Hi everyone!
I'm building a pheasant enclosure and am wondering what everybody uses as roofing material, and what predator proofing measures you have taken!
I'm in the UK so there aren't as many predators as there are in places like the US but I'm definitely not taking any chances.
I will be...
His eyes look perfectly normal in regular lighting, his irises are a greyish blue colour as he is a young bird but are expected to turn yellow. There is no swelling, irregular shape, redness or discharge so I’m wondering if they’re just inherited cataracts?
Unfortunately there is not a lot of...
Took a few photos of my pheasant today using the flash and noticed he has a blue cloud/tinge on his eyes.
He doesn’t act as if he can’t see, in fact he’s very lively and observant.
Ideas?
So I’ve been calling my pheasant “he” since he was in the egg. As he grew, I noticed his ear tufts come through and tiny spurs appear on his legs.. but now I’m beginning to wonder.
Is he really a he?!
I had somebody online tell me he was a girl but when I asked why he just mentioned his colour...
Hi everyone!
Can anyone tell me what sex my chick is?
I was thinking male but it doesn’t have the “boxy” head described by pheasant keepers that makes typically have. But is that a wattle?
Ideas?
So my chick finally hatched!
All seems healthy but I'm paranoid about yolk sac infection. What do I look out for? I'm a first time hatcher so worried about absolutely everything! Don't wanna lose him.
Any pointers?