To-Be Pheasant Guardian in Need of Information!

[WingedBeauty]

So....
I'm planning on getting pheasants next year, and I'd like to know as much about them as possible.

I already know that red goldens are a very good choice, and I've started planning their enclosure. (with a wooden frame very similar to the one shown here:

)

Some stuff I'd like to know is:
What ratio of females:males is best for the birds?
Do I need to trim their wings?
Is there anything chickens can have that they can't?
Do they need any special care (besides a little extra cleaning)?
How big should their coop be?
I've hear that the males screech a LOT during springtime. How awful are they?


I look forwards to reading what knowledge you share with me!

 

[Tony K T]

So....
I'm planning on getting pheasants next year, and I'd like to know as much about them as possible.

I already know that red goldens are a very good choice, and I've started planning their enclosure. (with a wooden frame very similar to the one shown here:

)

Some stuff I'd like to know is:
What ratio of females:males is best for the birds?
Do I need to trim their wings?
Is there anything chickens can have that they can't?
Do they need any special care (besides a little extra cleaning)?
How big should their coop be?
I've hear that the males screech a LOT during springtime. How awful are they?


I look forwards to reading what knowledge you share with me!

1.You can run 5 or 6 hens to 1 male with no problems.
2.I would leave their wings full so they can fly to theiur roost.
3.As far as feed?Pheasants need a gamebird feed.They near to be away from chickens as chickens carry diseases that they can handle,but will kill pheasants.
4.They do need a covered pen either with wire,netting,wood,metal which ever you prefer.Roost and hiding places.
5.The size of the pen depends on how many birds you plan on having.
6.They are not bad at all,but kinda neat to hear.They do not screech constantly.
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[WingedBeauty]

Thanks so much! This information is so helpful!