Shady Hollow
"There's a gamebird for everyone!"
GAMEBIRDS
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| Pond Lane, Morrill ME 04952 - 1.774.273.0370 |
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| Our Birds |
| Peafowl have to be the stateliest gamebird available. The Peacock strutting in the sun can hardly be compared to anything else. India Peafowl are a hardy bird, the common species that is seen on farms and in zoo settings. They tolerate cold weather and heat well. Peafowl can be trained to come into a coop at night but require more time to learn than Chickens and Guinea Fowl. They can be housed in a pen with no problems, living side-by-side with Chickens, Guineas or Pheasants. This is truly a unique bird to have around. It gives you an air of paradise to see Peafowl roaming on your property. We have a few varieties of India Peafowl, including: India Blue, White and Blackshoulder. Peachicks and Eggs are Available June - July Peacocks and Peahens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| Guinea Fowl have so many abilities to offer- this is why they are so popular. Guinea Fowl are used primarily for ranging. They destroy ticks, mosquito's, black flies and weeds. They are also good producers of dark meat and good eggs. Guinea Fowl eggs are very healthy and work great when being used in baking. Guinea Fowl also have an ornamental aspect to them. We have Guineas that are blue, polka-dotted, tan, violet, unspotted, white and more. We have done extensive work in breeding our very own new Guinea Fowl varieties. There are so many that there has to be one that catches your eye. Guineas are also used as 'the barnyard watchdog' because they will alert other animals and fowl to any danger. Guineas can be trained and tamed to a degree. They are a great addition to any farm, homestead or rural property. Guinea Keets + Eggs Available May - September Guinea Cocks and Hens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
Spalding Peafowl
| Spalding Peafowl are a hybrid of two species. They are a cross between the India Peafowl and Green Peafowl. The aspects of Spalding Peafowl are to bring the beauty of Green Peafowl and combine it with the hardiness of the India Peafowl. Spaldings will have a taller and tighter crest than the India Peafowl. Their overall stature is more slender and taller as well. They will have a darker body color and closer pattern to the Green Peafowl. Spaldings are tolerant of heat and cold - they can be housed the same as India Peafowl. Peachicks are Available June - July Peacocks and Peahens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| Heritage Turkeys are gaining popularity. These are not the commercial white and bronze birds. Heritage birds are slow-growing, naturally-mating and colorful. They have a tender, sweet meat as compared to the commercial breeds. Heritage Turkeys are also more disease resistant than the commercial breeds. These Turkeys will mate, lay, incubate and rear their poults naturally. Weighs differ by variety. The Royal Palm is a smaller black and white variety that is ideal for the small family meal or as a farm pet. Narragansett and Bourbon Red are larger birds that are the ideal meat bird for those interested in heritage livestock or natural/organic growing. We have other varieties as well, including: Crimson Dawn, Sweetgrass, Penciled Palm, Blue Slate and more. Poults and Eggs Available April - June Turkey Jakes and Hens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| Green Peafowl are very elegant and slender. They are taller than the other India peafowl species. Their crests are pointed and erect. Their facial markings differ from the India Peafowl and the Greens have a large yellow ear patch. With their long and skinny legs they are more susceptible to the cold weather. They should be kept indoors with a warm room and heated roost to prevent frostbite in cold climates. They are very colorful and highly sought-after by the gamebird and poultry enthusiast. Green peafowl occur in three subspecies: Java, Indo-Chinese and Burmese. Peacocks and Peahens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| These are the smallest gamebirds that we breed. Also known as Brown and Japanese Quail, the Coturnix is very popular and can be found in almost all climates. These birds originated in Europe and Asia. They grow rapidly and become mature in only 8 weeks! Hens and cocks are visually distinguishable. Hens lay an egg that is 8% of their body weight. These are highly productive meat and egg birds, making them a great addition to the small farm or even the suburban basement. We have a few varieties of Coturnix including: Pharaoh, Red, Tuxedo, Texas A + M and Manchurian Gold. Chicks and Eggs Available March - October Cocks and Hens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
Partridge
| Chukar are the most common Partridge in the U.S. They are about half the size of Ringneck Pheasants. They are a hardy and adapt well to a lot of different terrains. Fairly easy to raise and disease resistant, they are a good beginners' bird. Being a smaller bird with a short tail, they don't require a lot of space. The only draw-back is that it is difficult for new owners to distinguish males and females. Partridge meat is light like chicken with a slight sweetness to it. We offer straight Chukar and Chukar-Redleg crosses. The cross is a little more wild than the Chukar and has more color. They have black speckles in the neck and more of a reddish tone to the sides and mask. Over-all the Partridge is a great addition to your property or to your enclosed pens. Chicks are Available March - July Adults Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| Valley Quail, as their name implies, are native to the Western United States. They are a very popular hunt bird. These are probably the most popular New-World Quail in captivity. These little birds are the ones you probably think of when you think 'Quail'. California Valley Quail are steel gray with a scaled breast. They have an orange tone to the belly and very nice lacing and markings on the neck and wings. Males have a black facemask surrounded by white straps. Both sexes have a large teardrop-shaped crest off the forehead. These birds are heat and cold tolerant. They require small amounts of feed and little water. They are very flighty and will roost at night. A perfect addition to your fields for wing-shooting or just to watch them at the bird feeders. They are sure to attract a lot of attention from any of your visitors. Chicks Available June - August Cocks and Hens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| The Lady Amherst's Pheasant is in the Ruffed Pheasant family with the Golden