Baby Peacocks DO NOT LIKE their New House

[@whitehouseonthehill]

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[@James2PlayzMC]

Hiya! I will definitely be checking these out, thank you for your amazing discounts, on behalf of everyone we’re so great full. Do you think we could have an update pt 12 on the aviary please?👏

[@03272349]

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[@daniellecaraher8756]

I love you you’re so cool I wish I could have on their own most of class So much you’re my favourite KZbinr in the world

[@JustanotherRandomIdiot]

OMG! Thank you so much for putting my comment in your video! It absolutely made my day, me and my little sister love your videos!❤️

[@Littleprettyl1ve]

Whith the coop you can also put thick hay or straw in the bottom of the closed area

[@aprilfurcean8302]

One thing we did for our rabbit hutches was put an additional layer of wire underneath the hutch floor so that there’s two layers on the bottom separated by the wood frame so that dogs or other predators could not reach their toes from underneath.

[@tjf.2659]

the little feathers that stick up on their heads is so cute.

[@pibly7784]

That’s called the “crest”. 👍

[@bitsycook91]

They are so cute. You could make a wooden ledge or platform to set the feed on and they it may be a bit more comfortable for their feet. They will transition to the wire easier. Beautiful peacocks!

[@WMHhomestead]

Hatching your own birds is so rewarding! My favorite memories of this past year was hatching our own turkeys!

[@HappyFeet2314]

The little peachicks home look so cute! Maybe for painting on the outside you could paint all the animals you have on it.

[@Arthur-ek7nd]

I hatched out 3 peachicks the same time you did, and I have already had 2 die unexpectedly. Thank you for preparing me for how fragile these little dinguses are. I still have one going strong and I picked up a few Guinea Fowl chicks to keep it company. Glad to see that yours are still kicking.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Ahh, I’m sorry to hear that

[@Arthur-ek7nd]

@@whitehouseonthehill I've got another clutch of eggs in my incubator as well. Hopefully I have better luck with this batch. At least I can try twice and hopefully I wont have to do it for 3 years to get them to adulthood, thanks to your videos.

[@jibranbhat8711]

You guys are Lucky. Here it's illegal to own a peacock

[@nouvel0001]

​@@Arthur-ek7nd Provide them with a space that mimics their natural environment & they will thrive. They need much larger & taller spaces . And they prefer to forage for food. Peahen favor higher areas/ trees to roost so natural branches work well. Male prefer ground level . Males need space to spread their tail feathers which is a natural thing for them to do.

[@Arthur-ek7nd]

@@nouvel0001 i have an aviary on my farm that is over 1.5acres enclosed with 15ft ceiling. The issue is that the babies are fragile and prone to illness more than other fowl. I have hatched and raised basically everything, but the peachicks are by far the most fragile for the longest of any I have hatched.

[@jameslobo6807]

U need to put some broom sticks across so that they perch/ grip the stick. The feet remain strong when perched.

[@charlotterivera-mx1lg]

Give those beautiful peacocks a good loving home that they will like.

[@mikewazowski7830]

One thing you could paint on the outside is a little plaque when you come up with names for the rest of them or you can do a small child's mural of those birds on the outside

[@rhock1979]

I recommend to treat the wood on the outside to protect it from the weather and areas inside where rain can get so that the wood don't rot. Plus at the bottom of 2 by 4 ( long pieces of wood), to put plastic Furniture Pads Nail On Furniture Feet Nylon Chair Leg Floor Protectors on the wood tuchching the floor ie soil to protect the bottom of wood getting damage caused by the weather ie rain and snow

[@cesarp.3035]

My grandparents have chickens that have the same foot problem and they have a normal life I think that peachick is going to be fine Hope the little ones do great i'm their growth

[@acgray1972]

Becky is a BOSS!! 💪🦵you go girl!!

[@tiffanytarno7289]

He checked are so so cute❤

[@jamiebaccam1446]

Maybe curl your tin so the raw edges aren't tempting injury. You always do amazing in your builds.

