Princess Leia Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 This was found in a garden and handed to a friend who keeps ducks. Unfortunately, she also has a small mad dog who saw it as a potential snack, so it found its way to us. It is eating and drinking well and seems very tame - it likes sitting on my shoulder or head and seems very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Gosh, no idea but it looks very cute! I hope someone can ID it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Pheasant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Pheasant? I think you could well be right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 It's very tame . A feasant of fate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Surely you mean a pheasant of phate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Definitely a pheasant, most likely a hen bird although they're not easy to sex that young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 They are becoming alot more tame over the recent years and there are pictures of pheasant /hen hybrids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I was going to guess Cream Legbar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 So, do you still think this is a Pheasant? Pip (YS wanted to call her Kevin, as in the film Up) is growing well, and now has a bright red comb - something that seems different to hen pheasant photos on the net. She also doesn't have anything much tail-wise. She has a small area of raised garden to scratch around in, loves wild bird food and mealworms, but doesn't like layers pellets. Not flying yet but does like falling with style from the raised garden to the patio, especially if she can ambush the rabbit in the process. Have found her with fur in beak on a number of occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Awww. I was wondering how it was getting on. I thought it looked like a pheasant, but I have no idea now. It looks like a pullet...but I know nothing!!! glad it's thriving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 umm - I'm no expert, but that doesn't look like a pheasant now! Really pleased to see she's getting on so well, I love the description of her 'ambushing' the rabbit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Doesn't look like a pheasant ... doesn't look much like a 'she' either! Thats impressive headgear and thick legs for a lady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Doesn't look like a pheasant ... doesn't look much like a 'she' either! Thats impressive headgear and thick legs for a lady! Does look more like a chicken now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I agree with Snowy; whatever it is I'd wager that it's a male. Odd looking bird though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I was going to guess Cream Legbar! I think I may have been right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Well, we are still at a loss as to what type it is. However, the suggestions that it may be male may well be right, judging by some of the noises currently being produced. Unfortunately, the bad news is that we probably won't be able to keep him. We are OK with hens but not with cockerels, if that's what it is. So, we are open to suggestions as regards rehoming. Edited July 24, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 You could try putting him on the Omlet Market place. rehoming is allowed via that facility, but not via the forum. Forum Rehoming P.olicy You could also try local city farms, or other forums as mentioned in the rehoming policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 We would only need to re-home if it's a male. If we can prove that it's female, we'll try mixing her in with our girls and she'll have a home for life. So if someone can advise a positive way of telling the difference, it would be much appreciated, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Looks a bit like my dear old Bumble. He was a Cobar. A lovely chooky you have there. Not crowing yet? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I suspect that whoever dumped it in the first place thought it might be a male Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 OK, as suggested by Egluntyne, here are some more pictures, rather closer up. I don't think there's any doubt now that it's not a pheasant? Opinions, please, as to whether male or female, as that's the most important issue at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Looks male I'm afraid. The feathering is very odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
