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Post by wkndwrnch on Apr 15, 2018 12:33:22 GMT
I am curious about peacocks. I have read on here about roosts up high,and predators and cold weather. We have 30 laying hens,1 roo,Nubian goats. I found someone near us selling a pair of peacocks born 7/2017. I am interested in the birds to expand our barnyard. I understand they are very vocal. The ad does not specify what variety of peacock, just 1 male and 1 female for $180 1. If I bring them onto our property,how long should I separate them from our other animals? 2. Should I clip wings to keep them in a fenced area ? (Our chickens currently free range and go into a fenced area) 3. Do I need separate shelter/roosting or can I meld them in to current chicken stall(with a designated board for their roost) Thank you in advance!
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Post by Mari-in-IN on Apr 20, 2018 18:56:43 GMT
I know nothing about peacocks but don't like to see a thread just "sit". I sure do wish I had something to offer - but alas, I only have chickens. I guess if it were me I'd be doing a lot of research online. I think it would be totally cool to have them! Are you still thinking of getting them wkndwrnch? Or have you already? ~Mari
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on Apr 21, 2018 4:13:23 GMT
If you don't clip their wings they will fly where ever they want to go, and will not return to roost in a coop if they can find a tree they like. My neighbor 2 houses down had some that spent as much time in my yard as they did in hers.
She named one of them "Traveler" because she only saw him once in a while.
They are very loud but it's not an annoying sound like Guineas. It's a lot like the jungle birds in the background of a Tarzan movie.
If you don't keep them totally enclosed you are very likely to lose them to predators. They are strong flyers and can easily clear an 8 foot fence by launching vertically.
I found that out when I surprised Traveler in my chicken coop one day.
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Post by wkndwrnch on Apr 22, 2018 10:25:54 GMT
I have been messaging with the seller and she informed me young peacocks cant be mixed with chickens. She has a pair old enough,but I have decided not to pursue them for now. Thank you
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Post by paquebot on Apr 27, 2018 20:44:59 GMT
Wise choice to opt out of the deal. Unless you live in the middle of nowhere, they would soon become a problem with neighbors. And if you think that a rooster's crowing is annoying in the morning, they are little peeps compared to what a peacock can do. Good point is that they taste somewhere between a turkey and pheasant.
Martin
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Post by countrymom22 on May 1, 2018 2:09:04 GMT
I've also been told that they aren't very bright. My uncle had a pair and the female died. So he hung a mirror in the pen so the male would think he wasn't alone. Only he killed himself trying to attack the bird in the mirror.
Not sure who the dumb one was in this picture, the peacock or my Uncle!
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Post by aoconnor on May 2, 2018 12:43:21 GMT
I have a Peacock and love him. He is in with my guineas and chickens with no problem. Get them very young nad raise them with your flock, they will stay with you. Get them older, they will fly off. I am getting a peahen this year, my male is 2 now and ready to find a lady friend for next years breeding.
They make fun sounds. Mine sounds like he is yelling help, help, help. Or he sounds like a loud cat meowing. Pretty birds, and not aggressive as far as I have ever seen. I’ve had two pairs before this, both I bought when they were older, both left.
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