Distinguishing peachicks from other chicks

[WestKnollAmy]

I guess my pride in asking is only part of the problem. I also fear that in asking, I could end up buying something other than a peachick from someone intent on making a profit from novices like myself who cant tell the difference.

Me: Are those peachicks?
Unsavory seller: These? Uhh. . . sure are.
Me: Cool, I'll take 6
Chicks: (6 months later) gobble gobble
Me: . . .

. . . crap

LOL Don't feel bad! I had a customer come here to buy birds and she was a newbie at it but had owned them for almost 2 years. She told me that she bought Guineas 6 months prior from a local "reputable" breeder that we both knew and 2 months after she realized one was not a Guinea but rather a turkey! Some people advertise that they are knowledgeable but asking around you will probably find out differently. Just because they have money doesn't mean they are honest or knowledgeable. And just because they look the part doesn't make them a better breeder or seller.

 

[casportpony]

I hate to make my first post a dumb question but here goes. . . .

I've gone to "Wolf's Giant Animal Swap Meet" in Albion the last few years and have seen a few people selling peachicks.  My problem is, I can't tell the difference between them and any other chick  when they are first hatched and was hoping someone could point out some distinguishing differences.  I hate going up to ask the sellers what they have when I'm assuming, for most people, it's obvious.  I've looked up images of the chicks but only see very subtle differences between them and other chicks.  Are there any tell tale traits when they are first hatched?

Go on YouTube and do a search for the different species... turkey poults, peachicks, chicks and keets. Listen carefully, you should be able to hear the different sounds they make, all four are quite different.