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Chukar Partridge

Released for hunt preserves and dog training. Tolerates dry climates. Distinctive black-and-white side bars + red bill + red feet. FastPoultry takes free quote requests for Chukar Partridge as day-old chicks, started birds, and adult birds and matches each one with NPIP-certified breeders within 1 business day.

About this breed

Quick facts: Chukar Partridge

OriginEurasia
Eggs per year~60
Egg colorSpeckled cream
Egg sizeSmall

Personality & temperament

Best for: hunt preserves, dog training

Buying tips

  • Confirm NPIP status before any interstate shipment.
  • Day-old chicks ship USPS Express Mail; allow 24-72h transit and brood at 95F first week.
  • Ask about vaccinations (Marek's especially) and parent-stock provenance.
  • Show-quality birds command a premium - APA-recognized varieties only.
  • Live arrival guaranteed via our optional Tier 1/2/3 program when you check out.

FAQs about Chukar Partridge

Where can I buy a Chukar Partridge?

You can request Chukar Partridge through FastPoultry, which matches buyer requests with breeders. Choose from 3 request pages for day-old chicks, started birds, and adult birds, then tell us your quantity, preferred age, and delivery state in the form on this page. Matched breeder options arrive within 1 business day, and you arrange payment, pickup, or shipping directly with the breeder you choose.

How much does a Chukar Partridge cost?

Prices for Chukar Partridge are set by each breeder and change with season, line quality, age, and quantity, so FastPoultry does not publish a fixed price. Submitting a request is free. Matched breeders reply with current pricing, and you should ask whether the quote includes boxing, shipping, and vaccinations before you pay the breeder directly.

How many eggs does a Chukar Partridge lay?

A Chukar Partridge hen lays roughly 60 eggs a year, and the eggs are small and speckled cream. Real production depends on strain, hen age, season, and daylight, so ask breeders about the laying record of their parent stock. The Chukar Partridge breed profile on this page lists egg color, size, and laying details alongside care and space notes.

What age should I buy a Chukar Partridge at?

The Chukar Partridge can be requested as day-old chicks, started birds, and adult birds. Day-old birds ship USPS Express and need a 95 F brooder ready on arrival. Started birds are feathered and closer to laying, so no brooding is needed and pickup is common. Adults are proven layers or show birds at point of lay or beyond. Pick the age that matches your brooding setup and how soon you want eggs or breeding stock.

Can a Chukar Partridge be shipped to my state?

The USDA NPIP state importation table (May 20, 2026) lists VS Form 9-3 as required for shipments into 44 of 50 states, and 31 states list a permit, approval number, or other entry requirement, so check your state's location page before you order. VS Form 9-3 is the NPIP report of sales that the shipping breeder completes, and some states add a permit number, a Pullorum-Typhoid or avian influenza clean-flock rule, or a health certificate. FastPoultry does not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands through standard requests.

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