Ground surface for pheasants

[adriano]

Hi whats the best ground suface for the following pheasants,

Reeves, Red golden, Lady amherest, Yellow goldens, and Elliots.

Grass floor, Gravel or sand floor, Wood shavings or a mixture of all.

Thanks

 

[Bosque]

It all depends on geographic location. What part of the country do you live in? How many birds to you expect to house in each run?

 

[Tony K T]

I personally like masonry sand.No bugs or worms like it and it makes the pen look so clean,plus it has very good drainage if it gets wet.
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[adriano]

Quote:
Ireland. So Rain Cold Odd sunshine

Pairs and trios etc

 

[Bosque]

Then I agree with Tony, masonary sand. It will drain well and will be easy for you to rake up the droppings. If you have a lot of clay in your soil where drainage is an issue, you may want to dig down, add some pea gravel a layer of landscape cloth, then the sand.
Take some pictures and share the progression of your project.
Good luck!
Bosque.

 

[wilds of pa]

I use some homemade mulch In my Edwards pens from hardwoods ground up using my 3 point wood chipper.. Bugs don't seem to like hardwood chip, Use mostly oaks Branches..

 

[adriano]

Thanks Guys

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

I love seeing my Silvers in the grass... It just looks so natural.

i think if the grass ends up dying, Ill probably use sand...




Good Luck!!

Jason