[@akcreation3577]

I suggest put a stick for them to hold and sit on so the one with leg problem will try to grab it while sitting and might improve its leg condition. 😊

[@estelaluque7804]

Bc

[@mikewazowski7830]

Honestly that would more reinforce the bent position of the feet if it tries to keep its toes closed I understand you're thinking about it would improve dexterity which means it's ability to actually move the toes but that would not help it increase its ability to move the toes to a straight position only towards a curved position

[@ASSASSIN_Puppet.]

Maybe 😊

[@akcreation3577]

@@mikewazowski7830 I had one parrot baby with same problem, and once it started to sit on stick it's condition improved so I think it may work.

[@JZ-fu4cb]

I've seen it work with a couple olive Eggers I hatched. The both had curly toes. As they grew up I noticed only one with one foot that has curly toes. They just roost on a 1x1 board

[@VedaSay]

Birds have this talon design where the talon opens only if the bird uses its muscle to open it. Else the birds weight keeps the talons grasp and lock on to the branch/twig they are sitting on. That is the reason you do not see birds falling off tree even in strongest of storms. May be adding resting place like a branch would help the bird grow as close to nature.

[@darlouthia5153]

So neat to see the progress of your builds and just seeing things grow ❤

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you!

[@JesseJM85]

It's crazy seeing your kids growing up in real time. Been a longtime fan of your channel since the beginning, still love your content so much and I'm happy things are going well for you and your family! Keep up the amazing work and keep up with the posting of such amazing content.❤

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you, Justin!

[@smithplays]

@@whitehouseonthehill the kids are growing up but 2 or 1 year ago the young one was a baby

[@Geekingfr]

I would put a natural tree branch a little higher up across two points in the peachick cage for them to sit and possibly roost on, I have natural branches for my chickens and they like to sit on it more than on flat surfaces or just completely round sticks❤😅🐓

[@nouvel0001]

Peacocks need much larger space with natural branches. In the natural environment the females roost on higher areas/ trees , males favor ground level. And they like to forage for food in large open areas. Males need space to spread their tail feathers.

[@NekoRaijin]

This could also help the pea chick with the curled toes. If the stick has a variety of widths, it’ll help exercise it’s feet.

[@Geekingfr]

@@NekoRaijin yup that’s what I had in mind, because one of my chickens had 1 curled toe and it was gone after roosting on a natural branch for a while

[@whiteclawjimmy]

When holding any of your birds id recommend holding their wings against their body. This way they don’t flap like crazy while you’re holding them. (Preventing potential injury especially when their young. Ive also noticed it keeps them calm as it feels like their mom holding them tightly under the wing. Keep up the great videos!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Correct. Sometimes I did it that way because I was holding the camera in the other hand. Usually I would hold them with two hands to hold their wings down

[@isralyn1418]

Love seeing how they are growing strong. You could do a soft teal color for the paint, maybe add some peacock theme colors with it just to make it pop! Love the build. Also sorry for the loss of the two chickens. As much as I love foxes, they are horrid at going after live stock. Also, is that a new sponsor? Haven’t seen them before but curious to try! Hope y’all’s week goes well! ❤

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you! Yes, new sponsor 😊

[@gwydryn2]

Newspapers on the wire will get them more comfortable on the floor. Then you can remove them in sections until they are on wire.

[@acgray1972]

Instead of peacocks you should call them poopcocks! 🤣🤣🤣 Or instead of P-Chicks , Poop-Chicks! 🤣🤣🤣

[@HomesteadingWithAngie]

Im finding myself looking at a clock on Sunday waiting for the video. Love the new hutch. Great job!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jessicatuck-cu5bv]

Possibly adding a mat in the pen with some bedding. Something that would be easy to clean but not entertain any bugs in there

[@MandaBee-pf2jz]

I'm so glad they're still alive!!!

