shedded tail feathers
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RE: shedded tail feathers
I currently have pheasants in a pen and only see them fighting and get one pulled out once in a while. I am suspecting that something like a fox or bobcat or something tried to catch it and only got the tail of it. I am no way a pro at this so it is only my guess.
#4
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 49
RE: shedded tail feathers
I'm no expert, but have been told that under stress a pheasant will "drop" it's tailfeathers. I've actually had this happen while stocking birds. Ie: reached in to the box to grab the bird, and all the feathers on its' rear fell off in big clump.
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
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RE: shedded tail feathers
It's a mystery tome. I have been pondering it for a while. They are all in one spot where it looks like a pheasant was laying. There's just clumps of them--rooster and hen. Either the pheasant pulls them out or it was eaten by something, which I highly doubt. Lots of foxes live around there. I see these feathers all the time and will let you know if I figure it out. The one thing I can tell you for certain is that they were pulled out. It does not look like a bird died there at all. I'll keep you posted. Any further help would be appreciated.