{"id":3076,"date":"2016-03-29T00:09:32","date_gmt":"2016-03-29T00:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pheasant1.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=3076"},"modified":"2024-07-09T16:01:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T16:01:03","slug":"how-to-protect-pheasants-from-wild-birds-and-ground-dwelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pheasant.com\/about-us\/blog\/how-to-protect-pheasants-from-wild-birds-and-ground-dwelling","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Pheasants From Wild Birds and Ground-Dwelling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Predators<\/strong><\/p>\n

The protection of our pheasants and the other game birds we raise is a high priority at MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc. Wild birds are a hazard we can\u2019t afford to ignore! Birds of prey, such as red-tailed hawks, turkey vultures, and even bald eagles, prey on our pheasants.\u00a0 Starlings populations are a huge nuisance and there are lots of them! We take precautions each year to control starling populations on the farm.<\/p>\n

Wild geese and ducks transmit Avian Influenza, a\u00a0 deadly, highly pathogenic virus, carried by migratory water fowl, that causes severe illness and death in poultry populations. The spread of this virus could decimate our farm and put us out of business! It is very important to eliminate contact with the birds and their feces. Read more about Avian Influenza and our biosecurity measures on our\u00a0website<\/a>. Salmonella can also be spread by wild birds and requires routine checks for the disease and diligent hygiene practices.<\/p>\n

We must also protect our birds from ground-dwelling invaders, like\u00a0 rodents, foxes, wolves, skunks, cats, and dogs. These animals get pretty excited when they see thousands of pheasants within their reach! They will try to get into pens or go after a pheasant that has escaped from a damaged pen! We are always on the alert for these dangers.\"\"<\/p>\n

Steps to Keep our Pheasants Safe<\/strong><\/p>\n