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    I’m not your mom!

    We had the same problem with our pheasant rescue. She got the cuddly toy, but not a mirror. The "separation anxiety" gets less from about 8 weeks. She's over 3 months now and quite independent. Although she stills strolls into the house for a hello and sits on my husband's lap if he's in "her"...
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    Learning every day.

    Learning every day.
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    Sleeping chicks magic spell

    I was wondering if anyone has come across any science regarding chicks releasing a hormone or enzyme while they sleep to subdue the mother? We rescued a pheasant chick from day one and hand reared her in our house (typical newbies!) One of the curious things we noticed was that whenever she...
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    Going out to feed/maintain/..slip on shoe recommendations?

    I also use knock-off crocs. Despite the jokes and jeers, there is no denying the practicality of these. So easy to slip on & off. If really mucky, just put your feet (with shoes on) under the outside tap. I have an "outdoor" scrubbing brush for the more stubborn messes. They're so good that I...
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    Reluctant pheasant mom

    Hi I have a rescue pheasant. We tried to take her to a wildlife rescue shelter or vet, but they said they weren't taking any animals because of COVID. (?) So we ended up with a pheasant. We don't have chickens. We didn't want any pets - preferring the natural wildlife around us. But now we have...
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    Help me keep this baby pheasant alive!

    Hi Veganbee I am also in the UK, and rural. We have a pair of pheasants (among other game) that come daily to glean what the finches drop at the bird feeders. We found our rescue in mid-May, which is a month too early for pheasants. As you know, May had endless rainfall and this little one...
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