Can Lady Amherst and Swinhoe's be kept in the enclosure?

[jsvand5]

I am liking the swinhoe's more and more and I am wondering if they could be kept with a pair of lady amherst's? Thanks for any info.

 

[chickenzoo]

I think it depends on the pheasants attitude and how much space they have. If it is a very large flight pen and they both are accepting of others then perhaps yes. At this time my Swinhoes are in with a young pair of Lady A's until I get a pen built. My young male Swinhoe grew up with them and is fine, the new trio is bossy and will chase them some. I have a lot of perches up high so they can get out of the way. I don't know if I'll chance it during breeding season though. They say that about Silvers too, but this past breeding season my two males were together with two hens and were fine, I hatched a lot of chicks too. They are both easy going males.....

 

[jsvand5]

Thanks for the info. The pen is about 30' x 20' with a lot of trees brush so I think I'll give it a go. How loud are your swinhoe's?

 

[chickenzoo]

I'm new to them, I've only had my young male for a year. Never herd a peep from him yet.

 

[kikescove.com]

They are basically quiet as far as most pheasants go. They will tlak to you and drum A LOT but its not obnoxious by any means. I suppose it depends on the birds. My Swin males are pretty aggressive during breeding season.