At what age can Ringnecks be released?

[willow_lane]

Assuming a person has all of the proper permits for their state, at what age can pheasants be released into the wild? I have read that Quail can be released after 5 to 8 weeks but I have never head of the proper age to release Ringnecks.

Thanks

 

[gamebirdsonly]

I what I have heard is 6 to 7 weeks

 

[ranit]

Weather plays an important part. In warm weather we move our pheasants outside at 4-5 weeks. For the best survival rate you would want to put them in a flight pen (something large enough for them to fly some) before releasing so they can strengthen their wings. Same applies to quail.