Pheasants

GIBIS exclusive

PHEASANT PUR CHASSE®

Our exclusive PUR CHASSE® bloodline is the result of decades of rigorous genetic selection. Unlike intensively farmed pheasants, the PUR CHASSE® pheasant comes from natural breeding in aviaries — natural mating, natural incubation. Raised in large planted aviaries of over 10,000 m², fed on insects and grain grown on the farm, and regularly flushed by gun dogs, it develops from a young age the natural reflexes essential for hunting: explosive takeoff, sustained flight and the ability to hold cover.

Natural reproduction

Natural mating and brooding in aviaries — no artificial insemination, no mechanical incubation. Parental behaviour is preserved.

10,000 m² aviaries

Raised in large planted aviaries of over one hectare, with dense natural cover enabling flight muscle development.

Insects & grain diet

Rich and natural diet: live insects and grain grown on the GIBIS farm in Chatte.

Gun dog flushing

Pheasants are regularly flushed by trained gun dogs, developing the flight instinct and nervousness characteristic of wild game.

Powerful sustained flight

Selected over several generations for an explosive takeoff and fast, sustained, high-altitude flight.

Registered trademark PUR CHASSE®

GIBIS exclusive. This trademark guarantees a carefully selected bloodline, the fruit of decades of genetic work to produce the ultimate hunting pheasant.

French pheasants

Our French pheasants are robust birds from traditional French bloodlines. With their classic plumage of copper and green highlights, they are perfectly suited to field and woodland shooting. Raising them in large planted aviaries guarantees behaviour adapted to release.

French bloodline

Selected and maintained in France, guaranteeing adaptation to local climate and biotopes.

Average weight

Cocks 1.2 to 1.5 kg, hens 0.9 to 1.1 kg at shooting age (14 weeks and over).

Versatility

Suited to both open-field and woodland driven shoots.

Restocking

Excellent results in restocking programmes thanks to their ability to adapt to the natural environment.

Purchase & delivery

Volume discounts. Delivery across France in our vehicles equipped for live bird transport.

Chinese-type pheasants

The Chinese-type pheasant, recognisable by its white collar and more colourful plumage, is a slightly smaller but particularly lively and nervous bird. Its fast, unpredictable flight makes it a favourite with demanding hunters. It adapts remarkably well to hilly terrain and woodland.

Natural nervousness

A lively, reactive bird offering spectacular flushes particularly appreciated in walked-up shooting.

Size

Lighter bird (cocks 1.0 to 1.3 kg), compensated by superior flight speed.

Terrain adaptation

Excellent ability to hold in dense cover, ideal for rough and wooded ground.

Distinctive plumage

Characteristic white collar and shimmering plumage with golden and green highlights.

Dark pheasant

The dark pheasant (melanistic pheasant) is distinguished by its dark plumage with metallic blue-green highlights. More discreet than the common pheasant in vegetation, it is particularly appreciated in driven and walked-up shoots for its nervous behaviour and fast flight. GIBIS raises its dark pheasants in planted aviaries allowing flight muscle development and natural instinct expression.

Dark plumage

Melanistic plumage with metallic blue-green highlights, more discreet in the natural environment than the common pheasant.

Nervous flight

A lively, reactive bird with fast, unpredictable flight particularly appreciated in shooting.

Cross-breeding

Can be crossed with common pheasants to produce birds combining hardiness and nervousness.

Availability

Available from 14 weeks, to order. Dark breeding stock also offered.