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Quarantining Procedure/ New Lonely Peacock
Hello everyone! It's been awhile since I've posted here but with some of the stuff going on in the FB Peacock pages, I thought I'd post here first. Long story shortened, last week I asked for some advice from a specific peacock breeder about my peacock, Mr. PooPoo (the name fits him), that... -
First time Chicken Owner - Advice?
Hello all! I am interested in purchasing chicks next Spring or sooner if possible, but would like some advice from ya'll. I'm not a complete newbie to the bird world, but have never had chickens before! So far I have been guided towards the Araucana or Barred Rocks, but am not sure about...- PavoFowl
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Safe for Peas to eat?
Hello all! I am curious about what snacks are safe and not safe for peas to eat. My peas are 3 and a half months old. They LOVE watermelon. My Pekins like to play and squish in the watermelon, but the Peas pick the rind spotless. They get super excited when they see me bringing it. The only... -
Worming/Corid Tips, please?
Hello all! I have 6 IB peachicks that will be 12 weeks old on Monday, Sep. 15th. I've heard that it's best to start worming at 3 months old, but I'm looking for some advice. I live in Central/South Texas, if that info helps. They are currently housed in a large brooder with wood floors. They... -
Peachicks and Guinea Keets in the same coop?
Hello all! I will be posting this thread under both the "Peafowl" and "Guineas" sections as I hope to get information from both sources! I have 6 peachicks, and 50 guinea keets, born on Tuesday, June 24th. (10 days old now, today, 7/4). I have everyone in brooders right now, but soon will...- PavoFowl
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- Forum: Guinea Fowl
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Peachicks and Guinea Keets in the same coop?
Hello all! I will be posting this thread under both the "Peafowl" and "Guineas" sections as I hope to get information from both sources! I have 6 peachicks, and 50 guinea keets, born on Tuesday, June 24th. (10 days old now, today, 7/4). I have everyone in brooders right now, but soon will... -
Name that Pea color!
Hello all! On Thursday I became a first time owner of 6 peachicks, and I got an assortment so they are like a box of chocolates. I'm not too sure what exactly we got, other than I know for 99% sure we have four IB's, as they look like normal peachicks and are pretty plain. One is much... -
Peachicks attacking each other???
I have six peachicks that are two days old, and they're all pecking at each others eyelids, wings, and feet. They are extremely docile and friendly to me, but they are all attacking each other, not just ganging up on one. What do I do? I have six in a 36" x 22" Rubbermaid tub brooder. Are there... -
Do Pekins use nesting boxes?
Hello all! I am a goose/ guinea/ pea owner, and guilt-bought two Pekin ducklings from my local TSC. (They were the LAST two, and looked so scared and lonely. I had to take them home.) They are now two to two and a half months old, and I (happily) ended up with a drake and hen. I raised them in... -
Please help - Duckling losing wing feathers
Hello! I am venturing out of my usual place on the Peafowl forum, because my new ducklings seem to have a strange issue. I bought two Pekin ducklings from my local TSC because they were the last two, lonely, and I'm a total softy. I bought them yesterday morning, checked their eyes... -
Heat Lamps for Chicks
I am curious on yall's opinions on heat lamps for brooders. I have used the red heat lamps in the past for guineas, but now am worried the peachicks will pick, or eat too much at night or mess up their sleep cycles, and a ton of other paranoid problems. I used ceramic lamps for my bearded... -
Feeding day old Peachicks
As a soon-to-be new owner of day old peachicks. I have seen many different opinions on feed from various websites. I would love to hear your personal experiences and ideas as far as feeding. I am currently going back and forth for either 20% or 24% Starter, definitely medicated w/ amprolium... -
Help! First time Pea owner.
Hello! I am soon to be a first time peachick owner! I am incredibly excited. I have raised guinea fowl, geese, and ducks, though I'm now venturing into the gorgeous peafowl! I live in South TX. I ordered my six peachicks, (as well as a group of 50 guinea chicks to add some diversity to my...