Raising pheasants

Listen to this extended radio story about raising pheasants. (MP3 upload)

Chickens, geese, ducks and even guineas probably come to mind when you think about raising poultry on an acreage. Pheasants -- although most commonly thought of as wild game birds -- are another option. A pheasant rooster can easily fertilize a harem of 10 to 15 hens, which each lay about a dozen eggs in a clutch. Listen to today's show for more on raising pheasants.

Radio interview source: Chris Theisen, production manager, MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc.

Learn more about pheasants:

Raising ringneck pheasants: North Dakota State University Extension offers information on breeding, incubation, brooding, feeding, marketing, and the economics of raising domesticated pheasants.

Raising game birds: Learn how raising pheasants, quail and other game birds can be a profitable venture for the acreage owner.

Creating habitat: If you prefer your pheasants wild, you can still welcome them to your acreage by establishing a welcoming habitat. Here are several resources to help you get started.