So, my daughter now wants to raise Ringneck Pheasants.

[1sttimepeamom]

We are picking up a young breeding pair this afternoon and I had a couple of basic questions.

Will they raise their own chicks?
How many can you have in a pen?
How much space do they really need?

We are sectioning off part of our chicken coop for now. They won't be in there more than a week, until we can get a real run set up.

Thank you all for your help.

 

[Aspen Forest]

Have you checked with your states fish and wildlife? They can supply you with information you need and if you need any permits. for example here in New Jersey you have to have 15-20 sqft per bird and 6-8ft high.

 

[MySweetChickens]

x2 where i live you must have a permit and a required area it is best you make sure you check those

 

[Tony K T]

We are picking up a young breeding pair this afternoon and I had a couple of basic questions.

Will they raise their own chicks?
How many can you have in a pen?
How much space do they really need?

We are sectioning off part of our chicken coop for now. They won't be in there more than a week, until we can get a real run set up.

Thank you all for your help.

Ringnecks rarely raise their own chicks,not saying they don't but not many do.
The number of birds to the pen depends on the pen size.Here in N.H they require 25 sq ft per bird.
Each state has their own requirements for ringnecks so you will have to check with your local fish and game a you wil also need a permit to raise them.
They should not be housed with or near chickens.Chickens have diseases that they can handle,but will kill a pheasant.
Theyneed a gamebird feed not chicken feed,perches and hiding places like a pile of branches trees leaning in a corner or laid down,so when they see you come they usually look for a place to hide and it also keeps them calmer.
A male bird will breed up to 10 hens and the more hens you keep with him the better as they are aggressive breeders.
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[Kev]

If you want the hens to sit on eggs and care for chicks, you will have better luck if the pen is far larger than the recommended minimum sizes and give a lot of shelter and nesting places. Especially if they are from the wilder lines used for hunting.

The more domestic strains are far more handle-able.

 

[Tayten B]

I have started a threads about one of my hens sitting on eggs so it can happen

I have 1 rooster and 3 hens (not including the broody one) and my platinum rooster is a very happy bird with 3 hens his wattle is huge and he makes cool noises and if you imitate the sounds he makes he thinks another rooster is on the outside of the pen and he makes even cooler noises

I live in wisconsin and there is no permit or required space for having pheasants in a pen or as pets but i have to have a permit to release them(which I don't release or permit) over all great birds to have and you can sell eggs very easily

 

[1sttimepeamom]

Thank you everyone for your responses!

I had no idea I would need a hobby license (permit) to have these little guys. I found the application online, but haven't had the time to turn it in. I will have to ask game and fish if there is any housing requirements since I can't find anything on their site.

We knew about them liking cover and had brush in the temporary pen. There was a glitch last weekend, so we haven't picked them up. A good thing, since I don't have the license yet. I would hate to get in trouble with the state.

Once again, thank you!