The most commonly raised partridge include the Hungarian partrdige and the chukar redleg partridge (often referred to simply as a chukar). The main purpose for raising partridge (and chukar) is for release in hunting preserves.

Vocabulary

• Partridge is singular; Partridges is plural
• Hen = adult female partridge
• Cock = adult male partridge
• Chick/Cheeper = young (baby) partridge