Rural King "Assorted Bantams"

[farmboyjohn]

Good morning! I am at a loss... I bought these Bantams at Rural King in Heath, Ohio in May. They are now about 5 weeks old. I have never seen a Bantam quite like these. I try to handle them everyday, but they still struggle, and when one got out of the cage, it flew high! What am I raising?? I thought they might be a "game" type Bantam, but not at all sure. THANKS so very much for any help anyone could offer. John in Ohio

 

[Gray Farms]

That's a Black Ringneck Pheasant. It's never going to tame down.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

American Game Fowl maybe? I'm not as familiar with them. @drumstick diva @Gray Farms

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Damn, I was off. Thanks @Gray Farms !! I never would have guessed that one for the OP!

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

That's a Black Ringneck Pheasant. It's never going to tame down.

I thought it looked awkward!

 

[Alexandra33]

Gorgeous! No telling what I'd give to find pheasants at my local RK....

~Alex

 

[21hens-incharge]

HOLY WOW!! Cool pheasant babies!

 

[farmboyjohn]

I am curious what training they will need in order to survive in the wild.

You may find yourself building a flight cage.....

At least that is what I would end up doing.

Love your emoji! Made me smile! I feel the same way, but don't really have a place for a flight cage. I think I will continue to let them get used to the barnyard, and then let them decide if they want to stay or??? This has really messed with my mind. Guess I need to be a bit more careful when I buy bantams at RK! Have a great evening, and thanks for commenting! John in Ohio

 

[farmboyjohn]

American Game Fowl maybe? I'm not as familiar with them. @drumstick diva @Gray Farms

Thanks so much for your help! I appreciate it. John in Ohio

 

[farmboyjohn]

That's a Black Ringneck Pheasant. It's never going to tame down.

HOLY WOW!! Cool pheasant babies!

Thanks! I was so puzzled by this, and have never had any exposure to Pheasants. What a surprise!