Poultrymath isn’t restricted to chickens. Once you’ve mastered egg layers, you may find yourself raising pheasants for profit or researching different types of pigeons to diversify your farm. While pheasants are a wild bird and have characteristics that differ from domestic poultry, many of their husbandry requirements will sound familiar.
Chris Theisen, chief operating officer of MacFarlane Pheasants, shares the ins and outs of raising these game birds. “Their behavior is unique and would offer a change of pace if someone was looking to do something a bit different,” Theisen explains. “People raise pheasants for multiple reasons, some of which include meat, hunting, or simply to release into the wild. I’ve even heard of them being raised for pets. Given this diversity, they’re a popular bird to raise, which can…
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Grit (Digital) - 1 Issue, March/April 2025