Are Chukars Good Pets?

No, Chukars do not make good pets. They are wild birds, and naturally live in rocky and inhospitable regions. They also carry disease that they can inadvertently spread to humans and other birds. Because of this, they make poor pets.

Are chukars aggressive?

Looking at the Chukar above one wouldn't think that they are aggressive. They seem fairly docile foraging for seeds in the grasses or perched on a rock calling. But during breeding season they can be fierce, aggressive and downright mean.

Are chukars hard to raise?

Many bird fanciers consider the chukar one of the easiest game birds to raise in captivity, espe- cially when it is raised on wire to minimize disease problems.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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