpredictable nature of letting birds breed naturally, we work on the assumption that with good weather and correct management, each pair should produce an average of 14 poults giving an average covey size of 16 birds. In reality coveys may be larger or smaller and the final balance will be adjusted accordingly.