We have a flock of 12 barred rocks, but have never had pheasants. Colors: Males are larger, with a long, barred tail and dark feathering that appears to have a blue-green iridescent sheen. Tied up as I would using copper wire, the tungsten wire PTN is significantly heavier than the standard dressing. Then I came here to ask about raising pheasants to see if this was a good idea. The males are usually larger than the females and also have longer tails. Why? Poultry, * Discounts may vary based on options above. The Melanistic Mutant Pheasant is one of the most popular pheasants raised for release, in large part due to its hardiness and higher-than-average survival rate. History: Most experts agree that the first mutants originated in Europe, at least 100 years ago, and is a color mutation of the more common Chinese Ringneck Pheasant. These large, beautiful pheasants feature an iridescent, greenish-black plumage. Pheasant is a large, long-tailed game birds with unique characteristics. This melanistic mutant is a pure breed. Lost in the Cornfields Member. anyone have one center long tail feather for a Melanistic pheasant? Production: Melanistic Mutant Pheasants have a relatively high survival rate when released. So on Craig's List I came across someone local that has some melanistic pheasant chicks for sale. The so-called "melanistic" Pheasant is actually a mutant of the Common Pheasant (P. c. tenebrosus) or sometimes one of the other species, such as the rarer Green Pheasant (P. versicolor). The Melanistic Mutant Pheasants we raise are a pure breed. The males have highly decoration with bright colors and adornments such as wattles. 95 0. This melanistic mutant is a pure breed. Phone: 608.757.7881 / Toll-Free: 800.345.8348 / Fax: 608.757.7884, 2821 South U.S. Hwy 51, Janesville, WI USA 53546, Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. CST. Prime habitat consists of 55-70 % crop fields such as corn, soybean, or small grains. The remainder of the habitat should include some wetlands, grassland, and woodland or brushy thickets. Other Click to expand... Aug 17, 2019 #5 . Originator's web site: Submitter: Martin Joergensen. Hens have similar plumage, shorter tail feathers, and overall smaller bodies. A pure breed, these large, beautiful pheasants feature an iridescent, greenish-black plumage. Colors: Males are larger, with a long, barred tail and dark feathering that appears to have a blue-green iridescent sheen. Mature Birds Request Quote Order Chicks Online Enter comment. Melanistic mutant pheasant cocks are darker in color than the hens, but they’re still not a pure black color. Your name * E-mail * The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. © Copyright 2001 - 2020 MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc. Tungsten wire is a dark grey colour so blends in discretely. Out of Stock. Originator: Davie McPhail. What/are there special considerations that I need to know about keeping pheasants? This creates a darker browner fly rather than the usual russet-brown of a normal feather. Sign up to receive important information on new breeds and availability. The Melanistic Mutant Pheasant is one of the most popular pheasants raised for release, in large part due to its hardiness and higher-than-average survival rate. Female pheasants measure only 50 to 65 cm (20 to 25.6 in), of which 20 cm (8 in) is their long tail. Prime habitat consists of 55-70 % crop fields such as corn, soybean, or small grains. These large, beautiful pheasants feature an iridescent, greenish-black plumage. The remainder of the habitat should include some wetlands, grassland, and woodland or brushy thickets. It is another really basic, two material fly, that seems to work anywhere fish eat nymphs. The different races interbreed so there also many hybrids. If you would like to establish a wild pheasant population on your property, the Melanistic Mutant Pheasant is a very pouplar pheasant breed for you to consider. The Melanistic Mutant Pheasants we raise are a pure breed. Their average body weight is of less than 1 kg (2 lb). Because they ALL work. This being said, if you look in 5 different fly boxes, you will probably see 5 different variations of the bug. Add new comment. Melanistic Pheasant Tail Nymph. Tying the Melanistic Pheasant Tail Nymph by Davie McPhail. Museum Man Well-Known Member. just message me where to send it Aug 19, 2019 #6 . The pheasant tail is arguably the most popular nymph pattern in the world. Iowa in the cornfields. A favorite variety for release, they display a remarkable ability to survive and reproduce in the wild. I raise them and I can get you one! had a shot up bird in the freezer I mounted but could use the one long feather. Melanistic pheasant tail feather: I've tied up some PTN using a melanistic pheasant tail feather. Male: Copper coloured with long tail. Like the Manchurian/Ringneck Cross pheasant, the weight of the mature Melanistic … Click here to receive an email when available. Male pheasants, on the other hand, are quite bigger. A favorite variety for release, they display a remarkable ability to survive and reproduce in the wild. Instead, the body of a male melanistic pheasant ranges from an iridescent beetle-green across the head and back to a dark iridescent bluish-black coloring on the chest, with stippling of the natural brown coloring in the feathers across the wings and back. 3,766 463. where i've always … A picture of large beautiful black pheasant with an iridescent greenish-black plumage; According to SD Game, Fish and Parks Senior Upland Birds biologist, Travis J. Runia, the melanistic pheasants are a color mutation of the ‘common’ pheasant. (ex. Fowl, About Purely My first instinct was that I wanted some! A favorite variety for release, they display a remarkable ability to survive and reproduce in the wild.