When do ornamental pheasants molt??

[tonini3059]

My pheasants are looking kind of ratty and you think that they would molt before breeding season.

 

[Lophura]

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What species? Unless they were induced by lighting, most will molt when the breeding season is over - usually July through September.

Diet, housing, and weather conditions can affect their appearance as well.

Dan

 

[tonini3059]

They are kept outside so that is why they are ratty. This will be their second year so they should be getting their full adult colors in. I have Reeves, Red Golden and Lady Amherst.

 

[tonini3059]

Plus their housing was small before we got them.

 

[Lophura]

Sounds like what you mentioned could all be factors.

Time and space will get them looking better.

Dan