Peafowl textbook?

[LostInAppalachia]

I’ve had two peafowl pass recently and am searching for a textbook. I’ve seen a lot of self-published primers available, but I’m seeking a book that an exotic vet would have. Our local vet seems to be googling and in the end we had a peahen and peacock die within days of each other. He suggested we let the remaining two out of the coop and one has disappeared. We are down to one peacock from 4 beautiful three years olds a week ago. We are rural so we don’t have access to more sophisticated care.

 

[casportpony]

Very sorry for your losses. Did you necropsy either of the two that died?

 

[Midnightman14]

Free ranging birds tend to disappear.

 

[LostInAppalachia]

That’s true, but I’m not sure what else to do because after 1.5 years of being cooped up, e lost a gorgeous peahen and our biggest peacock to exogenous parasites. My fear is no one has written the textbook on peafowl.

 

[LostInAppalachia]

Very sorry for your losses. Did you necropsy either of the two that died?

Vet said no need to because he is certain of the COD. I do have my make in the freezer so it’s still a possibility.

 

[casportpony]

Vet said no need to because he is certain of the COD. I do have my make in the freezer so it’s still a possibility.

And what did he say was the cause of death?

 

[LostInAppalachia]

Vet said no need to because he is certain of the COD. I do have my make in the freezer so it’s still a possibility.

Ectoparasites. We are new to this so now we understand we need to dust. I hate learning things piecemeal. Do you have a textbook recommendation?

 

[KsKingBee]

You can find all of the answers to treat and keep your birds healthy here.

 

[LostInAppalachia]

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So strange that there’s no specific peacock or game bird textbook. Thank you immensely! Our peacock that wandered off is back, they are looking healthier, and I’m about to research this book. You’re a great help!

 

[KsKingBee]

It is a great reference manual that vets use for ID'ing parasites and pests on all kinds of livestock. It is a bit dated and there are a few more medication options available now but it is my go-to bible when I do my fecal exams at home. The basic information on care and housing, genetics, etc can be found in the Stickies Index at the top of the Peafowl section of this forum.