Feathered game
Red and grey partridges
Quality breeding in large natural aviaries
Red partridge
The red partridge (Alectoris rufa) is one of the most emblematic game birds of southern France. Our red partridges are raised in large open aviaries fitted with dense natural vegetation (broom, box, tall grasses) that reproduces their Mediterranean habitat. Our carefully selected bloodlines produce birds with powerful flight and a wild temperament.
- Large planted aviaries
- Multi-hectare aviaries with natural plant cover, allowing birds to develop their flight musculature.
- Selected bloodlines
- Rigorous selection on morphology, plumage, behaviour and flight ability.
- Weight & size
- Birds of 350 to 450 g at release age, with the characteristic red and grey plumage of the species.
- Hunting and restocking
- Suited equally to release shooting and medium to long-term restocking programmes.
- Red partridges for sale
- Available from 12 weeks in season. Volume discounts. Breeding stock to order in spring.
Grey partridge
The grey partridge (Perdix perdix) has become rare in many regions of France, a victim of changing agricultural practices. GIBIS is one of the few breeders maintaining a breeding herd of grey partridges from pure French bloodlines. Our birds are raised under strictly controlled conditions to preserve the original genetic characteristics of the species.
- Pure French bloodline
- French genetics preserved without crossing with foreign bloodlines, guaranteeing species authenticity.
- Heritage species
- Active contribution to preserving the French grey partridge, a declining species nationally.
- Specialist breeding
- Specific conditions: low-density aviaries, diet rich in insects and wild seeds.
- Restocking programme
- Birds particularly suited to reintroduction programmes in cereal plains and bocage.
- Technical support
- GIBIS assists clients in setting up restocking programmes with monitoring of released populations.
Chukar partridge
The chukar partridge (Alectoris chukar) originates from Central Asia and the Middle East, perfectly adapted to rocky, arid and mountainous terrain. Larger than the red partridge, the chukar is distinguished by its black and white striped flanks and pronounced facial mask. GIBIS offers farmed chukars for restocking dry and rugged territories, as well as for sporting shooting on hilly ground.
Adaptation to arid terrain
Naturally adapted to rocky areas, dry slopes and rugged relief unfavourable to other partridges.
Superior size
Larger bird than the red partridge (400 to 550 g), offering substantial game appreciated by hunters.
Powerful flight
Fast, low flight along slopes, particularly spectacular on mountainous terrain.
Availability to order
Chukar partridges available on advance order. Contact GIBIS for lead times and prices.
Partridge eggs
GIBIS offers fertile partridge eggs for breeders wishing to start or renew their breeding flock. Our red and grey partridge eggs come from carefully selected breeding pairs assessed on morphology, behaviour and fertility.
Fertile red partridge eggs
Eggs from our best red partridge bloodlines. Fertility rate checked before dispatch.
Grey partridge eggs
Limited availability, pure French bloodline. Booking recommended from January for the laying season.
Laying season
Eggs available April to July. Dispatched in adapted isothermal packaging to guarantee viability.
Hatch rate
Our eggs are collected daily and dispatched within 48 hours to maximise hatch rate (70-85% under optimal conditions).
National and international delivery
Delivery & service areas
GIBIS delivers its partridges across France and to neighbouring countries. Transport in our equipped vehicles with health certificates.
All of metropolitan France
Delivery to all regions: Brittany, Normandy, Centre, North, PACA, Occitanie, Grand Est, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Pays de la Loire, Île-de-France.
Belgium and Switzerland
Regular deliveries to Belgium and Switzerland. Road transport in our equipped vehicles.