how to raise a baby peachick inside

[Kaitlyn Hancock]

hi I had my first peachick hatch last night. I bought it inside today and don't really know what I am doing. my peahen did not hatch it, it was my cochin hen and I didn't want to leave my chick in there with them due to one of my roosters tends to be a little bit mean to all my new chicks and full grown chickens I get. I have a heat lamp over the baby with water available and I have non medicated starter that I put it for it also. is there anything I need to change or add? any help will be greatly appreciated as I am new to all of this thanks!!

 

[lightchick]

No, I think that'll be fine.....wait.....maybe it would be better if you could put more chicks in with it.
Unless there are going to be more peafowl hatching soon.

 

[Kaitlyn Hancock]

No afraid not I only had two eggs. one hatched and the other was rotten. I wouldn't mind more. I can get some pheasants for company for it though.

 

[DylansMom]

No afraid not I only had two eggs. one hatched and the other was rotten. I wouldn't mind more. I can get some pheasants for company for it though.

You actually want to feed it starter that IS medicated with amprolium. Peachicks are very sensitive to coccidia and it will kill them quickly. It will be a very lonely chick and will probably cry for you anytime you are out of it's sight, if you can find a companion of the same size/age pea or pheasant chick will work, you will have a lot more peace and a much happier baby. Make sure you show it how to eat and drink, to get it started, just use your finger in the dishes, you are it's mom now.

 

[Arbor]

You actually want to feed it starter that IS medicated with amprolium. Peachicks are very sensitive to coccidia and it will kill them quickly. It will be a very lonely chick and will probably cry for you anytime you are out of it's sight, if you can find a companion of the same size/age pea or pheasant chick will work, you will have a lot more peace and a much happier baby. Make sure you show it how to eat and drink, to get it started, just use your finger in the dishes, you are it's mom now.

I've never used medicated starter, only plain duck starter, and have never lost a peachicks to anything other than predators. A shiney object in the water and/or feed dish will attract their attention as well, eliminating the need to teach them yourself.

 

[DylansMom]

I've never used medicated starter, only plain duck starter, and have never lost a peachicks to anything other than predators. A shiney object in the water and/or feed dish will attract their attention as well, eliminating the need to teach them yourself.

I lost 2 5-week olds to coccidia last year, almost lost a third as well, but the vet gave us SMZ/TMP and I had to tube feed for a couple days to pull him thru. Vet said his stool sample was loaded with cocci, very severe case. I will always feed the medicated starter and keep both corid and SMZ/TMP on hand, it is just what works for me. If you've never lost a chick to disease you are very lucky and must be in a great location, I envy you.

 

[Kaitlyn Hancock]

I have both medicated and non medicated starter. the chick is eating and drinking fine. I am going tomorrow to buy a few baby quail to put in with it.

 

[DylansMom]

I have both medicated and non medicated starter. the chick is eating and drinking fine. I am going tomorrow to buy a few baby quail to put in with it.

 

[autumnmfisher]

I know this may be bad, but I put a stuffed animal in with my peachicks, esp when there was only one. I used a small/med stuffed horse, laid on its side so it couldn't fall over. left it just outside the heat lamp glow, to right under it, depending on the temp. the chicks at first slept between the front and back legs, then with in a couple days actually roost on the top leg and body. we feel it makes them feel not alone and like "mommy" is laying with them. never had one get hurt or be suffocated etc. they seem to love it

 

[Cindysid]

My lone little green peachick had a teddy bear until more chicks hatched. It kept him quiet and he seemed to enjoy having something to cuddle!