Peachicks are the young (chicks) of peafowl, which include the Indian Peafowl (commonly known as the peacock), Green Peafowl, and Congo Peafowl. Here's a brief description:
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Peachicks - Description:
Appearance:
Peachicks are small, fluffy birds when hatched. Their feathers are typically light brown or tan with darker streaks, which helps camouflage them from predators. They do not have the vibrant colors or long tail feathers seen in adult peacocks.
Size:
At birth, peachicks are about the size of a domestic chick and weigh approximately 85–100 grams. They grow rapidly over the first few months.
Behavior:
Peachicks are very active and stay close to their mother (peahen) for warmth and protection. They begin foraging with the mother within a few days of hatching.
Development:
0–3 months: Covered in downy feathers, learning to forage.
3–6 months: Start growing juvenile feathers and can fly short distances.
1–3 years: Males begin to develop the distinctive iridescent plumage and long tail feathers; full maturity is reached by 3 years.
Sounds:
Peachicks make soft peeping sounds, especially when separated from their mother or in distress.