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Pheasants with chickens?

Discussion in 'Pheasants and Partridge (Chukar)' started by Flashy2003, Jan 11, 2011.

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  1. Jan 11, 2011 #1
    Flashy2003

    Flashy2003 Out Of The Brooder

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    Can I raise/pen up pheasants in the same run as chickens. Or do the need there own space?
     
  3. Jan 11, 2011 #2
    BobwhiteQuailLover

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    They will need their own pen. [​IMG]
    Chickens can give gamebirds a disease
     
  5. Jan 11, 2011 #3
    Flashy2003

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    Like an STD? Just kidding. Didnt even think of that. Thanks
     
  7. Jan 11, 2011 #4
    BobwhiteQuailLover

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    HaHa!!
    Yep!
     
  9. Jan 11, 2011 #5
    Robo

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    There is a disease transfer between them, and game birds usually get the worst end of it. The most common form of it is coryza, and it has symptoms like swollen eyes.
     
  11. Jan 11, 2011 #6
    JJMR794

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    As Stated Gamebirds X Domestic Poultry = Much Bad Juju [​IMG]
     

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