I have heard that peacocks need at less 10 sq. ft. in the coup. My coup has only 8 square ft. that would be free to the peacock. is there a smaller size peacock like a "pea-bantam" :|
I am no expert but it looks like a hen to me because a roo polidh will have more of a punk rocker looking crest while the hens look more like they have afrows.
The only downside to poultry is that 5 turns to 10 then 10 turns to 50 then 50 turns to TONS of every species. They are addictive......well its not a bad thing once you're and addict. unless your spouse isn't, then you may get in trouble!
To answer your questions directly, your female guinea hasn't adjusted to her new home. It sounds like she is confused. but she will find the nest sooner or later. Yes, guineas do lay medium sized light brown eggs. People do eat guinea meat and eggs. Guinea has a more gamey flavor than chincken...
Well I have 1 rhode island red, 1 red star, 4 americanas, 1 white crested polish, 1 white mille fleur, 3 blue frizzle cochins, 1 salmon flav. mix., and they are 3-6 months. My camera is broken, which stinks.
Also, someone said that if they are raised together they will not fight. is this true?
Well, I have 12 chickens and they were all supposed to be hens except 1 and he was supposed a rooster. Well, tonight a "hen" crowed so I guess she is a he and I have suspicions that at least 4 more might be roos. if they are they can't live together can they? how can I tell if they are roos if...