One of these I purchased and was told it was a 1 yr old peacock. The other is supposed to be a 3 yr old peahen. I think both are peacocks. I am brand new to peafowl and just need to know if I have a pair or not.
Help! I am brand new to peacocks. I purchased a 3 yr old pair in December. I have them in a large 10x10x12' coop with my guineas. The male's train had started to fill out and was gorgeous. There is an enclosed area out of the weather and it has perches at different levels. He survived our...
This chick is 1 1/2 weeks old. I am not sure what is wrong with his leg and if there is anything I can do to help. He eats and drinks and is growing fine. He hobbles around. He actually puts pressure on the elbo when he walks so it has started to calus. It looks like it is shaped like an L...
I am shaking my head and rolling my eyes at myself as I ask this very very silly question. I have nesting boxes for my hens that are elevated, attached to the wall about 1 1/2 feet off the floor. My incubators are full. So, I was thinking I am going to let them set on some of the eggs and see...
I have 2 roosters that have single comb and white legs. I have a hen that is single combed and very pale yellow legs. Are they orphingtons or wyondottes with undesireable traits with the single comb? They are all beautiful big ( I would guess weight of around 8lbs.) chickens. I am getting...
I have a black maran hen that has been sick for 2+ months. I have lost 4 other young chickens to the same symptoms. They were in seperate runs from her. She is lethargic sleepy with her eyes closed. She moves very slowly and sleeps everywhere. I seperated her and gave her electrolytes in her...