Pheasant. Male Amhersts have a silver and black ruff that extends down their face when displaying. They have dark greens, blacks and silvers in their plumage. Hens are brown and black banded. This species gets a little larger than their cousin and has a little more of an aggressive disposition. Adult males should not be kept together. These are a beautiful addition to any aviary, collection or ornamental flock. Lady Amherst's Pheasants can be housed with Peafowl and Guinea Fowl. Chicks and Eggs Available March - July Cocks and Hens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| Golden Pheasants are one of the most colorful gamebirds around. We have Red, Yellow, Cinnamon Splash and assorted rare colors available. These birds have long 'penciled' tails. They have a crest on their head and a ruff of feathers on the nape of the neck. When displaying they extend this ruff down past the cheek until it forms a mask over much of the face. They are a fairly hardy bird for their small slender structure. These are generally a passive species and can be kept with other birds such as Peafowl and Guinea Fowl. This is the inexpensive start for the Ornamental Pheasant beginner. Chicks and Eggs Available March - July Cocks and Hens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
Mikado Pheasants
| A black Pheasant, the Mikado is the darkest member of the Syrmaticus family of Pheasants. Males shine purple in the sunlight. They have a small amount of white markings on the wings and in the tail. Males have red orbital wattles. The hen is browns and black with little buff tips on some of the feathers. Mikado Pheasants are a little larger than the Elliot's Pheasants. These are a little more aggressive than their cousins. The Mikado is also endangered in its native range, giving it a high priority to those who are interested in conservation of rare birds. Adults Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| Elliot's Pheasant are an Asian species, native to thick mountain forests. They are a gorgeous bird that prefers a pen with some cover to hide in. Males are orange and brown with black, white and silver markings. The male has silver lacing on the rump and a banded tail. His head has a silver color that wraps around the side of the neck. Hens are brown and mottled color with a black neck patch. These beautiful birds are endangered in their native range so it is especially important to breed quality bloodlines in captivity. Elliot's Pheasants are docile birds and can be housed with Peafowl. Cocks and Hens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| This is the most colorful gamebird. The adult male has a crest like that of a Peacock. He displays orange, red, green, blue, purple, gold and black plumage! Every feather except the tail is metallic. The Impeyan Pheasant male looks like something you could only picture in the best fantasy films. This robust Pheasant has a blue orbital wattle around the eye and a thick curved beak. Large claws and short legs are what these birds use to dig. They are such an intriguing bird with their courtship, calls and digging behavior. This endangered bird is very hard to come by. In recent years West Nile Virus has destroyed a lot of the captive population. This beautiful bird desperately needs our help to repopulate. These are not very heat tolerant and prefer cold weather and snow. They will roost in snowy conifers. Cocks and Hens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| This is the poster child for gamebirds. The Ringneck Pheasant is originally from the fields of China and is now present in every state in the U.S. It is extremely hardy and able to adapt. These are a somewhat aggressive Pheasant and should not be kept in small quarters. This will to dominate is what allows them to survive so well in the wild. Males are very colorful while hens are more camouflage colored. Ringnecks are flighty and are the favorite hunt bird worldwide. We supply a couple different varieties: Chinese, Manchurian, Melanistic and others. The Chinese has a white collar and an overall mahogany color. The Manchurian has a wide white collar and a gold overall color. Manchurians have a tendency to roost more in wooded areas. Melanistic Ringnecks are black with metallic green, blue and purple iridescence. Each variety has its own strong traits. Chicks and Eggs Available March - August Cocks and Hens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
Standard Laying Pullets
| We do not sell a specific type of standard Chicken. This assortment will be comprised of hatchery choice pullets. They will be an assortment of brown, white and colored egg-layers. The breeds are chosen for maximum egg production. This is a good way to get a nice laying flock started without worrying about too many roosters. A diverse group means a diverse clutch of eggs every day. Pullets Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| We have quite a few Bantam Chicken breeds. Though we specialize in gamebirds, we're poultry people too. We have European breeds like the Mille Fleur and Porcelain Bearded D'uccles. We also have Quail Antwerps. We have a pet quality strain of Seramas - the world's smallest chicken. We have exceptional Araucanas that produce tufted, rumpless blue-egg-layers. Our Ameraucanas have a very diverse and beautiful variety including: Salmon, Silver Salmon, Patriot and Red-buff. Shady Hollow has also produced our own breed of chicken - the Mad Hatter. All of these Chickens make great pets, 4-H projects and family flocks. A perfect conversation piece and a great hobby for the at-homers. Chicks and Eggs Available March - October Cocks and Hens Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| We have small amount of wild Waterfowl available. These include Mandarin Ducks, Wood Ducks, Canada Geese and more. Special requests may be met. Mandarins are a species native to Japan and are a close relative to our native Wood Ducks. Both have hoods on the back of their head. Mandarins are more white and orange colored while the Wood Duck is dark burgundy and green. We have very rare Wood Ducks that are split to the silver mutation as well. These are very rare and hardly ever seen. They have the ability to produce Silver Wood Ducks. Waterfowl Available Upon Request Taking Orders Now |
| We have a limited amount of Ringneck Doves available. They are a sweet little bird that can be tamed very easily. They mate in pairs and will hatch and raise their own squabs. Doves are assorted colors, ranging from white, wild, fawn to peach and more. These are limited and are reserved orders. Please place your order well in advance to get these great birds. Contact Us For Dove Information CLICK HERE Taking Orders Now |