Thank you very much for the input.. Predators haven't been a problem at all here and all of the chickens free range 24/7 with no losses. Yes, there are Predators in our area but we have 5 large LGDs and 3 med herd dogs that have full access day and night to the entire place. Also it's up close...
Sorry I haven't updated...We just finished the aviary and moved her pheasants in today. She will be adding more "furniture" over the next few weeks. They are doing great and seem to like the space...
Thank you!!!
I'm sure we can manage the smaller size you recommend and we use wire too! We are on 5 acres so I can build away from the main chicken area.
My chickens all full time free range, will it be a problem if they range around the pheasant enclosure as long as they don't have access to...
Thank you so much for answering.
OK, they are approx 4 months old.
I know there are alot of standard recommendations for pens, what I need to know is min size for a house and size for a run. Nest boxes? Preferred bedding, any supplements, is chick starter grower OK till I go to town Thursday...
Well, it happened.lol
Was able to trade some chickens for 5 ringneck pheasants. 1 cock, 4 hens.
Daughter is thrilled and full of ideas and questions and is doing more research.
So am I!!! :D
Also, it was suggested to me by Ravynscroft to get in touch with @007Sean and introduce myself and pick...
Hello all. My daughter is interested in starting pheasants. We have had quail, currently have ducks, chickens, turkeys and an assortment of other critters.
Please post suggestions on breeds, pens, feeding, anything really, never had them so it's all new.
Thanks in advance.