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

 

[Frazzemrat1]

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

 

[Gray Farms]

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

 

[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]

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!

 

[farmboyjohn]

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

THANKS for solving my mystery! I truly appreciate it. I knew something wasn't right, but have never had this kind of experience. The dogs sure knew! They leave all my other laying hens and bantams alone, but they were constantly running around the cage of these! I guess I will keep them caged till they are more mature and let them out...... Thanks again for your help! John in Ohio