The Palomacy people will definitely be able to help you find a pigeon @Duck mommy 2019!
You can inquire here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Palomacy/
Hooray @KsKingBee your little Peach is our first 2019 Chick Chart entry!
Doesn't anyone else want to share pix of your chicks for our Chick Chart???
https://peafowlimagedatabase.weebly.com/peachick-images.html
Where are those famous scale photos @casportpony?? :lol:
Poor PC! :(
This looks like dried blood? If so, it's likely an injury - it's hard to tell whether it's on his face or if he bled out of his nare? It is a good sign that he does not have other symptoms, but you will need to keep an eye on him in case he's hiding something.
I'd suggest that you...
@KsKingBee I'm in New Zealand, volunteering at the Wildlife Hospital in Dunedin (images are theirs).
Penguins are amazing!!
(Special note for newbies: These are not peafowl varieties.)
This is all so exciting!
I ❤️ Sugar @KsKingBee :love
For any of you who post baby pictures, please do let us know if it's OK to include them on the Chick Chart! (https://peafowlimagedatabase.weebly.com/peachick-images.html)
If so, how you would you like them watermarked (your BYC name? or?)...
Pretty blackshoulder boy @Countryqueen295! :love
Before you let him out to roam, you might consider whether or not he's a good candidate to free range.
For example, are there a lot of predators where you live? Are you near any busy roads? Do you have friendly neighbors?
Peas are super-nosy...
Hello @eecallahan81 and congratulations on your new peas!!
Have you looked at the Peafowl Stickies?
A lot of questions about peas, what they eat, and their behavior can be found there!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/peafowl-sticky-topics-index.389059/
Good news @Stone Hill!
Unfortunately even chicken wire will not ensure the safety of your birds.
Can you give some advice here about pen safety @KsKingBee?? @zazouse??
Or anyone with more experience than I have? :D
Hello @Stone Hill! Congratulations on your new pea!
Not sure what your predator situation is there, but I just wanted to mention that chain link and chicken wire are definitely not predator proof. Others here will be able to give you advice about how best to keep unwanted critters away from...