Phil the Pheasant / myLot

Norwich, England

January 26, 2019 3:23am CST

Let me introduce you to my handsome friend Phil. Phil was obviously bred for shooting but literally managed to find sanctuary on Hillside Animal Sanctuary's meadow. He's been around for several years now and, during the spring, usually has a harem of hens running around with him. He's now become quite tame and comes into my neighbours' gardens and mine to get the best bird food. At the moment, I seem to be the best restaurant on the block and he comes in every morning for his cheap and cheerful budget muesli ... without milk or sugar!! I caught him on his way out of the garden the other day but he was quite happy to hang around while I took his photo. I can't see how anyone would want to shoot such a beautiful thing but that's life I'm afraid ... unless you're like me and a vegetarian.

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

10 Feb 19

@olliesmum Such a stud he is wanting you to take his picture.

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

14 Feb 19

@olliesmum I can see he is not modest at all.

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Jackie Money

@olliesmum (828)

• Norwich, England

13 Feb 19

He's definitely a poser!

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Diane Borg

@DianeBorg (785)

• Malta

30 Jan 19

Hi, he is a lovely bird, I am vegetarian too

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Jackie Money

@olliesmum (828)

• Norwich, England

30 Jan 19

I've heard that vegetarians and vegans are increasing day by day! My partner, who loves his meat, will now eat some veggie food as it's getting better by the month. He enjoys my veggie sausages and veggie chicken nuggets ... hoping to persuade him to try veggie mince but no go so far!!

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Diane Borg

@DianeBorg (785)

• Malta

30 Jan 19

@olliesmum I know what you mean, I think it is hard on those who love to eat meat, although nowadays there are lots of varieties of vegetables and other vegetarian food.

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