Pheasant Production tools: what they help with
These calculators estimate what a pheasant produces, such as eggs, milk, wool or meat, based on breed, age and how it is kept. For a smallholding, realistic yield numbers decide how many animals you need and whether the feed bill makes sense.
What to know about production and yield for pheasants
Pheasants typically live 3 to 8 years. Pheasants are flighty game birds that need a tall covered pen with plenty of cover to hide in, since stress causes feather pecking. Males are territorial and usually kept with several hens rather than other males.
Pheasant quick facts
| Measure | Pheasant |
|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 3–8 years |
| Adult weight | 1.8–3.3 lb (0.8–1.5 kg) |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Mature at | About 9 months |
| Egg incubation | 23–25 days |
| Clutch size | 6–14 eggs |
| Humidity | 40–60% |
A practical tip
Expect yields to drop with age, heat, molting and stress. Plan around the average year, not the best one.
Other pheasant topics
Most questions lead to another. You may also find these useful: pheasant age tools, pheasant behavior tools, pheasant breeding tools and pheasant cost tools. Or see every pheasant tool in one place.
Production tools for other pets
The same kind of tool exists for other species, each using that animal's own reference data: chicken production, duck production, goose production and quail production.