Raising Pheasants

Raising pheasants can be a horrendous pain in the a$$, but once you get the hang of it the rewards can be good. I had my best hatches from bantam hens rather than incubators, and the more space you can give them the better. The rule of thumb is 20 square feet per bird to give you an idea. There's a guy that raises pheasants on Ellis Road just south of 57th street on the outskirts of sw sioux falls, but I haven't been able to talk to him yet about a couple hens for training. When I do I'll check on prices of adults, chicks, and eggs for ya.

Thanks for the info and for checking on the prices will hunt. I appreciate it. I think I'll start out very small and see how it goes. If it goes well maybe I'll get more next year. Have to see how it works out and if I have any success on survival before I'll do anymore.

That is the absolute best way to do it. Stopped there yesterday, but no one around. Will try again today, he probably also has to work a regular job like the rest of us.

Wow, those people in Ipswich rais a lot of birds! I was thinking maybe starting out with 15-20. They'll probably laugh at me when I ask for that many huh? Ha ha.

I also live and nebraska - columbus to be exact - and plan on purchasing some game birds to help teach my pup. I have room for either 10-12 pheasants  or  20 partridge & 30 quail, but don't know if it'd be more benificial to teach on multiple acceptable birds species or the one prefered breed. I also don't know where I'm gonna get these birds at!

Give Eric a call at 605-310-9401. I will bet he has some he will sell you.

If you want to raise them and release then on your own, I'd recommend getting a Surrogator.   Put day old chicks in and go.  No screwing with nets, hens, roosters, etc.  Just put them in and go.  I've seen guys raise them with nets and just dealing with predators alone was a PITA.  Since I've seen the Surrogator work I would recommend nothing less.  A bit of an investment at about $2000, but when compared to the netting, etc, I don't think it is too bad of a deal.  In our climate most guys are getting 3 runs per year @ 65 birds each.  So, you are looking at 180 or so a year.  Just an option to consider.