First Peafowl - What To Do??

[TarHeelBlue]

I have my first peafowl egg that has pipped (

) Now I guess it's a waiting game. BUT I can't find any good books to help me out from this point. Brooder temp? (just like chicks - hot at one end and let them decide?) what do I feed them???
I guess I just need some help (advice) on what to do when it hatches to make sure it does well. (I have 2 other eggs that should hatch next week if all goes well)
I have done geese, turkeys and chickens, but this is my first peafowl and I am EXCITED

 

[Glenmar]

Good for you. They are just like chicks. Maybe a little warmer start them off close too 100 degrees.
I feed mine medicated chick starter.

 

[ColbyNTX]

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Brooder just like a chick and 20% medicated chick starter. The only difference is, you will need to teach it to eat and drink. If you have a new hatched chicken chick it would be a good trainer for the first week.

 

[xlboergoats]

They are always a little slow to start. Don't panic if they just lay in the hatcher most of the first day or so. Mine almost drove me crazy at first because I expected them to be up and going as soon as they dried off. When they sleep, they look like they are dead.

Good Luck,
Ernie Haire

 

[TarHeelBlue]

Thanks guys. This helps so much. And yes, I have a chick that is only a day old, so if this guy would just come on out, it has a friend to teach it!!