[@beckylitster29]

U have the most unique birds. So cool

[@howdyhey4985]

For safety sake for a little extra support with the length of the structure id say put an extra couple legs towards the middle. Other than that it looks good.

[@lillianarndt9626]

I belive that you are going to have beautiful and healthy peachicks this year. Their house 🏠 is sufficiently big enough all you need is a little bit of paint !

[@jmullet12100]

"Let's play the floor is mesh" - the peacocks probably

[@TheBirbKing]

😂

[@daniellevilloria227]

They don’t mind the mesh, they’re just in an epic game of “floor is lava.”

[@SuburbanFowlFarms]

When the toes are curved like that it doesn’t cause death I have 2 Guineas and they both have it and they are healthy

[@barbfrank917]

Isabella will grow up with no fear of birds. ❤

[@ThatOneSammi]

I can tell you seriously enjoy building new things. Bravo! The peachicks look very happy indeed :) Do you want to paint it? You should! Looks amazing, only uphill from there!

[@minibatman2.016]

Baby peacocks look almost identical to baby turkeys

[@monikastuckey8737]

Looks great! Paint would make it last longer. As long as fumes won’t hurt them . Don’t want to risk them at all.

[@jeremeequijada5802]

Their so cute! 😊

[@OX-D352]

Your house is full of all natural beauties.. I had never seen white baby peacocks before 😍.. I love your bee keeping videos specialy., it's so good to see how your little once help u in every work,, keep going man💐💐. from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@diannaclarke2758]

The wire floor is lava 😂

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Nice build! The bird seem to really like the new place. Especially the enclosed area.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thanks, Sandy!

[@ensign17]

I love the design of the peacock enclosure. Building it yourself shows how talented in carpentry

[@whitehouseonthehill]

I appreciate it!

[@rainesonne1320]

If they’re on a wire floor won’t they get bumble foot? I never put any animals on a wire floor!

[@dimitargueorguiev9088]

i love the new house

[@GarbanzoBeansFan]

the floor is lava on a new level 🤣🤣

[@rebeccaplumlee9601]

Wow! That's 1 of the milk brands dad buys! The other is Memory Lane (don't get their chocolate!). Here's hoping the smaller hardware cloth works. The children r clones of momma! Adorable

[@whitehouseonthehill]

The Shatto milk is just their bottle. The milk comes from our cow, Dolly.

[@amatulbham3607]

I have had lots of birds before and we kept some yoko Hama chicks and they died of a fox too

[@maalimy]

Great setup & I sincerely hope this time around, the cute chicks stay safe & become big birds. Just thought, it might be a wise idea to use a regular PVC pipe cut through the middle and slide through the sharp edge of the metal roofing. Purely for safety purposes as I wouldn't want any freak accidents happening with kids running around, the beautiful souls there are precious ❤️. Btw great video & god bless you all. Love from the Maldives.

[@andreiesguerra8045]

Hi sir,, how about the update of your aviary???glad to see them(birds)wandering on a wide and big space.......

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Coming soon

[@andreiesguerra8045]

@@whitehouseonthehill ❤️

[@James2PlayzMC]

I always look forward to the day you post :)

[@IamwhoIam333]

Old MacDonald had a farm E I E I O 🎶🎵🎶🎵🐣🐤🐓🐔🐥🦃🦆🦉🎶🎵 Live and learn Just keep doing what you are doing and I see great things in your future and your children's future. 🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽 I have you on my list. Thank you for sharing your life with the world 🌍🌎

[@dadstiny_]

we do something like this on the farm that I work for. i would just say keep an eye on their feet but otherwise it looks great and i love that you added those perches!

[@philipschrantz2086]

You could do a little challenge and have piper chooses a color

[@jamesbrown8718]

You should paint the outside and give pea chic house a name. Like “The P palace” or “The Pea Inn”

[@meganmeyers6930]

Later on you should make a run way For them so that they can go onto the ground or just around the place in general

[@noddilo]

Why not fence in the bottom part also with a ramp going down. That way they can walk on the grass 😊

[@whitehouseonthehill]

I don’t want the peachicks on grass till they are older. That’s how they get parasites and die.

