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| Ringneck Pheasants |
Name: Also called the common pheasant, the
name is derived from the white collar on most
subspecies of this pheasant.
name is derived from the white collar on most
subspecies of this pheasant.
Origin: Ringnecks have a wide natural range but as
a generality, domestic birds came from the fields and
highlands of China, Japan and Taiwan. Most
mutations occur from the Chinese Ringneck.
a generality, domestic birds came from the fields and
highlands of China, Japan and Taiwan. Most
mutations occur from the Chinese Ringneck.
Uses: Probably the gamebird with the highest
amount of non-native stocking, these are produced
by the millions in the U.S. each year. They are an
excellent bird for release in corn and mixed fields.
plumage combinations.
amount of non-native stocking, these are produced
by the millions in the U.S. each year. They are an
excellent bird for release in corn and mixed fields.
plumage combinations.
Varieties: Many varieties exist, some as true subspecies and others as mutations. Mutations include
White, Melanistic, Cinnamon, Platinum and more. Subspecies include Manchurian, Bohemian, Afghan
and others. We sell Melanistics which are a black bird with superb green, purple and blue iridescence.
We also carry the true wild-type Chinese Ringneck which is overall a dark rusty red. Manchurians have a
wider white collar and gold replaces the shoulder and breast color. Kansas Ringnecks are a smaller
and flightier breed that have a bluer rump. All have very colorful and intricate patterns.
White, Melanistic, Cinnamon, Platinum and more. Subspecies include Manchurian, Bohemian, Afghan
and others. We sell Melanistics which are a black bird with superb green, purple and blue iridescence.
We also carry the true wild-type Chinese Ringneck which is overall a dark rusty red. Manchurians have a
wider white collar and gold replaces the shoulder and breast color. Kansas Ringnecks are a smaller
and flightier breed that have a bluer rump. All have very colorful and intricate patterns.
Terms: Hatchlings are known as chicks, males are roosters and females are hens. The red skin around
the eyes is known as the orbital wattle. When males display, this skin inflates down the cheek and above
the eyes. The section behind the eye causes feathers to rise up in 'ears' or 'horns' along the brow line.
Small triangular claws on the back of the legs are known as spurs. When hunting Ringneck Pheasants,
trophies are measured by the quality of the tail and the size of the spurs to show age in a good rooster.
the eyes is known as the orbital wattle. When males display, this skin inflates down the cheek and above
the eyes. The section behind the eye causes feathers to rise up in 'ears' or 'horns' along the brow line.
Small triangular claws on the back of the legs are known as spurs. When hunting Ringneck Pheasants,
trophies are measured by the quality of the tail and the size of the spurs to show age in a good rooster.
Behavior: Ringnecks are a rather aggressive bird and this is the biggest issue with keeping them. Even
as chicks, they are temperamental. If it is too bright, too crowded or in short supply of food and water they
will pick. As adults, roosters should not be housed with one another. When breeding season starts they
will become quite territorial. They are also a flighty bird and spook easily. Interaction is the key to keeping
Ringnecks. By maintaining them on a daily basis and being present around them often they will calm
down a bit and this will reduce stress to them and yourself. The drawback is that these birds are then unfit
for wild release. During mating season the roosters will stand up tall and crow. They flap their wings at
the same time, like chicken roosters do. They will inflate their orbital wattles and strut for the hen, trying to
coax them into mating.
as chicks, they are temperamental. If it is too bright, too crowded or in short supply of food and water they
will pick. As adults, roosters should not be housed with one another. When breeding season starts they
will become quite territorial. They are also a flighty bird and spook easily. Interaction is the key to keeping
Ringnecks. By maintaining them on a daily basis and being present around them often they will calm
down a bit and this will reduce stress to them and yourself. The drawback is that these birds are then unfit
for wild release. During mating season the roosters will stand up tall and crow. They flap their wings at
the same time, like chicken roosters do. They will inflate their orbital wattles and strut for the hen, trying to
coax them into mating.
Breeding: Because of their wild nature, each rooster should be kept separate with 7-8 hens in plenty of
space. Breeding displays start in the end of winter and will continue through spring. Viable eggs are laid
from spring until the end of summer. Hens lay olive and tan eggs in hidden depressions to conceal them.
If the eggs are taken daily, Ringneck hens will consistently lay eggs for a few months. In heated/well lit
enclosures they will reproduce year-round with commercial settings. Incubation generally lasts 24-25
days and small chicks hatch with very high amounts of energy. They should be feed a high-protein
crumble to start and slowly weaned down to a normal layer ration. Because they grow quickly and have
exuberant amounts of energy, they should be give ample space in the growing pen and brooder.
space. Breeding displays start in the end of winter and will continue through spring. Viable eggs are laid
from spring until the end of summer. Hens lay olive and tan eggs in hidden depressions to conceal them.
If the eggs are taken daily, Ringneck hens will consistently lay eggs for a few months. In heated/well lit
enclosures they will reproduce year-round with commercial settings. Incubation generally lasts 24-25
days and small chicks hatch with very high amounts of energy. They should be feed a high-protein
crumble to start and slowly weaned down to a normal layer ration. Because they grow quickly and have
exuberant amounts of energy, they should be give ample space in the growing pen and brooder.
hiding places. Hens like to have a grass-filled box or cavity to nest in. These pheasants enjoy sprawling
out in the sun and dust bathing. A large outdoor pen is best for raising birds for release. This will give
them space and cover which should reduce aggression and picking. Blinders are used on many birds to
obstruct vision and reduce picking behavior. With the right pen and housing, these are very productive and
entertaining pheasants to raise or breed.
out in the sun and dust bathing. A large outdoor pen is best for raising birds for release. This will give
them space and cover which should reduce aggression and picking. Blinders are used on many birds to
obstruct vision and reduce picking behavior. With the right pen and housing, these are very productive and
entertaining pheasants to raise or breed.
