D.o. fuliginosus
18-22” long. Fairly large, chunky, powerful birds, as grouse go. They favor the higher
coastal mountain tops in winter and can be as low as 500-1,500’, eating mostly
Douglas and white fir needles. Once the breeding season commences in mid
March, they move down the mountain.
We feed Mazuri maintenance pellets and give fresh-cut dandelions, of which they love the yellow tops. Also, they receive fir bows and cut cranberries coated with
Vionate mineral powder.
Production: 8 eggs average per clutch
They will do well in hot climates if properly shaded.
