초록 ▼

This invention is a protected enclosure to allow upland game birds including bobwhite quail to be introduced into and to thrive in the wild with low mortality rate. This is accomplished through the use of an acclimation portion where the birds become used to feeding and watering in the protected enc

This invention is a protected enclosure to allow upland game birds including bobwhite quail to be introduced into and to thrive in the wild with low mortality rate. This is accomplished through the use of an acclimation portion where the birds become used to feeding and watering in the protected enclosure while being allowed to ingress and egress between the acclimation portion and the feeding and watering portion. Provision is made for one or more call birds to be isolated after the acclimation period upon initial introduction into the wild. The call bird or birds can then be reunited with the covey. Commercially available cooked ration can be used which allows vitamins, minerals and other supplements to be added to the normal diet of the birds.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] A replenishment system for wild upland game birds comprising: a stand alone predator resistant enclosure means having an interior and exterior;refillable feed and watering means disposed interiorly of said enclosure means to allow birds to feed and drink within the safety of such en

[ I claim:] [1.] A replenishment system for wild upland game birds comprising: a stand alone predator resistant enclosure means having an interior and exterior;refillable feed and watering means disposed interiorly of said enclosure means to allow birds to feed and drink within the safety of such enclosure means;a tunnel like member disposed primarily interiorly of said enclosure and communicating between the interior and exterior of the enclosure means, the cross-section of said tunnel like member being large enough to allow the birds to freely ingress and egress into and out of the enclosure means while being too small for predators to enter; anda closeable gate means to prevent the birds from egressing through the tunnel like member whereby the predator resistant enclosure means with the birds inside can be transported to a release area and when the birds are in the wild, they can spend more time being aware of their surroundings than looking for food and water.