Extra Large Ringneck Pheasant Chicks Details
Day Old Extra Large Ringneck Pheasant Chicks
Hatching May to August.
The Ring-Necked pheasant is native to China and East Asia but have been introduced to other parts of the world. It has remained as one of the most popular and sought after upland game bird. With its exceptional qualities as a meat bird, it also has high resistance to parasites and diseases that are common in ground feeding bird. Not only that it is beautifully marked and colorful, it is highly desirable, manageable, and perfect for those looking for a good meat bird to hunt or enjoy. This is a challenging strain for dogs to get into flight as the bird tends to be a ground runner.
Production: This is a Mongolian strain often used for meat production. It is a larger framed bird that will produce a higher yield of meat. An Extra Large Ringneck Pheasant hen will lay 80-90 small brown eggs each spring.
Temperament: Being heavier, they are not as flighty as other strains, but still act wild. They are easier to handle being ground runners.
History: The Ringneck pheasant is a ground dwelling bird of Asia that was first introduced to the United States in the 1800s. Since then, it has become a thriving species and popular for the hunting sport.
Colors: Males have vibrant blue green heads, red face wattles, and white neck rings. Females are more dull colored.
Weights: Rooster 3.5-4 lbs, Hen 2.5-3 lbs
