Enclosures

[arherp]

OK.. So, I have decided for this next batch of pens to be permanent. I am trying to decide on the configuration - it will be either (6) 10X12's, or (3) 20X8's. (120 square feet versus 160 square feet) Which do you guys think would be better? And how do you landscape yours? I already am doing a few ornamental grasses, but not sure what else would avoid trampling/eating.

 

[arherp]

By the way, these pens will probably be used on stuff like Temminicks, eared pheasants, etc. I know that that changes size a bit.

 

[Tony K T]

Bigger is always better.Either size is great for eareds and temminicks.Mine are in 6x 12's,and they do great.
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[arherp]

Do you do pairs, trios, or quads?

 

[Riffecreek]

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nice looking pen Tony!! What is that on the roof??

 

[OzawkieBantams]

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nice looking pen Tony!! What is that on the roof??

looks like green house shade cloth, yes very nice

 

[pbjmaker]

Ok being new to pheasants - Tony how do you protect them from the elements with all sides open like that? Winter here in Iowa can be harsh. I will be building a pen hopefully down on my Mom's land (25 acre pasture with no livestock/animals on it currently)

Do I need to protect them?

 

[arherp]

Pheasants are generally pretty hardy, and some sort of a windbreak will be all that most would need. It does vary species to species though, what kind of birds do you plan on getting?

 

[pbjmaker]

I have what I think are black melanistic pheasants - I posted a picture of the chicks to confirm.

 

[arherp]

Ok, those should be fine with some branches/shrubs/etc to be used as a windbreak. If you could plywood two sides of the enclosure, or put boards a foot or two up on the pen, that would help as well. But RN are very hardy.