Pheasants are terrible training birds. If you insist on game birds find yourself some chukars or quail. Far easier to work with and not regulated in the province so you have no issues. The transition to pheasants during hunting season will be no problem.
Pigeons are a good alternative for basic work but dogs will sour on them after time. Especially if they are homers and you are not killing them.
There is another place near byemoor called Lakeland pheasant farm or something. A few friends have been and I hear good reviews.
Stay off the wild birds from May to end of July. Let them nest and rear the young undisturbed if you want birds to hunt in the fall.
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