Craigslist is a good option, do you have any chicken friends or clubs in your area you can trade with. Having those local contacts can be a blessing in a pinch.
It sounds like you have tried a variety of incubating options (Artificial & Natural) and maintained the temp and humidity. If you feel confident for incubation process is accurate it would seem to indicate the problem is due to them being related. Two most common causes for this type of...
Sorry to hear about the fire. I hope you like Kentucky. We have a few of several breeds. We really enjoy the diversity. If you run across anyone raising quail please let me know. Currently I only have Georgia Giant Bobwhite but would like some Gamble, Valley or other color varieties of...
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Glad to hear from you. We live in Columbia, Kentucky which is in the south central part of the state. We started with a few chickens and ducks and things gradually expanded to the many breeds I mentioned in my original post. We always run across a new breed we like. They are all so...
Welcome to BYC!!!!! AWESOME group of friendly knowledgeable people willing to help. Great story too. You will find chickens have unique personalities. Let me know if i can help. I raise chickens, ducks, geese, Turkeys, doves, peafowl, many breeds of pheasants and quail.
It is disappointing when a hatch doesn't turn out as hoped, but it is truly gratifying when a hatch goes well. Each time is a learning experience and things will get better. It will be enjoyable watching your five grow knowing you had a big part in it.
It definitely looks like a Nepal Kalij. I raise White Crested Kalij and think they are all beautiful birds. I have attached a pic of my Kalij for comparison. Are you breeding Nepals?
Sorry to hear about the disappointing hatch results. There are a tremendous number of variables when incubating eggs and the incubator is only one. If your eggs are mail ordered these eggs go through a lot of bumping and banging in shipment not to mention unknow and some times extreme changes in...
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Generally speaking the peahens will lay about every other day but can sometimes vary depending on many factor. First time laying peahens May not be regular yet. It can vary on the quantity of eggs as well but 20 to 30 seems to be about average. You can hold the eggs if...
Let me know if you try Hopkins Alternative Livestock. I know you will be pleased. I have bought pefowl from multiple sources and locations but I know the health and quality he offers is great and that is wonderful peace of mind when you spend that kind of money and want healthy pets and breeders.
Check with Hopkins Alternative Livestock. Craig is AWESOME!!!! Has almost any color and sex you may want. I drive 7 hours one way just to buy from him. Pure and healthy birds. Can tell you ANYTHING about peacock and helps with questions and concerns as you may have them. I have 24 peacock and...