Buyer question
Are Golden pheasant poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Golden pheasant poultry 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy aviary bird).
Source: the Golden pheasant poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Golden pheasant poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Golden pheasants come from the mountains of western China, and males have bright gold, red and orange plumage. They are kept as ornamental aviary birds, and are hardy but shy, with males reaching full color in their second year.
- Best fit
- Aviary keepers
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
What to weigh
Golden pheasants need planted, covered aviaries. They hybridize with Lady Amherst's pheasants, so ask for pure stock.