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Peafowl medications & question re new eggs
thanks so much ! I dont know I would do without this site and all the help from you and KsKingBee .. One of my babies ( female Spaulding) was from Mindy ( Dylans Mom ) . She gifted her to me since we had 2 chicks uniquely both born late in the fall and my boy needed a friend. She was my mentor... -
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Peafowl medications & question re new eggs
thanks so much , I will.. I just dont have the time or resources to sell the eggs. My neighbor enjoys them so I give them to him to eat. I just wanted to know more so if "she" misses them and is taking them away "cruel" ? thank you ! -
Peafowl medications & question re new eggs
Hi Peafowl friends .. Looking for some expert advice please. I have 2 three year olds , a black shoulder male and spaulding female . I have not given them any dewormimg meds , just continue to feed them medicated chick feed since they were born . I have tried once to give them the dewormer but... -
Worried about peahen poop :(
Of course, understood.. I am sending pics to vet to look at , and to advise next steps . I am paranoid, and hoping this isnt something serious . Shes not looking sick at all .. -
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Worried about peahen poop :(
Hi everyone - just wondering if anyone has any insight about the change in my 2 1/2 year old spaulding peahen's - poop !? A few days ago I notice she had a diarrhea - a solid "seaweed green" color. Thatlasted only 1 day . She'e eating , drinking - seems perfectly fine . Not sick at all . But... -
Spaulding peahen lays her first eggs
Thanks for your feedback, really appreciate it. Actually , I'm ready to divorce mine - because they're still inside !! LOL They'll be ready to go outside next month. Their perches are wide , just like you said.for their feet to stay warm. Their shed will also be insulated too. Its really coming... -
Spaulding peahen lays her first eggs
Very cute story ! Thanks for sharing .. I know I was told the BS's are very cold hardy , wasnt 100% sure about Spauldings though.. We are actually finishing a really nice coop, with a great indoor shelter with plenty of room . Nothing getting inside either. The strongest 1 x 1 wiring not only on... -
Spaulding peahen lays her first eggs
Thanks Guys.. Funny, she stopped for the passed few days... Hmmmm.... Wonder if she'll continue or decided to stop altogether. Hope she wasnt reading my mind.. I'll keep you all posted, though. @PhoredaBurds . and @izigg - we have the same harsh winters . Do you keep your pea's in outdoor... -
Spaulding peahen lays her first eggs
Thanks Guys for all your help.. But , I wouldn't want to crack an egg open to see if it was fertile or not, correct ? I was hoping to try and see if she had a fertile egg before I cracked it open, no ? -
Spaulding peahen lays her first eggs
Thanks everyone. I will continue to remove her eggs. I'm just wondering what the easiest way is for me to check whether they are fertile. I guess that's my concern. And to Birdmanmax, maybe I could consider shipping to you once I know there's a chick . I just want to make sure I'm not sending... -
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Spaulding peahen lays her first eggs
Thanks so much for your reply. Her eggs are not fertile now and she continues to lay one every other night as normal. I'm just not ready currently to commit to raising any chicks. Not being selfish, just taking a chicks life very seriously. I'm thinking if it does happen , my neighbor would... -
Spaulding peahen lays her first eggs
Hi All , I'm new to the egg laying process and would really appreciate some help, please. I have a 2+ year old Spaulding pea hen . I also have a 2+ year old BS male. This week the hen laid her first 2 eggs. The first egg we left but found broken the next morning and I'm guessing one of them...