How much for a white peachick?

[AB03Sam]

He just doesn't want to pay 600-900 for a few peachicks. I've raised single poultry plenty of times so know how all that works.

Nope, all good. From what I've seen they'll look like the pied birds we've had a couple of times. Correct me if I'm wrong. I don't think keeping them clean will be too much of a problem but we'll see.

So, this person would be selling female chicks for just over $50 more converting and males even more than that.

Would these sort of look like the pied you get from india blues then?

They wouldn’t have as much white on them as an India blue pied. It’s usually just some of their flight feathers. I don’t have a good example picture.

 

[AB03Sam]

They wouldn’t have as much white on them as an India blue pied. It’s usually just some of their flight feathers. I don’t have a good example picture.

This guy is split white. As you can see he just has a couple white flight feathers. In my experience the amount of white flight feathers will vary from bird to bird.

 

[Angel07]

They wouldn’t have as much white on them as an India blue pied. It’s usually just some of their flight feathers. I don’t have a good example picture.

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This guy is split white. As you can see he just has a couple white flight feathers. In my experience the amount of white flight feathers will vary from bird to bird.

We had a peahen with white. Gorgeous girl. I don't think I'll be able to find a picture of her in all the other animal pictures I've got but I reckon she would've been split white by that information.

 

[KsKingBee]

This thread makes my head hurt. Good info Sam.

 

[Fuzzybird1]

3 years ago we bought 3 white peachicks at an animal swap for just $35 and $40 each. We knew something was wrong as they didn't look so healthy but figured we would keep them isolated to be safe. As it turns out, they had been malnourished and overcrowded according to our vet. One is perfect, one has a slight limp, and one is almost one legged. All are doing great! I do worry about the one that is severely lame and didn't expect him to survive but 3 years later and he's still here! They are free range but he takes care of himself by staying near and in the barn. Here are some pictures of them. Our female was the one who spent 11 days up in a tree this winter!

 

[Midnightman14]

He just doesn't want to pay 600-900 for a few peachicks. I've raised single poultry plenty of times so know how all that works.

Nope, all good. From what I've seen they'll look like the pied birds we've had a couple of times. Correct me if I'm wrong. I don't think keeping them clean will be too much of a problem but we'll see.

So, this person would be selling female chicks for just over $50 more converting and males even more than that.

Would these sort of look like the pied you get from india blues then?

Welcome to the peafowl world. If you aren't prepared to pay a good amount of money for chicks/adults it is definitely not the hobby for you.

 

[KsKingBee]

They say that good birds are not cheap and cheap birds are not good. They also say that you get what you pay for but I am not convinced either statement is entirely true. Fuzzy up above bought cheap chicks at the number one place you should never buy birds at, a swap meet and local farm auctions are not much better. A lot of 'backyard' breeders don't have the knowledge it takes to keep peas healthy which is the exact reason this forum is here, to share and help people with their birds.

Knowing the breeder is important. You need to make sure they know how to preventively diagnose and treat birds for illness. They need to be knowledgeable and be able to help you with your birds. They need to know the genetics of the birds you are buying and share that with you so you know what good pairings to make.

IB's are considered to be the 'common' birds that cost the least. Color mutations and special patterns make the birds more expensive. Having the DNA test already done is a big benefit to the buyer and adds another $25 value to the bird if not more.

Many people want to buy chicks so they can have a special relationship with them as they grow up. Older birds are not always friendly, especially from a big breeder who does not have the time to spend with the birds to make them friendly and not flighty.

There are not any chicks in the US at this time, or at least not any over a couple of weeks of age. Make sure the person you are buying from is legit, there is an awful lot of scammers loose right now. Do your homework and check them out so you don't fall prey to them.

If you are buying 2021 hatch birds for that $300 per bird is not out of bounds, I sell my yearlings DNA-tested cocks for $200 and $300 for the hens. If I have any leftover by summer they will be higher in price. Mature breeding hens are now around $400 for common hens and color mutations are even more.

You can check out the going prices for birds by visiting either LeggsPeafowl.com or Spring Creek Peafowl on FB.

 

[Fuzzybird1]

They say that good birds are not cheap and cheap birds are not good. They also say that you get what you pay for but I am not convinced either statement is entirely true. Fuzzy up above bought cheap chicks at the number one place you should never buy birds at, a swap meet and local farm auctions are not much better. A lot of 'backyard' breeders don't have the knowledge it takes to keep peas healthy which is the exact reason this forum is here, to share and help people with their birds.

Knowing the breeder is important. You need to make sure they know how to preventively diagnose and treat birds for illness. They need to be knowledgeable and be able to help you with your birds. They need to know the genetics of the birds you are buying and share that with you so you know what good pairings to make.

IB's are considered to be the 'common' birds that cost the least. Color mutations and special patterns make the birds more expensive. Having the DNA test already done is a big benefit to the buyer and adds another $25 value to the bird if not more.

Many people want to buy chicks so they can have a special relationship with them as they grow up. Older birds are not always friendly, especially from a big breeder who does not have the time to spend with the birds to make them friendly and not flighty.

There are not any chicks in the US at this time, or at least not any over a couple of weeks of age. Make sure the person you are buying from is legit, there is an awful lot of scammers loose right now. Do your homework and check them out so you don't fall prey to them.

If you are buying 2021 hatch birds for that $300 per bird is not out of bounds, I sell my yearlings DNA-tested cocks for $200 and $300 for the hens. If I have any leftover by summer they will be higher in price. Mature breeding hens are now around $400 for common hens and color mutations are even more.

You can check out the going prices for birds by visiting either LeggsPeafowl.com or Spring Creek Peafowl on FB.

I have to say we bought our birds as rescues. We totally enjoy their presence and beauty but our aim was not to breed, but rather to save. I realize that buying at the swap was supporting breeders that shouldn't be supported but our focus was on saving the birds. The benefit is that these birds are living the good life now and on top of that, we get to enjoy them!

 

[KsKingBee]

I have to say we bought our birds as rescues. We totally enjoy their presence and beauty but our aim was not to breed, but rather to save. I realize that buying at the swap was supporting breeders that shouldn't be supported but our focus was on saving the birds. The benefit is that these birds are living the good life now and on top of that, we get to enjoy them!

I applaud your efforts and your outlook on peas warms my heart. We love our birds too and I so wish we could let all of them free range and live as they were intended to.