Peafowl belong to the same family of birds as pheasants and chickens. Unlike most animals, the peacock and the peahen vary greatly in appearance. When the species is thought of, the male always comes to mind. Only males have the characteristic long feathers (usually averaging around five feet) which they spread, or fan out to attract the females. Although usually refered to as "tail feathers," these feathers are not actually part of the tail; underneath them are brown tail feathers which support these tail coverts. The tail coverts are beautifully colored. The color differs between different breeds and individuals, however the feathers are usually iridescent, the exception being a few of the mutations, such as White and Cameo. Most of these feathers have circles of color near the top, and are often called "eye" feathers. In the center is usually a deep blue color, known as peacock blue. The body is also colored, depending on the species. Peahens are less brightly colored, and lack the tail coverts, although some Green hens develop tail spurs. They do, however, occasionally spread their real tail feathers. Both males and females have crests or "crowns" on their heads, although the males' are brighter. The offspring of the species, known as peachicks, usually resemble turkey poults in coloration, except in some variations.
Merlin & Lanie
We will be offering chicks and hatching eggs as soon as Lanie starts to lay and fertility has been confirmed.Merlin is a blue split to pied and Lanie is a white eye pied. I'm excited as to what I'll get from these because they possibly can carry other colors.
Wiz
Wiz is our newest blue spalding peacock. He's a year old so we're looking forward to chicks from him and Rina next year.
Rina
Rina is a yearling blue spalding white eye.
Bronze & Opal Peachicks
Our newest additions that we are raising up.