Peafowl Shipping Boxes

[margaret8]

Does anyone know where I can get a box to ship 3 grown peafowl? Or even if they make one that big? I thought the swan shipping boxes could hold up to 3 full grown birds but I cant seem to find them anywhere. Thanks

Try McMurrys Hatchery

 

[Arbor]

I have bought large moving boxes before, cutting lots of holes in the sides with a hole saw bit and then covering those holes from the inside with cheap breathable fabric to prevent anything (from dust to bedding) from coming out. Marked the box with labels all over to indicate right side up and stack only on top. Shipped via westjet airlines here in Canada, and not a single loss due to shipping.

 

[Garden Peas]

I have seen photos of how to wrap a male train for shipping, can't remember where. I think it was one of the bigger breeder's websites, maybe.

 

[zazouse]

http://hopkinslivestock.com/wrapping_male_tail.htm
Here is one on the crates
http://hopkinslivestock.com/male_crate.htm

 

[Garden Peas]

http://hopkinslivestock.com/wrapping_male_tail.htm
Here is one on the crates
http://hopkinslivestock.com/male_crate.htm

Perfect, Zaz! And with the link to the shipping boxes on Hopkins' site... that's exactly it.

Also, notice in the photos... leather gloves, heavy long-sleeved shirt, Carhartt duck cloth overalls, and I bet they don't do it very often with only one person

 

[zazouse]

Perfect, Zaz! And with the link to the shipping boxes on Hopkins' site... that's exactly it.

Also, notice in the photos... leather gloves, heavy long-sleeved shirt, Carhartt duck cloth overalls, and I bet they don't do it very often with only one person

I got gauged in the face by a young one a while back they are such strong birds, not a strong as my geese but pretty darn close geese got them out weighed at lest mine do, darn Muscovy drakes are worst bird i ever had to handle almost like they are slippery and their nails can rip you open real fast

 

[Garden Peas]

I got gauged in the face by a young one a while back they are such strong birds, not a strong as my geese but pretty darn close geese got them out weighed at lest mine do, darn Muscovy drakes are worst bird i ever had to handle almost like they are slippery and their nails can rip you open real fast

I haven't tried to handle a goose... and not volunteering either, but wondering if geese can claw you as bad as a desperate pea? The peas have such strong legs and feet...

edited to add... and btw, now that Miss Topaz is feeling better and putting up a fight when I catch her to medicate her eye, I make sure I am wearing glasses, because she could easily cause a very severe eye injury if her head is too near my face

 

[margaret8]

I haven't tried to handle a goose... and not volunteering either, but wondering if geese can claw you as bad as a desperate pea?  The peas have such strong legs and feet...

edited to add... and btw, now that Miss Topaz is feeling better and putting up a fight when I catch her to medicate her eye, I make sure I am wearing glasses, because she could easily cause a very severe eye injury if her head is too near my face

My BS hen is imprinted on me when she is on the ground a don't get to touch her, but let her get on her perch she likes me to hug her. She lays her head on my shoulder and she likes to be scratched on the forehead. Oh course this love session is followed by a generous supply of mealy worms!

 

[frenchblackcopper]

First thing I do when handling peas is grab both legs right above the feet and hold them together and once they realize they cannot try to claw away they simmer down real fast. Another way is to grab both wings as close to their back as possible,grasping them together above their back so they cannot flap.You squeeze both wings together about where their first wing joint is.Wear some thick work gloves too not the thin brown cotton jersey gloves.
Seems once they know they cannot run or fly their attitude changes real quick.

 

[casportpony]

I thought of all of you yesterday when I was medicating one of mine while wearing shorts, lol. @Garden Peas
glad your girl is feeling better.


-Kathy