![]() The breeding season usually commences in late April. They start breeding in their second year. These pheasants breed well in captivity and usually make attentive parents. They do best on sandy soil that satisfies their need for digging, but do be sure to keep it dry. They are strong diggers and will often destroy the grass, shrubs and other greenery in the aviary. (~34 m2) – this being said, if you have the resources and land for large aviaries do keep in mind that larger is always better. These large pheasants should be provided spacious and well-drained aviaries with the following recommended dimensions: 112 sq.ft. They can tolerate cold weather very well, but need plenty of shelter and shade from the hot summer sun as they are birds from the cool mountain forests and unable to withstand extreme heat. As they are endemic to high altitudes they are very hardy birds. Most breeders keep these pheasant in pairs or even trios. Despite their large size, they are gentle birds and many may become very trusting, especially the hens. These striking pheasants are well established and commonly seen in aviculture. Keeping and Breeding the Himalayan Monal Pheasant
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