Impeyan Pheasant
The Himalayan Monal Pheasant or Impeyan Pheasant prefer cool upper temperate oak-conifer forests interspersed with open grassy slopes, cliffs and alpine meadows mostly at 9,000 to 10,000 ft elevations. They seem to exhibit clear and fluctuating altitudinal migration moving down as low as 6,500 feet in winter and up to 16,000 feet in the summer. These pheasants exhibit great tolerance to snow and are often seen digging in it foraging for food. With that being said, they need to be kept out of extreme heat.
These pheasants are amongst the most beautiful pheasants due to their striking metallic-colored plumage. The male’s impressive display features bowing and vigorous waving of the rufous tail, but it is the iridescent plumage on the wings and neck that give the bird its reputation as the "nine-colored bird" consisting of interspersing mix of metallic colors of green, purple, red and blue.The adult male has a long, metallic-green crest, much like a peacock, changeable reddish copper on the back and sides of the neck and a prominent white back and rump while in flight. The tail feathers are uniformly rufous being darker towards the tips.
Based on the Impeyans Pheasant strong association with local folklore, this pheasant has been declared the national bird of Nepal and the state bird of Uttaranchal and Himachal in India.
-Hatching Eggs-
Even with proven fertility and careful monitoring, no hatch is ever guaranteed. Too many factors exist that can affect an eggs viability. For this reason, we do not guarantee hatch rates. By ordering hatching eggs from us, you accept this responsibility. We do not give refunds on eggs because of hatch rates under any circumstances. Please see our FAQ page for further information on our policy, terms and conditions. Happy Hatching!
-Pre Sale Guarantee-
If there are any issues with the egg productivity of our Impeyan Pheasant and we are not able to provide you with the hatching eggs you purchased, you will receive a full refund.
Please note that during pre-sales, it usually takes multiple months to fill orders. Please refer to our FAQ page for further information on Pre-Sales, our policy, terms and conditions.
- Estimated Egg Lay Date -
The estimated lay date for these hatching eggs is usually around the end of May. Please realize this is our "best guess" as many factors such as inclement weather, stressors, and various other factors can affect the laying pattern of our birds.
-Shipping-
The shipping fee is fixed at $22 across the U.S., irrespective of location. Hatching eggs are dispatched in the order of purchase, following a first-come, first-serve approach, ensuring fairness in the shipping process. However, if you wish to purchase multiple breeds, additional shipping charges will apply to each different breed. Additionally, each breed will be shipped at different times to accommodate their specific laying schedules.
Hatching eggs are dispatched via USPS Priority Mail throughout the week. Once your hatching eggs have been shipped, you will receive an email from us containing your tracking number.
Although we typically encounter positive outcomes with USPS, we avoid labeling packages as "fragile" or requesting special handling. Our past experiences have shown that such markings can result in rough treatment of the parcel. If you have specific preferences for markings like "fragile" or "hatching eggs," or if you would like us to coordinate the holding of your package at the Post Office, please kindly email us with your requests.
Given the numerous variables influencing success or failure during incubation, we are unable to offer any guarantees regarding hatch rate or development.
