Let’s Talk Pheasants and Partridge

[BYC Project Manager]

Chickens feel like backyard pets.
Pheasants and partridge feel a little more… wild.

And that is exactly what makes them interesting.

They are fast. Quiet. Always alert. If a chicken is the friendly neighbor, a pheasant is the shy guest who slips out the back door when things get loud.

They do not usually enjoy handling. They like space, tall pens, and places to hide. Think tall grass and brush instead of a cozy coop. When they feel safe, they thrive.

But here is the fun part.

They are beautiful birds. Truly eye catching. Bright pheasants look almost painted. Partridge blend in like little woodland ghosts. Watching them move around the pen feels more like watching wildlife than livestock.

Some folks raise them for meat. Some for eggs. Some just because they love the look and challenge of something different.

So now I am curious…

Would you ever add pheasants or partridge to your setup?
Or do you prefer sticking with chickens and ducks?

What has your experience been like? Let’s hear it

 

[Debbie292d]

I had wanted to raise pheasants for release, but then learned that if planning to release them, they can't be raised with the chickens, and I'd have to research how to care for them without taming them. Our state (WI) used to have a program to release pheasants and quail, but it hasn't been done in several years.

As for raising them just for us, I've seen @007Sean's, and OMG, his are beautiful! I'd love to do that! Just no room right now. Maybe when we wind this silkie operation down someday, I would, but we're not getting any younger here either, as we're both retired.

 

[007Sean]

I think these questions should be asked on another fourm or thread! Asking those questions here is redundant....those of us that raise pheasants and partridges already do so!
Now, if you want to know what my experiences have been in raising them?...that's an entirely different question from asking chicken and duck rearing people if they would ever consider raising pheasants and partridges.