Doc Holliday Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 I saw this hen take a hit from the vehicle in front last weekend and, well, waste not want not. I was struck by how different she was, a lot darker beautiful bronze to the more usual beuge/taupe colour I see so I guess she is a different breed. Is anyone able to give an idea as to which? She is currently hanging in my shed now, waiting to be prepped this weekend. This one didn't upload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 They really are beautiful in their own right. Pheasants have become so cross bred now that difficult to say it is specific. They still all taste the same though. Probably a melanistic cross. I had four feeding about 4 yards infront of my blind last week and they suddenly froze and the camo was amazing. Only when they moved could I see them against the leaves and debris on the woodland floor. Friend just told me he had pheasant for supper. Roasted after wrapping in palma ham and stuffed with apricots. Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Beautiful ..... there are people online who make beautiful artistic pieces, especially with feathers like those .. Check out Maisondeplume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinj Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 All ours are true melanistics this year, here's one for comparison, There is sure to be plenty of crossbreeding this spring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Similar colours to this brace from my last day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Reminiscent of a Reeves hen, but obviously not one - as you say maybe a cross. But I'm sure there must be results of crossing other strains that will give similar markings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 This hen bird changed colour after I’d shot it ... honest !! https://www.dropbox.com/s/hg232eybc8xodoi/35A57713-25FA-4932-954F-12B964EB9220.JPG?dl=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 We put some whites down this year, all of them too timid to depart the pens and all of them nailed by predators! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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