RANGE: South-East
China.
HABITAT:They are found in mountain regions, living
in thick jungle and ravines.
HISTORY: Swinhoe
1872.
DISCRIPTION: The
males can sometimes be aggresive towards hens so it is better to put some cover to the
avairy for the hen to escape. They are really hardy birds and they can tolerate very low
tempratures. Syrmaticus hens are very similar you have to beware
of crossing
them.
AVAIRY POSITION:Well planted 18m2 avairy.
FEEDING: Pellets,
seeds, green food, live food.
BREEDING AGE: First
year.
BREEDING SEASON: March.
NUMBER OF EGGS IN A YEAR: 12-24 eggs.
INCUBATION PERIOD:25 days.
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