Phil the Pheasant
By Jackie Money
@olliesmum (828)
Norwich, England
January 26, 2019 3:23am CST
Let me introduce you to my handsome friend Phil.
Phil was obviously bred for shooting but literally managed to find sanctuary on Hillside Animal Sanctuary's meadow. He's been around for several years now and, during the spring, usually has a harem of hens running around with him.
He's now become quite tame and comes into my neighbours' gardens and mine to get the best bird food. At the moment, I seem to be the best restaurant on the block and he comes in every morning for his cheap and cheerful budget muesli ... without milk or sugar!!
I caught him on his way out of the garden the other day but he was quite happy to hang around while I took his photo. I can't see how anyone would want to shoot such a beautiful thing but that's life I'm afraid ... unless you're like me and a vegetarian.
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@olliesmum (828)
• Norwich, England
26 Jan 19
Over here in the UK these birds are basically bred for top businessmen to have a 'jolly day out' killing things. Shame they don't spend their money on helping the homeless, giving money to animal, children or medical charities etc
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@MALUSE (69409)
• Germany
26 Jan 19
@olliesmum There are also hunters in Germany, but hunting parties like in England are not customary. In a densely populated country the number of wild animals must be supervised. But breeding animals just so that they can be shot is kind of perverse, isn't it?
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@Hannihar (129615)
• Israel
10 Feb 19
@olliesmum
Such a stud he is wanting you to take his picture.
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@Hannihar (129615)
• Israel
14 Feb 19
@olliesmum
I can see he is not modest at all.
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@olliesmum (828)
• Norwich, England
6 Mar 19
My other half is waiting for Ollie, our cat, to catch him! I don't eat meat so not much good for me but pheasant would be a real treat for Adam.
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@DianeBorg (784)
• Malta
30 Jan 19
Hi, he is a lovely bird, I am vegetarian too 
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@olliesmum (828)
• Norwich, England
30 Jan 19
I've heard that vegetarians and vegans are increasing day by day! My partner, who loves his meat, will now eat some veggie food as it's getting better by the month. He enjoys my veggie sausages and veggie chicken nuggets ... hoping to persuade him to try veggie mince but no go so far!!
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@DianeBorg (784)
• Malta
30 Jan 19
@olliesmum I know what you mean, I think it is hard on those who love to eat meat, although nowadays there are lots of varieties of vegetables and other vegetarian food.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Jan 19
Handsome coloring on his head.
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