Pheasant Pen Netting

Pheasants refer to several genera within the subfamily Phasianinae, of the family Phasianidae in the order Galliformes. Pheasants are characterised by strong sexual dimorphism, males being highly ornate with bright colours and adornments such as wattles and long tails. Males are usually larger than females and have longer tails.

Ring-necked pheasants are native to China and East Asia, but they have been successfully introduced in other parts of the world, including North America. Males are vibrantly colored with blue-green heads, red face wattles, and distinctive white neck rings. Females are a rather plain buff brown, but both sexes have long, pointed tails.

Housing pheasants It has been the trend in Australia to house breeding stock in individual mating groups, as in the United Kingdom, and to a much lesser extent under range conditions, as in the United States.

Release pens Now is the time to think about new release pens and JAMIE STEWART offers some advice on how to go about it. Before you reach for the hammer and nails, get out the pen and pencil.