New babies

[DucksQuackMeUp]

This is Fiona. There is also King David, Krishna, and Padame.Of course Fiona could be Phoenix and David could be Danielle...These little birds follow me around the house when I take them out of the tub for exercise and socialization. I need to do something soon as Im one week they are outgrowing the space. May have to extend a shed that was previously used by goats and add some wire. Cutest little things!!

 

[GodLovesU]

Peafowl are gorgeous! I wish I had somewhere to keep them.

 

[Artistickatt]

New to babies this year too. Congrats! I can say that it is not advisable to have them on dirt until they are 4 months old. Their immune systems are not mature. There is a sticky that helped me out a BUNCH at the top of the forum that explains all of it. Mine are 7 weeks old now, and if you think they need space after 1 week, you will need a plan for the next couple months for sure.

 

[DucksQuackMeUp]

Peafowl are gorgeous! I wish I had somewhere to keep them.

Thanks so much. I'm just amazed the eggs hatched in the incubator. Total cute overload!

 

[DucksQuackMeUp]

New to babies this year too. Congrats! I can say that it is not advisable to have them on dirt until they are 4 months old. Their immune systems are not mature. There is a sticky that helped me out a BUNCH at the top of the forum that explains all of it. Mine are 7 weeks old now, and if you think they need space after 1 week, you will need a plan for the next couple months for sure.

Thank you regarding the response. I know they are a bit more vunerable and the mortality rate is high among chicks. I envisioned extending a shed previously used by the goats. Not sure what size wire. I have 1//4 inch covering shavings in the tub which is working great to keep shavings out of the water and food. Had to also cover the top as they are flying out. How high would you make the run? 10-12 feet? And how long for the four birds! The two males and female are free ranging on the farm and would be sleeping almost above them in a large tree fort about thirty feet up. So they would be near relatives. Ha ha. Also I hear sand is easier to clean. And a large enough door to walk into for cleaning. Then how long in captivity? I'm thinking at least six months. Thanks in advance for any help. And where is sticky note?