Partridges are birds that are smaller in size than Pheasants and larger than Quail. These birds are usually between 400 and 800 grams and their size is about 30 to 35 cm. These birds have a grayish-brown color in the upper part of their body and their abdomen is very pale yellow.
The difference between wild and farmed partridges is that wild partridges look more regular and well-groomed than farmed birds. Other than that, there is no difference between them. In terms of reproduction, these birds reproduce once a year and do so in April. Partridge reproduction also continues from April to early August.
Partridge breeding period is slightly longer than other birds. Partridge prepares for slaughter at the age of 3-4 months and for laying at the age of 16-7 months, while, for example, quail reach the age of slaughter at 40 days and laying at the age of 45-50 days.
The laying of partridges is periodic. Each herd lays eggs for 4 months, then rests for 2 months, after which the laying period begins again.
The lifespan of each Partridge is about seven years. The Partridge chicken becomes a Partridge after three months and 15 days, the useful life of a Partridge is four years and its useless life is seven years.
Economically important
- Partridge meat has 5 to 10 percent more amino acids than other birds.
- Partridge breeding is easier, more profitable and more productive than all other birds.
- Partridge egg has high medicinal and medicinal properties and has a good and profitable market.
- This bird is more accustomed and adapts itself to a better environment.
- It is very resistant to disease and virus.
- The possibility of breeding up to 3 periods per year.