• White Pheasant

    The Journey of MacFarlane’s White Pheasants

    When I was growing up, my family lived on MacFarlane Pheasant Farm. We had a 3-foot high sign that said "Oven Ready Pheasants" by the road. We had a big [...]

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  • Thank You

    Important Announcement: Transition of MacFarlane Pheasants’ White Bird Division

    We are writing to inform you that MacFarlane Pheasants is in the process of selling our division of white birds, which includes Pure Pheasant and Pheasant For Dinner, to an already-arranged buyer. [...]

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  • MacFarlane Pheasants' Retail Store

    MacFarlane Pheasants’ Retail Store Is Closing September 1, 2023

    Our MacFarlane Pheasants’ Retail Store has been open since 1986 in our current location. After the land sale of our main farm, and after much thought and consideration, we have [...]

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  • White Pheasant

    The Effects of Extended Heat in Summer on White Birds

    "We do the best we can to keep our white birds as happy and healthy as possible, but sometimes mother nature doesn’t make that easy," says our White Bird Flock [...]

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    Chef Alfonso Contrisciani and his Assistant Otto Borsich Prepared MacFarlane Pheasant at the 2023 NAGA convention

    Would you like to learn MacFarlane pheasant recipes from a Master Chef? Bill MacFarlane, Sarah Pope, and Chris Theisen had the opportunity to enjoy watching Chef [...]

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  • White Pheasant

    Where Does MacFarlane Pheasants Raise Its Fabulous Pheasant Meat?

    MacFarlane Pheasants Inc. grows most of its white meat pheasants on Wolff Farm in Belleville, WI (about 50 miles west of our Janesville, WI farms). Up until last March, the [...]

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  • White Pheasant

    What Happens in the Research Department at MacFarlane Pheasants?

    Let’s talk about our Research Department at MacFarlane Pheasants. Trudy DeRemer is the Research Manager at MacFarlane Pheasants. She started as the Assistant Brooder Manager in 2004. Trudy has worked [...]

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  • Whole Raw Pheasant

    Where Can You Find MacFarlane Pheasant Products?

    We started by partnering with a brokerage company called Concept to further our goals of distributing our pheasant products to stores. The Concept partnership meant that we could get into Woodman’s in all locations [...]

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  • Whole Raw Pheasant

    Herb-Roasted Pheasant with Wild Rice Is a Gourmet Delight Created by Chef Shannon Shaffer

    Chef Shannon Shaffer has served pheasant more than once. He is a Wisconsin Native, who is now the Head Chef at Design Cuisine in Arlington, Va. Chef Shaffer planned the Inaugural [...]

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  • Whole Raw Pheasant

    Spicy Almond Pheasant Soup Is One More Way to Enjoy MacFarlane Pheasant

    Spicy Almond Pheasant Soup can be enjoyed year-round, but what I like best about this recipe is that it’s so easy, and during mid-summer, when you are looking for a [...]

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  • Rotisserie Pheasant

    A Simple Pheasant Feast for Guests

    MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc has so many ideas for preparing Pheasant at home. I have selected two recipes that are both delicious and easy to prepare. In fact, they are so [...]

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  • Photo of Whole Pheasant

    Roast Pheasant with Pancetta, White Wine, and Rosemary Is Amazing!

    The best part of preparing a whole pheasant is how easy it is to roast in your oven. The easy and delicious recipe using pancetta or bacon that is described below is [...]

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    Chunky Pheasant and Bean Soup Is the Perfect Meal for A Snowy Day!

    The best part of preparing a whole pheasant is how easy it is to roast in your oven. The easy and delicious recipe using pancetta or bacon that is described below is [...]

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  • MacFarlane Pheasants Featured at EnoVino

    MacFarlane Pheasant Featured at EnoVino

    Bill and Dori MacFarlane dined at the beautiful Eno Vino Wine Bar and Bistro in downtown Madison, Wisconsin on Valentine’s Day, 2020. They were delighted with the warm and friendly [...]

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  • White Pheasant

    MacFarlane Pheasants Discusses Dietary Needs of White Pheasants

    The White Pheasant Breeding Program is headed up by Research Manager, Kate Rollette. Her job includes hatching and raising white pheasants to advance the pedigree breeding stock and meet the [...]

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    New Employee Training In The Research Department

    The White Pheasant Breeding Program is headed up by Research Manager, Kate Rollette. Her job includes hatching and raising white pheasants to advance the pedigree breeding stock and meet the [...]

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  • Ground Pheasant Meat

    Enjoy Summer Vegetables and Ground Pheasant!

    Ground Pheasant is one of my favorite pheasant products to use when preparing casserole dishes with summer vegetables. This week I had a large zucchini squash, some fresh tomatoes, and [...]

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  • Custard Made with Pheasant Eggs

    Easy Custard Recipe with Pheasant Eggs

    Recently I promised our readers that I would share a baked custard recipe made with MacFarlane Pheasant’s pheasant eggs. I decided to use a recipe I learned from my mother [...]

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  • Smothered Pheasant in Bowl

    Spice Up Your Dinner With Smothered Pheasant!

    This delicious smothered pheasant recipe was sent to MacFarlane Pheasants a while ago but it continues to be a favorite to cooks who prefer a very flavorful pheasant dish served [...]

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  • Photo of Honey Baked Pheasant Breast

    Honey Baked Pheasant Breasts Are Mouthwatering!

    Honey-baked pheasant breasts are not just mouthwatering. They are so easy to prepare that you won't believe how fast you can put a gourmet meal on the table. Rice [...]

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