How much food do pheasants need from the releasing to the end of the season?

An average rule of thumb requirement is eight tons of feed per 1000 birds released. This would normally be made up of about two tons of grower’s pellets to take the birds to 12 to 14 weeks of age, followed by about six tons of wheat. If you are using significantly more than this, suspect that either there are extra wild birds, which are using some of food, or that scavenger’s are taking.