thanks so much q8peafowl. thought this guessing would help me be more patient waiting on time to pass and peachicks to grow, but it has just made me more excited. They are growing so fast now. I had planned on keeping only 3 after they reach a year old. but now i'm so attached to them. afraid its going to be like my 5 dogs, 4 seramas, guinneas, cats, Sebastopol geese, ducks, sheep, turtles, terrapins, daughter,and husband "yep done got attached - think I'll keep'em." THANKS AGAIN!