BROODY ON PHEASANT EGGS

[elsfieldchickens]

ive got a broody bantam on 5 ringneck pheasant eggs and was just wondering are hens good mother to pheasant chicks?

 

[Tony K T]

Bantams are great mothers as long as there are no holes anywhere in their pen.Ringnecks first thought is to run,and they will even if mom is calling them back,they won't even take one last look at her as they run away.
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[Ellaluvsbirds]

Bantams are very good mothers. I have had them sit on a few different birds eggs and there where no problems. Good luck

 

[elsfieldchickens]

thanks she is sat tight at the moment

 

[elsfieldchickens]

quick update 4 have hatched so far!

 

[ranit]

Keep a close eye on them. When I tried pheasant eggs under a silkie they hatched great but wouldn't stay with her to stay warm. I ended up having to take them and put them in a brooder.

 

[De Wet]

Keep a close eye on them. When I tried pheasant eggs under a silkie they hatched great but wouldn't stay with her to stay warm. I ended up having to take them and put them in a brooder.

agree I m take mine away when they hatch

 

[elsfieldchickens]

thanks for the advice i will keep an eye on them