Keeping Pheasants and chickens together. Help!!

[Jack Owl]

I have a 20' x 40' Pen that is 10' high. I have 16 chickens in it. I have a Separate Pen for my Red Golden pheasants, but I want to get lady Amherst pheasants.

Can I put a trio of Lady A's in this large pen with chickens?? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!

 

[Chickiegirls2]

I am not sure... try googling it or go to ask.com!!!

 

[sourland]

In my experience the lady Amherst or Goldens would be bullied by the chickens. Also their eggs are more delicate and may be eaten by the chickens. I once kept bantams and ring necks together without much difficulty, but the ring necks were definately the dominant species.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

There is a section for people that keep phesants......perhaps you could drop in there and get the expert opinion from them???

 

[chickengrl]

I have read on here several times that you don't want to ever house game birds with your chickens. It's a disease thing. Try posting your question over on the game bird section and you may get folks who can give you more details. Good luck!

 

[Jack Owl]

Thanks for the help!!