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Sierra Ranch raises over 25,000 pheasants a year and is a major supplier to game ranches throughout the United States.
ABOUT RING NECK PHEASANTS:
Habitat:
Fertile cropland and cultivated grain fields interspersed with fallow
weed lots, pastures, small wetlands, and occasional woody areas with
underbrush.
Weight: Up to five pounds
Length: 36 inches or more
Food:
Adult ring-necked pheasants feed primarily upon waste grains, weed
seeds, soft mash, and insects which are located by scratching. Harsh
winter conditions can make food gathering activities difficult for
these ground feeding birds
Interesting Facts: The
ring-neck pheasant is well adapted for life on the ground and will take
to flight only when there is no other means of escape. Powerful leg
muscles enable this beautiful game bird to swiftly retreat to cover,
taking 18 to 24-inch strides. When threatened, a pheasant will burst
into flight with a rapid flurry of short wing beats, rise a short
distance, lock its wings, and glide into protective cover. Upon
landing, a few quick strides will usually complete the escape.
A
hardy, wily, game bird, the pheasant possesses keen survival instincts
and an uncanny ability to escape; these attributes make it a favorite
quarry among sportsmen.
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