Live in California and being bothered by wild or feral peacocks? Wondering, are peacocks protected in California? The answer is, yes, peacocks are protected. In fact, you can be charged with a felony for intentionally harming a peafowl in the state of California. Are There Wild Peacocks in California? There is a huge number of …
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If you live in Florida, you’ve almost certainly seen a peacock at some point. While it’s a magnificent sight for some, for some residents wild peacocks can be quite a nuisance. So, are peacocks protected in Florida? What rights or solutions do the residents have? First of all, the best advice is to always contact …
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Peacocks can eat peanuts, yes. Peafowls are omnivores and eat a wide range of nuts, berries, seeds, and insects in the wild. In captivity, peafowls’ diets typically comprise of game feed and is supplemented with similar foods. Should You Feed Peacocks Nuts? Just to make sure we’re clear on something that is often misunderstood about …
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Looking to name a peacock? Hopefully, you’ll find what you’re looking for in this list of funny names for peacocks! Please keep in mind that this list of names are funny to me – and I’m sure not everyone shares my sense of humor! I’ve also included some other lists of names, plus some tips …
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The most common answer to the question, “can peacocks swim?” is “no”. This isn’t strictly true, however, as there are plenty of videos showing peacocks and peahens swimming. Still, they’re not great at swimming, and you’ll rarely see them doing so. So, the correct answer is; yes, peacocks can swim a little if they really …
Have you noticed your chicken’s vent pulsating? More often than not, this is perfectly normal and nothing to be concerned about. Sometimes this is a sign that there is an underlying health issue, however. In this article, I’m going to cover what a pulsating vent can mean in my experience and from talking with other …
If you’re raised backyard chickens for a decent amount of time, there is a good chance you will have found a soft-shelled egg in a nesting box at least once. It can be quite a shock the first time you find a soft-shelled egg, and it’s normal to panic that something serious might be wrong …
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Chickens can eat marigolds, yes. Not only do you not need to be concerned, but this flowering herb provides some interesting and unique health benefits for chickens. In this article, I’m going to explain what marigolds are, why they provide some benefits to chickens and list some plants that are known to be toxic to …
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Wondering; what time of year do hens go broody? Hens can go broody at any time of the year. Going broody and sitting on eggs to incubate them isn’t tied to the time of the year, there are other factors that trigger broody behavior. The biggest factor that determines when and how often a hen …
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Chickens can eat noodles, yes. Noodles come in many forms, from ramen to buckwheat, quinoa, and squash. But generally speaking, noodles are not toxic or harmful in any way, so feel free to give your hens some leftovers. Are Noodles and Pasta Good For Chickens? Noodles, pasta, and spaghetti are usually classified as being very …
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