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Aviary netting
I purchased our first net for aviary off e-bay from Pennsylvania, it has been great. I just went on e-bay to purchase another and there is one from Best Choice Products about 1/2 the price. In the picture it looks like what I bought the first time I e-mailed them and they say it is noted. Has... -
Anyone else changing incubators this winter?
I'm just so happy. I've been tearing into my new/old incubator today I got yesterday. It's a Farm Master 1200. Old Redwood made in the 1950's. I was told it holds 600 eggs, of course that is chickens I'm sure. It has 6 drawers and you pull out a rod to turn the eggs on each drawer. I think... -
Joining the UPA
I joined the UPA Peafowl Association. Dues are very little and you enjoy Peafowl Today magazine I think 6 x's a year. Also your name is in their directory. Turned out very beneficial. I got a call that a lady had a white peahen that just showed up on her property. She could not find anyone... -
Can I get some help with color and sex.
First this is a bigger suppose to be Java. He/She was born July 10, 2012. Does it look like a Java and is this one a male. Others will follow. -
Pied where did it come from??
Where did Pied come from? Is it a color mutation? It isn't considered sex linked like Cameo, Purple & Peach is it? -
Pecky and Pokey ??
Ok Pecky is doing great. Pokey last night was laying with eyes half open and pretty lifeless. I got out Gator aide which is good supplement for electrolytes and tiny dropper. I forced open bill and gave him a boost. He got stronger. I have repeated every few hours. Each time he has more... -
Has anyone heard from Zazoose?
Has anyone heard how Zazoose's husband is doing? She has been on my mind and in my prayers all day. -
Fan Danger
This incubator has to go. I just had a new baby pea today. I have LG with fan. I'm so mad there is no cover on this fan and the baby got the top of his head in it. It has drawn blood. I didn't want to take pea out yet as other two haven't hatched, but it is unsafe this way. If anyone is... -
Peacocks fertility
A Peacock can live to be 40 years old. Are they fertile all of their life or from 3 years to what. Also peahens are not like chickens so approximately how long do they lay fertile eggs? -
Entertainment
Tonight I watched a young peahen chase the down off Mr. White. She'd pick a piece off the fence run with it let it go then hop and jump after it till it finally fell on the ground. Back to the fence looking for another piece of down. The others totally ignored this which shocked me. I... -
Building your own incubator
Can people who have built their own incubator tell of their sucess or failure with this. Ideas on what has worked for them. They have a section on how I know. -
Making your own incubator
I see plans on e-bay for building your own incubator. Has anyone done this and are you satisfied with the results? Also economically did you feel you saved money??? -
Can a regular size rooster mix with a Silky Banty hen?
I have one Silky Hen and 1 Silky Banty Rooster. I have one regular rooster and 8 hens. If they roam together will the regular rooster mate with my Silky hen?- Lil Zoo
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