Recent content by phieaglefan

Thanks Ivan, When I first saw them, they seemed identical to me and therefore I assumed they were of the same sex, but I am hoping for one of each. In the four days since they arrived, I've seen a few slight differences between them, but it's tough to know if they mean anything. I...

Hi all, I've had chickens for around 2 years, and peacocks for a little over a year. Well, yesterday a friend showed up with two young turkeys as a gift. He incubated them, but wasnt sure how old they are(???). I didn't even try to ask about breed. So, i was hoping you very knowledgable...

I just want to say a huge thanks for this thread and responses, especially the photos. One of my grown hens was given to me as a gift and she has really gnarled feet, so when our newest baby was born yesterday morning with curled toes, I was heartbroken. Luckily, I remembered seeing...

Chicken Obsessed, I'm usually a better citizen and do searches, but i was in a rush and headed out the door. Great link, thanks! It turns out I didn't have a choice - only chicks left at the store. The chick did come straight from a brooder, so perhaps we're safe. I should have thought...

Hi all, I just incubated and hatched my first peachick. There are a few other eggs in the incubator, but none has pipped and it does not look like they will. My lone chick is so lonely - I am tempted to go to the farm store and pick up something to keep him company. I know that Chickens and...

Thanks for the advice! Little pea is doing splendidly now. SO happy. But it doesn't look like the other eggs are going to do anything. I'm thinking about running to the store to get him a buddy. What's my best choice? A Guinea, Duck, Chicken or Turkey? I should still be able to get most...

Follow up - pea chick seems to be doing much better. He/she is moving around the hatching space, holding his/her head up some and looking better. So my next question is - at what point do I remove him/her to a brooder? There are three additional eggs in the hatching area. Thanks for sny help.

Hi all, i'm a complete novice at hatching pea chicks, although I did pretty well with chickens 2 years ago. My question is this, we had one that pipped and then broke a small hole through the shell. He was like that for a day & a half and we began to see less & less activity. This morning, i...

Despite the risk of loss, I do let my chickens out in the morning before I leave for work, and put them up in the evening. I have not lost a chicken to a predator during daylight hours. I did lose several Guineas because they tended to wander much further from the house/barn area. My...

I am so sorry for your loss. I hate to be indelicate, but I would like to ask a question as we recently spotted a bobcat on our property and I too, free range my flock. What time of day did this happen? I guess I was under the impression that bobcats mainly hunted at dusk, but it doesn't...

Thanks for the additional information. We are in the process of adding plywood to portions of their pen to block the north wind, and we will widen their roost to cover the toes issue. The coldest I ever remember seeing here is -5 F and it very rarely goes below 0. I would certainly prefer not...

Many thanks! I have just one follow up question. Because the Spalding is a cross including Java, should I be worried about heat for this bird. Currently their pen sits under a barn overhang and is protected from rain and mostly protected from wind. Should I put a heat lamp or other source...

Thanks Zazouse, I appreciate the input! So, I don't have to worry about either of them being a Java? I know my photos are horrible. If I had a better photo of the top one, do you think you'd be able to tell the sex? Thanks again, Heidi

Hello all, A dear friend incubated and raised four Peafowl for me and gave them to me at the age of about 3 months. That was about 2 months ago. I have no idea if they are males or females, and also what type. My primary concern is that I read the Java ones are less cold hardy. So can you...

This is so helpful! I found a broken egg the other day, and of all places, it was just below a perch. Hmm. I only have two layers and both are older, and usually lay in the same place. I also have several RIRs that are about 13 weeks old and I assumed would not start laying for another 3...