I've noticed recently that my peacock sounded funny when he hollered, like he had a bad cough...the past couple of nights, I've noticed he's rattling (like in his chest) while breathing...thoughts, suggestions?
I had tons of eggs last year, most fertile, but peahens would not set for all the wishing & hoping in the world! Not much luck in the incubator, but that was probably my fault, I can't seem to leave the door closed!
Something I do with the styrofoam incubators...to keep from having to open &...
I'm getting 2-4 eggs a day! I hate to admit it, but I've almost got too many eggs! I got to see 3 of them lay their eggs last night! Would love to have some green ones to go with my flock!
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I beg to differ on this...I got a peacock & 3 peahens last summer, about July or so, he lost his train before I even got him home (I guess from all the excitement of moving). The hens started laying in August & the eggs were fertile!
It's happening right after she lays it...don't know if it's her or one of the drakes that hangs with her or the other hen. I beat them all to the punch this morning & was at the pond come daylight, got it before a hole appeared!
Will try to take a pic next time it happens.
I was going to clean out my flower bed on Sunday, but to my surprise there was a nest of almost 2 dozen eggs from my mallards. I don't know how many are laying in it, but it keeps growing every day. There is quite a build-up around the eggs, so they are well hidden.
I had found a similar...
2 of my eggs hatched overnight! I'm so excited! I had always heard peafowl were very difficult to hatch, but I did it! Keep your fingers crossed that they survive!