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Rescue peachick parasite control
Give them a place to dust bathe. Include loose dirt or peat moss, and wood ashes. -
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When should you help peachicks hatch?
If the chick can not pull its head back in to continue zipping it will not be able to hatch without help. The egg did not lose enough moisture and the chick is too big without enough room to swing its head to chip out. Either your humidity was too high or the shell was not porous enough to let... -
Rescue peachick parasite control
Mites are very unlikely, however, lice could be a problem. We have never had any lice on chicks that young but if they were with a broody in an unclean environment it could be possible. Personally, I wouldn't worry unless you actually see the lice on the bird. Once the chicks go on the ground... -
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peafowl eggs hatching
Pea eggs are one of the most difficult eggs to hatch, and being shipped makes it even harder. Shipping will lower the number of eggs that will develop because of the rough handling and vibration they endure in transit. To be successful you are going to need to know how to observe the internal... -
5 week old pea chick… boy or girl?
The easiest trait to notice is the triangular head. Your pics don't show a lot of detail but that stood out very well. -
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Peachick color?
Still a bit too early but most of the Wild Type are cocks and you might have a pair of BS -
Peachick color?
Tame enough to hand feed but wild enough to keep out of reach is about as good as we can hope for to avoid flogging problems. -
Leg bands for ID
There are no breeds in peafowl. Greens and Hybrids tend to be larger but for the most part IB are all pretty standard size. -
Peachick color?
No, not enough distinguishable markers to tell you plus it is a bit early. When asking for sex, a pic of the whole chick from front, side, and top really helps. -
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My Peachick eggs Hatched!
If you take them overnight she might not take them back. -
My Peachick eggs Hatched!
Yeah, you need to kiddie proof the environment, other than that there is no better incubator or brooder than momma. It is heartwarming to watch the little family as they grow. -
Looking for Java Green Peachicks or hatching eggs
If you are not looking for Green what are you looking for? Hybrids? -
Peachick color?
I would have to have better close up pictures to say. -
Leg bands for ID
No problem. The leg bands with our name on them are reserved for our breeders, I believe the size is 24.