How much does a peacock chick cost? A detailed guide to breeding methods

The peacock is a meat poultry species with great development prospects. Because of its low investment, quick results and high profits, it has become one of the preferred breeding species for farmers. It has the characteristics of a strong gamey flavor, high protein, low fat and being rich in various amino acids needed by the human body. It is also an ornamental animal that people generally love. Let us take a look at peacock chick prices and breeding methods together below!

How much does a peacock chick cost?

The price of peacock chicks is about 70-100 yuan each, depending specifically on size, breed and quantity. Usually newly hatched chicks are about 80-100 yuan each, one-week-old chicks are about 100-120 yuan each, and one-month-old chicks are about 120-140 yuan each. For breeding peacocks, they are generally sold by group, usually about 1000-1200 yuan each, and a group (1 male and 4 females) is about 5000-6000 yuan. Under normal circumstances, a female peacock in good physical condition can lay 30-40 eggs a year.

Breeding conditions for peacocks

1. Site selection: The selection requirements for a peacock farm are basically the same as those for domestic chickens. It is best to choose a semi-hillside with many trees and heavy shade, slightly sloping terrain and half sand and half soil. The environment should be secluded, with shrubs planted and forage grass grown, simulating the wild environment as much as possible to facilitate the domestication and raising of peacocks.

2. Feed preparation: Peacock feed is basically similar to that of domestic chickens. Grain feed includes sorghum, corn, rice, hemp seed, perilla seed, etc. Animal feed includes minced meat, eggs, etc. Green feed includes forage grass, vegetables, etc.

3. Introduction and selection of breeding stock: Before introducing peacocks, it is necessary to comprehensively and from multiple angles understand the supply source, and master the basic knowledge of selecting peacocks. Choose peacocks with smooth and neat feathers, good spirits, strong legs, toes that are not bent, good appetite, quick reactions and bright eyes.

Breeding methods for peacocks

1. Brooding equipment: The brooding period for peacocks is 2 months, and artificial brooding is generally used. From 1-20 days of age, net rearing or cage rearing is used. Each net frame is 250 cm long, 200 cm wide and the bottom net is 60 cm high. Perches are set both indoors and outdoors, and chick cages can be used.

2. Temperature and humidity: The suitable temperature for peacocks from 1-10 days of age is 34-38°C, from 11-20 days of age 28-26°C, and from 21-30 days of age 26-24°C. After that, as feathers increase, the temperature can be the same as room temperature, and the relative humidity should be controlled at 60-70%.

3. Feeding: From 1-10 days of age, peacocks are fed 4 times a day with cooked eggs, powder feed, green feed, bread worms, etc. From 11-30 days of age, they are fed 3 times a day with cooked eggs, minced meat, powder feed, green feed, bread worms, etc. From 31-60 days of age, they are fed 2-3 times a day with the same as above, plus corn grits, sorghum, etc.

4. Breeding density: The suitable number for each peacock group is 40-50. The breeding density should be reduced as the age in days increases. Adopt free feeding and drinking, keep the environment quiet, prevent flock panic, carry out regular disinfection, deworming and epidemic prevention, rodent control and beast prevention work, and promptly isolate and inspect sick chicks.

5. Disease prevention and control: Peacocks have strong adaptability and disease resistance, but when environmental conditions and feeding management are less than ideal, they are also prone to pullorum disease, fowl cholera, coccidiosis and pinworm disease. In some areas, Newcastle disease, fowl pox and Marek's disease have also occurred, and attention should be paid to prevention and control.

Four-season management of peacocks

1. Spring management: Spring is the breeding season for peacocks. Their activity level is high and feed intake is also large. The diet should be adjusted in time, with attention to supplementing protein, vitamins and mineral feed. At the same time, nesting boxes should be set up in corners (lined with sand or soft grass).

2. Summer management: Summer has high temperatures, frequent rain and high humidity. Peacock feed intake drops sharply, egg production declines and gradually stops. More concentrated feed should be fed, green feed should be increased, mold should be prevented, and cleaning, hygiene and heatstroke prevention and cooling work should be done well.

3. Autumn management: In autumn, temperatures drop and light duration shortens, and it is also the normal physiological molting period for peacocks. Oil-bearing feed should be reduced or stopped in the diet, and forced molting should be adopted. The purpose of uniform molting can be achieved through appropriate control of water, feed and light.

4. Winter management: The weather is cold in winter. In addition to doing a good job of keeping out the cold and preserving warmth, increase the amount of grain and oil seeds in the diet. Some bedding material can be spread on the ground. While keeping warm, pay attention to ventilation, and carry out epidemic prevention and parasite disease control work during the non-laying season.