Pheasant hopeful looking for advice

[JerseyHen]

Take the plunge.All 3 species you have spoken of are great birds to start with.I would run quads on all species to help the hens from getting a beating during breeding.The males can be very aggressive breeders.Your pen size is way more then adequate for a quad,100 sq ft per bird i9s a looooooooooot of room.Here in N.H for ringnecks the state requires 25sq ft per bird,ornamentals are not regulated here.
As for the top,I would use poultry netting for an area that size.It is expensive,but may be your cheapest route for a pen of that size.Don't forget to put an apron of wire(at least 2' wide) around the bottom outside of your pen.This will keep the digging predators out.Also when putting up perches,keep them 3' down from the top so predators can't reach down and grab them.As for the height,at least 6'hi or even higher if you are tall.The height is more for your comfort while giving your birds room to fly.Have a sheltered part of the pen so your birds can get out of the elements.They more then likely will not use it,but it is best to give them an option.I always use rubber bowls for food and water,I don't like them eating off from the ground.Just my own preference,There are no people listed in the APWS directory that raise pheasants,but I'm sure there are some people that do and just don't advertise them.When you are ready to purchase birds,let me know and I will try to find someone near you.
Lots of helpful info on www.gbwf.org.You will find yourself checking it out several times a day.
Keep the good work uo Dan,we all appreciate your site and the efforts you put into it.
In N.H.,Tony.

Thanks for all the great info. I will be sure to contact you when I have the enclosures done! I am having fun with the designing right now (great for cold winter days/nights).