i INTRODUCTION. Jg 



In presenting this, the first edition of "QUAILOLOGY," I 

 trust it may meet the long felt want for practical information 

 regarding the quail family and how they may be taken from a 

 wild state, domesticated, and successfully reared and cared for, 

 in confinement. 



While I love to see these graceful birds in the full and free 

 enjoyment of their liberty, I cannot but feel that those who de- 

 nounce their keeping in confinement, look only at one side of 

 the question, and take no account of the miseries and struggles 

 for existence they encounter against winter and rough weather, 

 the vermin and the shot-gun swine. I, however, would cry out 

 against those who try to keep them and take no interest or 

 trouble in making them happy and free from misery. Much 

 misery is caused every day and many birds are lost from the 

 lack of "know how" care, and an improper conception of their 

 natural peculiarities, food and habits. Some who cannot, 

 would if they "only knew how," make their birds happy. It 

 is the purpose of this volume to, as clearly as possible, give the 

 needful instruction to these and any who may wish to take up 

 the culture of these game birds from a fanciers' standpoint. 



The culture of the quail is not entirely a new one, but it 

 has not yet attained that public attention which is bound to a- 

 rise when it becomes known what a pleasure and profit can be 

 derived from it under proper management. 



The few who are in the business, or culture, as we prefer 

 to call it, it may suffice to say will not desert it, as it is much 

 more pleasant and far less disagreeable than other ventures of 

 a similar nature. 



The quail is easily raised, costs very little to feed, is the 

 healthiest, hardiest, cleanliest, and most prolific bird of the 

 poultry yard, free from contagious diseases and brings a good 

 price on any market. 