[@johnjohnson798]

Of course they pooped, I'd probably poop my pants too if a huge giant picked me up!

[@ritaorgel9100]

I would think smaller walkway since they pop so much maybe something a couple inches wide . Love watching the kids helping mom and dad ❤

[@johnbates7383]

Nice babies

[@Something-Somes]

@White House on the Hill Awhile ago (about 2 years ago) I sent you a plan on FB for a quail hutch for fun...this build gave me memories of those again. That mesh is what we used for those too. My suggestion for mods and paint would be to add some simple wooden trim to the edges and corners...than paint the trim and face whichever colors look nice for your surroundings to match it up. A nice project would be to make some grass and flower painting stencils to use on your bird boxes,tractors and hives...so you can paint some home and garden style murals on them. Lots of different things to do for little mods :) It is all based on preference. I like using the suspended feeders better than the ground ones but it really depend on the build. The ground one in this case is easier to work with. I like fancy builds with the sliding panel that opens up for access to the suspended feeding trough feeder. Bird seed hangers are fun for DIY projects and are great activities for birds that are cooped up. Back in the day I used them a lot with indoor birds of all types. Active happy birds yield better results. :)

[@gossipcornerhomestead]

I want some pea fowl!

[@Andrea-xs4ny]

Love the new house. So cute and glad that they're getting used to it. I was wondering if slanting the roof towards the front wouldn't be best, to keep the water off the building wall behind it. Also, could you put wood chips on the floor to make it more comfortable for them? Thanks for another fun and educational video, guys!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

I could do some kind of gutter of sorts to run the water to the side of the shelter, but it’s under/next to the garage so it’s partially covered from the roof above so I don’t think it will get a big pile of rain water collection underneath.

[@nigelpereira29]

I had a chicken with similar foot problem but he was all good in fact he was the bully of the group had no problem at all tho😅

[@beckyzolotor4078]

Hey guys, I really like the Peacock house and really cute hoping and most importantly it's safe for them....The children is growing so much,hey to Becky too. It was really great to see an video of the One-N-Only White House On The Hill ❤❤

[@carolynh8866]

I would suggest splitting an old piece of hose pipe and wrapping it around the edge of the exposed tin roof. When you were standing next to the hutch it was right in line with your throat ...

[@dukenyampong2190]

I really love your brooding boxes ❤️❤️

[@ohfknowned239]

Nice job curl the corners and edges of the new house in case someone comes around the corner to fast and forgets, also is it attached to side of barn so it don't fall over in high winds.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

It’s buried in the ground a bit to hold it upright

[@mariagillinson8527]

Your missing a perch like a dowel so they can fly up and perch. At the hardware store there’s also closet bracket holders with like a notch that a dowel can sit in for added support.

[@dtdurr]

I would use goggles when cutting that metal.

[@judy871]

Agreed! Metal shards are terrible for the eyes, and they cause more problems if a CT scan or MRI is needed in the future (magnetic!). Work gloves would be great too!

[@michelehumann811]

GREAT job with the peachick hutch ..... you are very good with your hands

[@jenny9545horse]

Piper like joes Mom!!!👍🏼❤

[@sathishkumarvelusamy4272]

One thing i would like to suggest is to regulary clean the coop to avoid getting pests even though we have mesh but still have pesticide the coop so that they have clean one

[@terriroberts7860]

Ilove your farm tanlet

[@greatlakesnarwhalmichellee4507]

Painting would help with weather proofing

[@slomo1716]

Beautiful music! Great hutch for the peachicks! Love Becky - finally success growing a broccoli, I'm still trying! God Bless y'all!!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you 😊

[@unboxingretroxperience6523]

here in the Philippines sometimes they used tarpulin for the roof of the cage cost less than metal roof

[@rottiegirl0077]

Can you make stepping stones with the wood they are used to? (Peachicks)

[@Ibistan.]

