Peafowl and Wild Pheasants

[kay_in_pa]

Our little valley is one of the few remaining places in our county that has ringneck pheasants. They were part of a raise & release program several years ago, and a few are surviving independently. I'd really like to get some peafowl, but don't want to jeopardize this small wild population. Would I be risking their health to get peafowl, especially if I allow them free range? Thanks for any input.

 

[chickenzoo]

I don't think peafowl would be a threat to the pheasants. I don't think they pass diseases like perhaps a chicken would.... but I'm no expert.......

 

[Tony K T]

no threat at all they will both get along
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

peafowl are pheasants, so any diseaese could be spread to the wild pheasant population, if like 100 things all lined up perfect. Your chances of causeing a problem with this are very very slim. I wouldnt worry with it.
Be sure to get healthy N.P.I.P. birds though! Do NOT go to a swap or auction to get them, you will be bringing home only God knows what then! Start healthy and stay healthy..
Good luck