Is it still possible to tame two week old red golden pheasant chick as a pet?

[BigRedHenny]

@Birdrain92 was able to tame his peafowl, so read some of his posts.

You should not give her any of that.

Thank you.
But why shouldn’t I buy the bird calming supplement for my nervous pheasant chick?

 

[casportpony]

Thank you.
But why shouldn’t I buy the bird calming supplement for my nervous pheasant chick?

Because you aren't supposed to. If you are that concerned about the chick being nervous, consult with a veterinarian.

 

[BigRedHenny]

Because you aren't supposed to. If you are that concerned about the chick being nervous, consult with a veterinarian.

Okay. But when is that supplement to be given?

 

[casportpony]

Okay. But when is that supplement to be given?

Never.

 

[BigRedHenny]

Never.

So is that supplement a fraud? It’s says “Bird Calm” and a pheasant is a bird right?

 

[casportpony]

So is that supplement a fraud? It’s says “Bird Calm” and a pheasant is a bird right?

If it's not endorsed by Association of Avian Veterinarians, why in the world would you want to use it? If you feel the need to sedate your birds, please consult with a veterinarian.

https://www.aav.org/

 

[BigRedHenny]

If it's not endorsed by Association of Avian Veterinarians, why in the world would you want to use it? If you feel the need to sedate your birds, please consult with a veterinarian.

https://www.aav.org/

I’m just trying to provide comfort to my pheasant so that she will feel less nervous.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Think of it from the birds point of view.
They are a prey animal. Every predator out there wants to eat them. That means they are on high alert ALL THE TIME.

Adding extra stress by handling them and taking them on outings is in my opinion a good way to make sure they get sick from being so stressed all the time.

Lets look at it another way....

Lets say you are afraid of heights, really really afraid. Would it be kind for someone who knows this to expose you to extreme heights over and over and over?
By handling the pheasant often and attempting outings (especially to places there are often dogs) you are putting her through that kind of extreme stress.

 

[BigRedHenny]

Think of it from the birds point of view.
They are a prey animal. Every predator out there wants to eat them. That means they are on high alert ALL THE TIME.

Adding extra stress by handling them and taking them on outings is in my opinion a good way to make sure they get sick from being so stressed all the time.

Lets look at it another way....

Lets say you are afraid of heights, really really afraid. Would it be kind for someone who knows this to expose you to extreme heights over and over and over?
By handling the pheasant often and attempting outings (especially to places there are often dogs) you are putting her through that kind of extreme stress.

I appreciate your eye opening comparison. Thank you. However, regarding the “afraid of heights” situation, this is called exposure therapy which is done during psychiatric therapy. For example a therapist may ask a patient to expose themselves to their fears so that they may overcome their anxiety. If a person wants to get better they must learn to be brave and not hide in the basement.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I appreciate your eye opening comparison. Thank you. However, regarding the “afraid of heights” situation, this is called exposure therapy which is done during psychiatric therapy. For example a therapist may ask a patient to expose themselves to their fears so that they may overcome their anxiety. If a person wants to get better they must learn to be brave and not hide in the basement.

The difference is that is a human brain. Bird brains aren't the same.

Guaranteed any therapist trying desensitization therapy on MY fear of heights is likely to wind up with knots on their head.