Pheasant Hollow Farm:
No, not totally unprepared. I've been researching this on and off for a few months now. I bought the cage based on dimension recommendations I found here and figured I could add the 1/2 x 1/2 floor this weekend. I already have the rolls of wire, actually, they're just at my cabin in upstate New York. Have to bring them down. I purchased feed, grit, and feeders/waterers also based on what I've read here. The birds literally fell into my lap at a county fair and as I was having some trouble sourcing just 5 or 6 grown birds, I jumped at the opportunity. At some point, you have to start instead of just researching and planning.
I'm definitely new to this, and never said otherwise. I'm trying to learn from you folks because you're the experts. I'm trying to do right by the birds by posting here to learn how to meet their needs and my goals (eggs for now, more when I move out of the city area later). I had a plan A (cage inside), it's not working as planned (smell more than anticipated even with the "right kind" of litter), so time to move to plan B (outdoor pen). I don't see this as a problem.
Once again
ETA: Who's Birdlover17?