Covey's
 

I was wondering what is the total amount of Quail in a covey or is there not a certain number? I was also wondering do Quail like too like in a field with brush all around it or what?

Please reply thanks

RE: Covey's
 

I have seen small coveys , 5, or large coveys 70+...
from kansas, ky, to ohio....
the amount of birds to a covey varies

the second part of your question is unclear...maybe you could post it again?

RE: Covey's
 

Here in Virginia, the average size covey is under 30 birds. never shoot out a covey, always leave some birds there because most quail live and die within a two mile range. to answer your other questions, yes, they do like to LIVE in an area that has fields with cover around it, gives them protection from other animals, mostly fox.

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LeeinVa1 figured your question out....i understand it now :)
and Lee is right. :)

RE: Covey's
 

I've read that quail need at least 5 - 6 birds to make it through a cold winter. I've seen coveys from 4 to 150 birds depending on species. Bobwhites are generally 12 - 15 birds but 25 not uncommon in good years. 30 or more is outstanding.

RE: Covey's
 

I would like too thank all you guys for telling me this, I was also wondering when Bobwhite Quail start too mate
THanks

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i live in north texas and bobwhites are plentiful. ive seen 5-almost 50 in a covey and they love the thick stuff. ive also hunted in west texas and blue(scaled) quail are more around that area. ive seen 4-damn near 100 in a single covey and they prefer thick cover too when the damn things aint running there butts off. hopes this help ya.

Bo

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Yeah as far as amount of birds there isn't any # needed for a covey. It can very greatly.