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Raising Gamebirds => General Discussion => Topic started by: Fourche River Quail on May 11, 2004, 11:40:35 AM

Title: Do Pheasant's roost on the ground or in a tree??
Post by: Fourche River Quail on May 11, 2004, 11:40:35 AM

Just hatched some pheasants (my first ones) and I dont know If they roost on the ground or in the trees?? If they roost in the trees, do I need to put a perch in the brooder so they  can learn to fly up on it?  The older ones are tryin to fly a little.

Title: Do Pheasant's roost on the ground or in a tree??
Post by: Reeves on May 11, 2004, 03:57:58 PM

Pheasants roost. If you are in an area that gets below freezing you should provide a pole type roost, about 6 inch in diameter. This prevents toes from hanging down & freezing them. Also the feathers will cover their toes.

Title: roost
Post by: Fourche River Quail on May 11, 2004, 06:00:19 PM

Thanks reeves, I live in festus mo. which is rite on the IL. line, It does get a little cool here in the winter. For some reason, It had never occured to me where a Pheasant spent the nite! LoL