In colder climates peafowl need additional shelter, sometimes including a weatherproof structure and auxiliary heat. Feed Our feed program includes scratch grain with oyster shell added and laying crumble in separate feeders. We find that by increasing the protein in the laying crumble our juveniles grow stronger and our hens lay better. We offer the birds a variety of greens and fruit in small amounts. During periods of cold weather peafowl prefer a higher percentage of grain feed which is high in carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are what a bird uses to produce body heat.
Veterinary Care, At-Home Health Care Peafowl are prone to illness, more so than chickens and other fowl. Our medicine cabinet is well stocked with a wide range of antibiotics and other medications including Tylan 50, LA 200, Ivomec injectable, Panacur, Terramycin powder and Corid. Other sources of good information on care are colleges and universities.