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    I would love some advice

    Tho the more I read I feel my initial intuition is closer to accurate - go slow, spend time, offer treats. The fact that I CAN touch him seems promising.
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    I would love some advice

    So am I correct in understanding its more important that he know I do not fear him than to try to get him to warm up to me? So with that in mind should I catch and handle him right away? I noticed yesterday he has mites and would like to give him some ivermectin sooner than later. But I could...
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    I would love some advice

    I am new to owning peafowl. I raised 1 last year that I lost to a predator over winter so Im trying again this year. Ive done a lot of research but it seems info on peafowl is limited. So Im looking for some advice. I recently obtained a 3 week purple pied and a 1 year India Blue. Im...
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    Sick peahen please help!!!!

    Thank you very much! Sounds like those are in the metronidazole family - can I use metronidazole? Does anyone know the doseage? Im also going to start Ivermectin IM at 0.037 for 4-5 days and Ive been treating with Corrid. Anyone aware of any contraindicatians? I have oxytetracycline inj...
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    Sick peahen please help!!!!

    I worry about dosing Ivermectin safely
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    Sick peahen please help!!!!

    My peafowl is about 4 months old. Came from an excellent breeder and has been healthy. The past 3 days she wont eat much and very lethargic. Yellow liquidy stool. Now she is having a hard time breathing. I treated with safeguard (tho I only did 1/4 tab cuz shes not full grown) and corrid...
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    What age are my chicks cold tolerant?

    We're north of Fremont in Manawa. I have peachicks (thought I was on the peafowl forum). Chickens are spring chickens... I think they're old enough for winter?
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    What age are my chicks cold tolerant?

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    What age are my chicks cold tolerant?

    It can be 40 degrees here in Wisconsin at night. My 2 chicks are 4 and 8 weeks. How do I transition them to the cold? Thanks for your advice!
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    What kind of chicken is this?

    What kind of chicken is this?
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    Mean rooster

    Thank you all so much for your advice. Id feel bad eating him for it if it was natural behavior but my other rooster is soooooo nice. Ok well this is our first... We knew it would happen someday. Wish us luck!
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    Mean rooster

    I have 2 hens and 2 roosters. One of the roosters is quite mean. Hes been antisocial since day 1, has attacked my cats and my 90 pound dog. Hes even challenged me multiple times. I have no fear of him and when he foes attack me I give him a run for his money. Ive heard roosters are mean but...
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    Peahen or peacock?

    Hard to name them when I dont know the sex. "Cocky" or "Henny" (creative, huh?) is about 7 weeks. I say female my husband thinks male. Your answers will determine name! Thank you!
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    Is this normal?

    Too funny. I do the same thing. Makes me look like the chicken whisperer!
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    Peahen or peacock?

    Hey thanks for the advice! New to this.
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