Category: Meat

Dig post holes 2 feet deep around the perimeter of each pheasant pen at 10-foot intervals. Add an extra post hole 3 feet away from one of your support posts to allow for a gate. Center an 8-foot four-by-four in each post hole and fill each hole with quick-set concrete. How much space does a […]

Melanistic Mutant Pheasant. The Melanistic Mutant Pheasant originated in Europe over 100 years ago. These large, beautiful iridescent, greenish-black pheasants are a favorite variety for release and have a remarkable ability to survive and reproduce in the wild. What is the best pheasant for meat? Over the years, MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc has developed a white […]

Both sexes make sound by beating their wings together as they launch into flight. Do female pheasants call? Singing and calls Despite the lack of volume, female pheasants do use a range of communication calls for different situations. What’s the difference between a male and a female pheasant? The males have rich chestnut, golden-brown and […]

Hunting males only removes “surplus” roosters not needed for reproduction in the spring. In addition, since hens and roosters are easily distinguished in wingshooting situations, pheasants are managed more conservatively than other upland gamebirds—as the hen segment of the population is protected from hunting. What’s the difference between a male pheasant and a female pheasant? […]

Male vs. Female Pheasant You can only harvest male pheasants; female birds cannot be hunted. Can you shoot hen pheasant in Kansas? Liberated Season Besides a good population of wild birds, we have liberated thousands of pheasants throughout the summer and fall. Imagine two and three hundred bird flushes at a time! Bird Limit: We […]

The colorful plumage of males allows birds within the species to recognize each other. It also allows predators outside the species to recognize birds that are not safe to eat. Dull feathers protect female birds. Why is the male bird more colorful? Males are usually the most colorful sex because females are more likely to […]

All rooster pheasants have spurs, while hens don’t. That’s why a foot left on a dressed pheasant is adequate for determining sex. How can you tell the difference between a male and female pheasant? The males have rich chestnut, golden-brown and black markings on their bodies and tails, with a dark green head and red […]

Pheasants are a territorial species, so it would be best to keep only one male per species in the aviary. You can mix and match species of wild pheasants, but you will want to mix species that have different nesting levels. A different primary food source should also be a consideration in mixing species. Do […]

between 50 and 65 cm. Female pheasants are smaller in size and lighter in weight than males, and they also have shorter tails and a smaller wingspan. Females measure between 50 and 65 cm (20 to 25.6 in) in length, of which 20 cm (8 in) is their long tail. How tall is a female […]

You may occasionally spot black pheasants – these are melanistic (the opposite of albino), the result of a mutant gene. In bright sun these males can exhibit iridescent electric blue and green sheens that can be even more beautiful than the usual array of reds and golds of their more common relatives. What is a […]

The fox is top of the list of predators that will break into a pheasant pen. Do foxes eat birds? Foxes have a really diverse diet. They are expert hunters, catching rabbits, rodents, birds, frogs and earthworms as well as eating carrion. What is a red foxes favorite food? Red foxes eat a lot of […]

As wild birds, game birds provide for some interesting legal anomalies as they are ‘owner- less’, even though they have been reared by an owner before being placed in the wild. Under common law, a landowner has the right to hunt any wild animals and birds on their land. What is the best time of […]

Hunting Pheasant: Please remember, you can only take male birds (roosters). It is illegal to shoot hen pheasants (females); they are protected as the providers of next year’s crop. In some regions exotic forestry blocks are available for pheasant hunting under the control of local Fish & Game Councils. Can you shoot pheasants in NZ? […]

Your numerous letters (30 May) on white pheasants refer to them as “albinos”. While albino pheasants are known, they are much rarer than the also white “leucisticleucisticLeucism (/ˈluːsɪzəm, -kɪz-/) is a wide variety of conditions that result in the partial loss of pigmentation in an animal—causing white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, […]

The largest pheasant breed offered is the Jumbo Ringneck Pheasant. This breed is primarily Mongolian blood and is a challenging bird for dogs to get into flight as it tends to be a ground runner. What is the best pheasant to raise for meat? Over the years, MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc has developed a white pheasant. […]

At present, pockets of wild pheasants occur in arable areas of East Anglia, Kent, central and southern England, northeastern England and some lowlands of Scotland. Because the pheasant is so adaptable within rather wide constraints, many other areas may be capable of supporting wild pheasants at low densities. Are there still wild pheasants? The state […]

Raising pheasants can be a profitable business if done correctly as the game birds are in high demand during hunting season. Pheasant require the right shelter, food and sanitary conditions in order to survive. Learn how to raise pheasant for profit to achieve optimal results. How much space does a pheasant need? To raise pheasants, […]

They all eat grain, and that yellow fat, which can sometimes be thicker than that of a store-bought chicken, is gold: Cut it into small pieces and put it in a frying pan with a little water and render it out. Strain the golden fat and keep it in the fridge to cook all your […]

Pheasant meat is healthy, and delicious (better than chicken, on both accounts). When cooked right, pheasant is juicy and not dry as some people believe. Pheasant has more protein, less fat, and less cholesterol than chicken, turkey, mallard, and beef. And it has fewer calories than mallard and beef. How healthy is pheasant? Loaded with […]