Pheasants

The Ringneck Pheasant was introduced to the United States around the 1880's and have become a very popular game bird ever since. They are raised for a number of different reasons including hunting, release, training a bird dog, or for meat! Males have a long, brown streaked black tail accounting for most of the total length, and the body plumage is barred bright gold and brown with green, purple, and white markings. The head is a bottled green color with a distinctive red waddle. The females are a less showy with mottled brown coloring.

Do Ringneck Pheasants lay eggs?

They are not kept for eggs. Folks raise Ringnecks for hunting, release, bird dog training, and meat. You may also see them searched as Ring-neck Pheasant, Ringneck Pheasent, or Common Pheasant.

When are Ringneck Pheasants full grown?

They mature at about 16 weeks. Hens reach about 1.7 to 2.2 pounds and roosters about 2.7 to 3 pounds.

Can I order only hens or only roosters?

Our pheasants are straight run only, boxed as hatched. As they grow, roosters get the green head, red wattle, white neck ring, and long barred tail. Hens stay a mottled brown.

Are Ringneck Pheasants cold hardy, and what is their temperament?

Yes, they are weather-tough with cover. They are flighty and need flight pens. Start chicks on a 26 to 28% gamebird or turkey starter with extra heat the first weeks.

Do you ship Ringneck Pheasant chicks?

Yes. Pheasant-only orders need at least 30 birds. We are licensed to issue the release permit and send it with your chicks. Some state limits apply. We ship by USPS to every state except Hawaii, and you pick your ship week in the cart. Every order is covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. If they don't arrive alive, call us within 48 hours and we will make it right. Count your chicks when you get them home.