They really need to be confined. Some people have reported success free-ranging silvers and eared pheasants, I believe. But I still think it very risky.
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Good post. Make sure you have a good predator proof run, and what predators are they going to be trying to be getting away from? Should be none. And yes, running and siting tight is always their first choice, taking flight is their last resort as you say.I have clipped wings for my breeders before, it prevents them from flying up and breaking there necks. and to say flying is the main defense for pheasants you have not raised many pheasants, flying is there last line of defense, running and setting in cover is there first defense. they do not like to fly because of there biggest predator the hawk. as long as you have a fenced yard that predators can't get in, clip them , he will sit on top of the fence but they will soon learn what side is safe. provide plenty of cover for him on the safe side. J.R.C. Utah.
I have seen, read, and heard of birds damaging/killing themselves in a cage when they become frightened so clipped wings probably will help solve that problem. I do agree that some pheasants prefer running than flying. I keep quail and they prefer running over flying too. I think when you're dealing with ground birds, flight would be the last line of defense like you say. When you are dealing with birds like doves and pigeons is when wing clipping is the bad idea because flight would be their main escape. Just depends on the bird I guess.I have clipped wings for my breeders before, it prevents them from flying up and breaking there necks. and to say flying is the main defense for pheasants you have not raised many pheasants, flying is there last line of defense, running and setting in cover is there first defense. they do not like to fly because of there biggest predator the hawk. as long as you have a fenced yard that predators can't get in, clip them , he will sit on top of the fence but they will soon learn what side is safe. provide plenty of cover for him on the safe side. J.R.C. Utah.
Keeping birds in a pen constantly where they can never freerange does not provide optimal health either. Disease, infighting, and insufficient exercise can easily be avoided by allowing birds to free range during the day and locking them up at night. They also are great for keeping bugs down around the property. Two birds, one stone here, because foraging is great for their diet. I’d hate to pick on someone who can’t tell a wing from a leg, but your self righteous obsession with keeping the bird safe, even to its own detriment, shows a real lack of understanding of life on earth. It’s probably a foundational issue too, like you don’t understand creation properly. Take a look at Genesis. It’s a really helpful guide.I don't like to beat around the bush,that's the way people read into what they want.Straight forward is the best way I can think of.People are always trying to think of ways for the birds to fit their lifestyle, and not thinking of the birds needs,and if you choose to raise birds,you need to protect them,not change them to your lifestyle.They want to raise them because they are beautiful creatures,and then they feel the need to change the colors in the birds.God created them the way he intended them to be.I believe the topic was clippimg their wings so they can't fly.Like I said flight is their only defense,and clipping their wing so you can watch them in your yard,only makes it easier for predators to catch and eat them.
In N.H.,Tony.
Not everyone has a predator problem!!! FACT'S!!! As for the posters question. Absolutely you can clip the wing's! They're very fast runner's though so if you have a wooded area abutting the yard they may head there regardless of clipping.Only when I feel it neccesary.My post state facts!
In N.H.,Tony.