With all of the other poultry you raise,why are you worried about noises?Ducks are much louder then any pheasant.As for palawans,these are very touchy birds and not for someone just starting in pheasants.Their diet is a little different then most pheasant species.His climate is perfect for them...
As for pheasants sounds check out http://ibc.lynxeds.com/?For pheasant info www gbwf.org.
!.Pheasants are noisiest in breeding seasonJan-Feb,but do occationally call thruout the year.
2.Jumbos are your best bet for eating.Plenty of meat and not pricey.
3.Most pheasants can withstand all...