Farm Management

Exciting improvements are happening around the farm as we officially begin remodeling and expanding our maintenance shop in Janesville. This project has been something we’ve talked about for quite [...]

We’re excited to share that renovations on Barn 11 at our Janesville location are officially complete. This project marks an important step forward as we continue to grow our [...]

As part of our ongoing efforts to keep the farm running smoothly, we recently completed two new structures, a machine shed and a straw [...]

Building or expanding flight pens is a major undertaking. Whether you're outgrowing your current space, separating breeders from hunting stock, or preparing for seasonal transitions, constructing new pens can improve [...]

At MacFarlane Pheasants, we understand that even the smallest decisions can make a big impact on bird health and performance. One of the most important choices you’ll make, whether you’re [...]

It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come since the tornado last June that devastated so many of our structures. Today, we’re excited to share an update that the final [...]

In the wake of last year’s devastating tornado, we’ve been focused on rebuilding and restoring our farm. One of the most significant steps forward has been the completion of our [...]

On February 12, 2025, we had the honor of hosting an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for our newly redesigned hatchery in partnership with Forward Janesville. This event marked a major milestone [...]

Formulating quality pheasant feed is essential not only for the health and performance of your birds but also for cost savings on your farm. Working closely with your nutritionist and [...]

For years, we’d been dreaming about building a new hatchery but struggled to justify the cost, especially considering that the hatchery is only in use for half of the [...]

Last Saturday, a tornado struck MacFarlane Pheasant Farm, causing significant damage and challenging our team. As farmers dedicated to the well-being of our animals and our community, we want to [...]

At MacFarlane Pheasant Farm, ensuring the safety and well-being of our pheasant chicks is our top priority, no matter the season. Shipping chicks during the colder months presents unique challenges, but with [...]

At MacFarlane Pheasant Farm, the arrival of each new season brings with it a fresh set of challenges and opportunities as we prepare our barns and pens for the incoming [...]

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We are already looking forward to the return of chicks to our MacFarlane Pheasants’ Milton Farm, located in Milton, WI. During the brooding season, we take care of our pheasants [...]

We have had lots of snow and cold weather during the first month of 2024! We plan in advance for these occurrences and thought you might like to know the [...]

We use Grow Gel with our newborn chicks at MacFarlane Pheasants because it provides immediate hydration and nutrition. Grow Gel is a powder mixed with water to form a gel-like substance. [...]

We have been busy reorganizing our buildings at MacFarlane Pheasants since the sale of property at what we called our "Main Farm." We plan to complete our moves by December [...]

Flight Pens A few weeks ago, we updated you about the 76 new flight pens we built on a new property we purchased. We are happy to say that our [...]

MacFarlane Pheasants has some exciting news about our business. We sold the 175 acres that currently contain about 20% of our flight pens. We also have barns, offices, and a [...]