Japanese Green

[wildlifeartist1]

I have 5 trios of Japanese green pheasants or true versicolors and raise about 40/50 each year and they are VERY flighty bird
wing clip ,peeps, are a must almost They will take the top of their head of very fast
We have hand raised some and they are much better, we sit in the pens almost daily and they are ok with it.

 

[game farmer]

I presently have several Japanese green pheasants or true versicolors, not the green melanistic ringnecks so many incorrectly term Versicolors. I spent hours on the internet inquiring and tracking down breeders that have them, and there ain't many! Kelly McMullen in Louisiana and South Jordan Aviary in Utah had young birds for sale this past fall. I don't know if they still do. Kelly didn't have any hens. They run around 100 a pair.

For those that are interested, it seems Japanese Greens have fallen out of favor over the last 15 years or so, and I think their numbers in this country are on a severe decline. More breeders are needed and possibly some fresh stock imported directly from Japan in the form of live birds or eggs. I don't know how to go about this, and if anyone does, let me know. I would bet with the avian flu scare, it is darn near impossible to get birds into the country, especially from the pacific rim.

Japanese greens are a VERY flighty bird. They are extremely wary of humans and much more wild in nature than even ringnecks. My birds spend 99.9 percent of the day in thick cover that I have in the pen and as soon as they see me they dive into it and hide. Whether or not they will calm down remains to be seen. They do need a large pen with plenty of cover in the form of bushes or cut limbs, xmas trees, or the sort to keep them happy. Otherwise they will fly against the wire or netting in a desperate attempt to escape. I've joked it would be easier to get a melanistic ringneck and spray paint his rump powder blue and call it a versicolor! At least you would get to see and enjoy it!

Now, I always like a challenge and I'm sure these will give me one. But this spring will be my first attempt at breeding and hatching their eggs. If I'm successful in getting a flock going, I'll offer pairs for sale in the future. But right now I don't know if that will be in a year or even 3. Good luck TV!

Anyone that has any questions concerning Versicolors, PM me!

 

[game farmer]

I know it's been 10-15 years. But at one time you had true Japp green pheasants. Do you still raise them, or know who is keeping the bloodlines going? Give me a text @ 541-977-8535 with a contact name, number and best time to call.
Thanks respectfully, Mike H