Ceylon Junglefowl

[isaacearlg]

why is the wing cut

 

[Resolution]

Ceylon Junglefowl are difficult to raise. People tend to feed them like game pheasants and they die of nutritional deficiencies, which is another factor leading to their poor reproductive performance. Reproductive health is bolstered when adequate nutrition is provided the birds naturally. I would not recommend the species to most people that have never worked with a rare subtropical species before. They are very susceptible to a gamut of illnesses and something as simple as failing to sterilize the water container every few days can lead to potentially fatal infections wherever the birds are maintained close to domestic poultry. I've been working with this species for over twenty years and consider them one of the most rewarding species to keep in an avicultural setting.

 

[Los Faisanes]

My husband and I have an exotic bird farm in Mexico, mainly pheasants, but also quail, partridges, waterfowl and cracids, along with macaws and some parrots. We've raised Bankiva and Sonnerato junglefowl for years but are having problems with Ceylon junglefowl. A one year old trio has given me lots of fertile eggs and I've hatched about ten chicks. All of them are dying within the first two weeks. I saw your post and would so appreciate any pointers. Many thanks.

 

[Quail's Hollar Farm]

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[1_FnkyFrm]

Good looking Ceylon Junglefowl! I wouldnt mind having a trio of them...