Interested in thoughts on this bird...

[Chookwagn]

Saw this pheasant the other day.... i was wondering if it was a cross between a Golden and a Lady Amherst??

I have had goldens before and it was definitely larger than goldens I have had....

Anyones thoughts ?

 

[007Sean]

Yes, it's a cross between an Amherst and a Golden.

 

[Quailobsessed]

Yep, definitely a cross between a golden and an amherst. A lot of people seem to cross them. It's really not helpful for either species

 

[wildlifeartist1]

Where did you take the pics from

 

[Midnightman14]

Agreed it's a cross. You can tell because the belly isn't white and the tail has no bars so it's not an amherst.

 

[Chookwagn]

Yep, definitely a cross between a golden and an amherst. A lot of people seem to cross them. It's really not helpful for either species

Yes I agree! Just because they can cross breed doesn't mean it's a good idea...

 

[Chookwagn]

Where did you take the pics from

Not far from my house there is a place that breeds a few chickens, pheasants, sheep and goats. It was just free ranging around their yard

 

[Quailobsessed]

Yes I agree! Just because they can cross breed doesn't mean it's a good idea...

 

[Quaicken108]

Yep, looks like a cross. I also agree that it’s not a good idea. (Even if he looks beautiful)

 

[Gotbirdsohyeah]

My thought is shoot it before it gets into the gene pool.Just my thought.
In N.H.,Tony.