I think my peahen killed herself. ..

[new 2 pfowl]

Yep, only some young peaboys there!
You might take a browse in our BYC Peafowl Image Database to clear up any confusion on this subject...
http://peafowlimagedatabase.weebly.com/

The Indian Blue page in particular should help:
http://peafowlimagedatabase.weebly.com/indian-blue.html

 

[coltssuperbowl83]

I. Feel. Dumb.

 

[rddragonhart69]

That could be the reason for the stressed out fowl

 

[Dany12]

Why do you say that?

they are BLUE !

 

[MeepBeep]

But its a very large open space with no hidey holes because I don't want hiding spots for vermin to hide in. I guess I should add a hidey spot for the other hen so the same thing doesn't happen to her.

Not that this will help you as you apparently have all cocks, but you can add things to the run like saw horses, picnic tables and chairs to create an obstacle course that allows birds to get away form others when being chased but stops varmints from having a hiding place...

India Blues need approx 100-150sq feet min per bird and this is especially true during the breeding season when the males can and will get aggressive.

Even that amount of space is the bare minimum once a bird gets into full train, many never realize they will take up a complete 10x10 (100 sqft) area just spinning around showing off their tail...

 

[coltssuperbowl83]

They are at least india blue? I need to know for craigs list....

 

[MeepBeep]

They are at least india blue? I need to know for craigs list....

Yes, they are your run of the mill Indian Blues... They might have some recessive color morph genes but none of them are expressing any of those genes...

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I. Feel. Dumb.

Don't feel dumb. Life is a learning process. Now that you know...you can take steps to readjust the situation.

It's good that you posted and asked. We're all learning every day. Knowledge is power.

Hey, we had chickens for all my childhood years and I had NO idea that there were so many breeds of chickens. Like wow!

And although I don't plan on having any peas, I learned from your post. Maybe this information will help others.

Best of luck with your peas.

 

[barkerg]

I. Feel. Dumb.

Not dumb brother/sister its a learning process and even the people who are helping you are still learning. No one knows it all some, think they do until they need help themselves. Stay on this forum as we will not do you wrong. Check your pm.

Gerald Barker

 

[new 2 pfowl]

I. Feel. Dumb.

You should definitely NOT feel dumb! We are all learning here, and there is certainly a lot to learn about peas!
It's great that you found your way here, this forum is such a great resource for information for both new and experienced peapeople.