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Post by johno on Mar 27, 2007 4:21:37 GMT -5
I saw a Gold Pheasant at the county fair last year and thought it was the most beautiful bird I had ever seen. Does anybody raise these?
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Mar 27, 2007 7:49:42 GMT -5
Probably an Amherst Gold, Johno. They are lovely. But my niece raises them, and I'm told that the males can be quite nasty. You'd also want secure housing for them. They are not known for staying at home (or returning on their own).
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Post by johno on Mar 27, 2007 21:31:38 GMT -5
I would have to secure a pteradactil around here...
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Post by johno on Nov 11, 2007 1:47:21 GMT -5
There's a picture of a gold pheasant (or something similar) on page 18 of the Autumn '07 issue of The Heirloom Gardener.
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Post by plantsnobin on Nov 11, 2007 9:24:25 GMT -5
We used to have a pair, and the males are absolutely beautiful. We had them in a pen, so I don't know about their habits of staying around, but I would want something with a top on it so nothing could get it. He was a bit of a nervous type bird, constantly walking back and forth, but he was never mean. The silver is also a beautiful bird. I guess for that matter, so is a ringneck. I would like to get some again, but husband doesn't like the idea. So, I probably WILL get some.
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Post by johno on Nov 11, 2007 18:31:27 GMT -5
I don't know anything about pheasant, really. Do they need more space in a pen than chickens do?
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Post by downinmyback on Nov 12, 2007 23:36:10 GMT -5
Johno i would check with your wildlife agency and see if you need a permit to have one as they mite be consider a game bird.
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