Pheasants are hardy birds and usually are not affected by severe outbreaks of disease. The main diseases likely to affect pheasants are coccidiosis and blackhead. If outbreaks of these diseases are prevalent, preventive drugs can be added to the ration. Alternatively, outbreaks can be treated with drugs in the drinking water.

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