I am thinking about getting ringneck pheasants.

[incubatingisfun]

So i havent raised anything but chickens and im just wondering how dificult it is to raise pheasants?

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

it's not hard raising them but they are different than chickens. The biggest thing I have noted is they will peck each other to pieces given a chance.

Steve

 

[jrsqlc]

And they are flighty and spastic as all get out.
Work with them, play with them, the first few days are the most important, IMO!!!

I do know my Red and Yellows are ALOT calmer than the Lady A's or ringnecks

 

[ranit]

Be sure and feed them a gamebird feed as they require a higher protein. Gamebird starter is usually 28-30%. The gamebird feed has animal protein in it which in my opinion helps with the feather picking. Many people also put blinders on to help with this. I have been fortunate so far not to have to do this as I hate the things. The more room you can give them, especially with ringnecks, the better off you are as this also helps.

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

Here is one reason for having them, they are eye catching to say the least

Steve

 

[incubatingisfun]

Thank you everyone for the information.I will definently get ringnecks once i do some research and built a coop.Steve those are so cool i cant wait to get some.

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

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There is alot of great info here and many experienced breeders. I actually held off on getting them for a few years because of all the horror stories I heard about them, I wish I would have gotten them sooner.

Steve

 

[SamG347]

Feel free to PM me any questions....I can help yah out. I haven't been doing it as long as some but have raised over 200 birds.

 

[incubatingisfun]

thanks what kind of housing to you use for pheasants

 

[SamG347]

Here is my main mixed aviary...this houses my 7 pheasant breeders and 8 assorted Mandarin and Wood Ducks.