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Low temperatures during winter help
I live in Wisconsin where our nights currently have been -8 F with a wind chill reaching -30. The peafowl sleep outside every night on the wide 2" x 4" perches. I have owned peafowl for 20 years and have never had issues. If it is very windy, the peafowl head inside for the night, but they... -
ISO information on pea fowl in Illinois
I have been raising peafowl in Southern Wisconsin for over 20 years. They are really easy to keep and quite hardy. Mine choose to sleep outside in the winter even though they have a shed they could go into. Just make sure you keep the India blues or its mutations. The greens are much more... -
Laws on Peafowl
Hi! From someone who lives in Wisconsin, there is nothing you need to worry about. If you live in a city or village, you would have to pay attention to town ordinances. They won't list peafowl specifically, but if they ban chickens or roosters, you probably don't want peafowl. But, it sounds... -
Ultrakibble and Other Feeds for Peafowl
I am not able to find the 40lb bags of Ultakibble near me, but I get the 15lb bags from Drs. Foster and Smith online. You can buy the 28oz bag or the 15lb bag. They frequently have 20% off sales, and it is always free shipping over purchases of $45.00... -
Interesting peafowl article in the Washington Post.
By Geoff Williams November 7 at 9:34 PM CINCINNATI — One day in September, Gary Michael got in his car and drove 730 miles from Kentucky to Louisiana. He was not alone. His passengers were peacocks. Because this was real life and not a “Muppets” movie, the peacocks were safely enclosed in cages... -
Interesting peafowl article in the Washington Post.
I found this article in the Washington Post. Makes me kind of sad, peafowl have always been my favorite at the zoos. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/why-zoos-are-purging-themselves-of-peacocks/2015/11/07/323c1ec4-7f48-11e5-b575-d8dcfedb4ea1_story.html -
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How to heat a coop for cold sensitive species
To handle ventilation, the top of the shed has vent slots on both ends (basically in a lofted area) which is also above the insulated ceiling. I also will be able to open the windows if needed, and I am positive that I won't be able to make the door completely sealed up. The coop will only have...- nevsma
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How to heat a coop for cold sensitive species
I will be getting a pair of Java green Peacocks in about a month, and I am almost finished building their enclosure. Java green peafowl cannot handle freezing temperatures and I must keep the coop above 35 degrees. I live in Wisconsin were it can get way below freezing in the winter, nights...- nevsma
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Java green housing
I will be getting a nice pair of Java green muticus muticus in about a month, and I am almost finished building their enclosure. I live in Wisconsin were it can get way below freezing in the winter, nights have gotten to -20. My shed will be fully insulated and heated, and that is where my... -
Peacock with maternal intincts?
About 15 years ago when I only had a pair of peafowl, my peahen passed away leaving several two week old chicks. The male took over the entire rearing process. The chicks would follow him around all day long, and he would show them what was good to eat, and if they got chilled, he would sit on... -
Identification Help
This picture was taken last summer, when she was just over 1 year old. You can clearly see the purple behind her neck. You can also see the difference between new (dark) and old (light) feathers on her back. I took this picture tonight, the purple pied is on the left (due to lighting, you... -
Identification Help
My purple pied peahens are also light colored like Penny, and at times I was confused if they were purple or cameo. The key is to be able to spot color right behind their head at the top of their neck. Do you see any purple feathers there? Mine have varying amounts,depending on the bird. My... -
Anyone free range spalding peafowl?
Thanks! It helps my decision, I think I will just stick to free ranging my India blue and white males. I am too worried my spalding would run off. -
Anyone free range spalding peafowl?
I am curious if anyone has tried to free ranging spalding peafowl. I have a four year old male (who I raised since he was one) who I am tempted to let free range this summer. All my peahens would stay penned. Anyone had success, or warning about this? He is a moderate percentage green.