I became interested in peafowl many years ago but didn't try to get any until the last couple of years. Like most new and unique animals i've dealt with I wanted to get a handle on their requirements, and see what was out there. At potentially $100+ a bird, it wasn't something i wanted to dive into and make a mistake with. Last year I tried my first batch of eggs last year and although they grew, they failed to hatch. This year with the help of one of my slate turkey hens, i managed to hatch out 6 peachicks. 2 dark pieds, 3 black shoulders and 1 normal.
It will be 2-3 years before these chicks are able to produce chicks themselves, but in the mean time they are proving to be entertaining birds. I have gotten them some friends as well, a trio of silver pieds.
It will be 2-3 years before these chicks are able to produce chicks themselves, but in the mean time they are proving to be entertaining birds. I have gotten them some friends as well, a trio of silver pieds.