The wire at the bottom is to small for the droppings to go through

[@TheBirbKing]

Yea he should change it out for the bigger wire

[@mandysmith432]

Your baby is so cute 😍 💕

[@chasityjohnson6258]

I love them they are so cute

[@CrisKamurai]

That peafowl hutch would probably make a great quail hutch, if you still have them, they could move to it when the peafowl get too big.

[@TheBirbKing]

Yea, but quail like to stay on the ground, and the wire floor could cause foot problems

[@CrisKamurai]

@@TheBirbKing While I agree that wire bottoms are not good for quail, a lot of people use them. It would be easy enough to cover the wire if he wanted to.

[@CrisKamurai]

@@TheBirbKing I can't believe I forgot, did you see the quail cage he made? He made a parrot cage with multi level platforms.

[@TheBirbKing]

@@CrisKamurai That was when they first got quail (a different kind) and didnt know much about them. I think they use that cage for pigeons now

[@CrisKamurai]

@@TheBirbKing Ah, haven't seen the quail in a while, but that sounds like a better use.

[@samuel-paulhinds3316]

The baby's hair is white like the pea chicks which is awesome.

[@dannydiaz3645]

Yeah, it looks really nice. I think you should paint it white👍👍👍🙏

[@anamioaranegura8781]

It looks very nice! Good job!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

I'm glad you like it

[@high3dstudio407]

Hello from Marrakech Morocco

[@msminx_]

if you are still worried about internal parasites in your birds you should add chili into their feeds, its a natural wormer and birds love it. It can be chili powder, chili flakes, whole dried chilis

[@ningolinekusk]

You could write the peahouse on the outside, maybe draw Piper sitting in the cornor?

[@marisolaldaz2743]

Paint it red and blue

[@CanadianWildlifephotos]

That’s so cute! My cats name is Piper and from the moment that one was born it was my favourite! 1:38

[@FarmsteadEhlerOffical]

Glad the peacocks are doing ok, we have a restaurant that are full of peacocks some were blue some were brown, and some were white.

[@margaretannfrank5480]

I love the music you choose for your videos!

[@connieoday322]

Take out all the shelfs. They roost and will be pooping on them. Use a tree branch to put where shelfs were. remember do not put it flush with back. They need to roost and fly up on it and big enough around for them to use their feet, sit and roost walk balance to support all their weigh. Plus have food and water away from under where they poop. Change out branches to fresh ones every 2 weeks. I use thick old branches for my dead tree limbs. Remember far enough from back area so they can set comfortable on the branches and have tail and body room. I have 30 peacocks now. They free range. Good luck

[@joycemaurer3588]

Pretty birds.

[@kylajamena851]

yes

[@waicheungli1151]

you are a good story teller.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

I appreciate it!

[@josephabruscati8045]

Looks good, but maybe something they can perch on somethine they can grab with their feet.

[@syedmohammedali4152]

love from Australia 😊

[@FlatMateJess]

I know nothing about birds eyesight but maybe they couldn't see the mesh and thought it was a massive drop. Maybe if you put birds in there again you could initially put something under the mesh so they didnt feel there was a huge drop and then lower whatever that thing is every day before you eventually take it away? It could be completely pointless though because maybe they just didn't like they way the mesh felt on theor feet. I imagined like a mario scene on the back wall up to the jumps lol i think painting coops makes them look alot better and it also makes them last longer. It is also easier to clean poop off of sealed wood.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

They walk in it now. Just took a few days to get used to it

[@JohnSmits-nx4iq]

I love this familie they are verry good for theire animals they seemd ferry happy ❤❤❤ onley love for them👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘

[@Saphyra_rys]

keep up ur work you inspire me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!