The blue peacock, also known as the Indian peacock, is not only a beautiful bird admired for its ornamental value but also a unique source of delicious meat. Han Junfeng, a former worker at Suibin Farm, has been raising blue peacocks since 2000 and now manages a flock of over 100 birds. Through years of experience, he has mastered breeding, hatching, and brooding techniques suitable for cold northern climates. He has established a successful blue peacock farm that sells eggs, young peacocks, adult birds, and various peacock products. Here are the key technical details he has developed:
**First, Blue Peacock Feed and Diet Formula**
The feed formula for blue peacocks includes: 30% corn flour, 10% sorghum flour, 20% soybean cake, 10% bran, 22% barley residue, 4.5% fishmeal, 3% bone meal, and 0.5% salt. Supplementary feeds include bone meal, calcium carbonate, shells, trace elements, and various vitamins. Green feed should be chopped and mixed or fed separately. Pellets are used as a base feed, while oil crops like pockmarked and suzi are added during winter. During breeding, moulting, or brooding periods, additional vitamin B1, B2, E, shell powder, and mineral feed should be provided.
**Second, Breeding Technology of Blue Peacocks**
1. **Breeding Period**
Blue peacocks have a strong seasonal breeding cycle, typically from June to August. However, under captive conditions, this period can be extended, allowing for longer egg production.
(1) **Estrus and Courtship**
Male peacocks display their tail feathers in a fan-like shape, known as "opening the screen," and perform elaborate dances to attract females. This behavior lasts up to 7 minutes per session and repeats several times.
(2) **Mating**
The male-to-female ratio is usually 1:3 to 1:5. After mating, females lay eggs in sand pits. Eggs should be collected regularly to prevent damage or brooding.
2. **Incubation**
(1) **Natural Hatching**
Chickens or native hens can be used to hatch peacock eggs. A small chicken can incubate 4–6 eggs at a time. Hens should be allowed to leave the nest twice daily for defecation and feeding.
(2) **Artificial Hatching**
Specialized incubators can be adapted for peacock eggs. Disinfection and proper temperature control are essential for successful hatching.
**Third, Feeding and Management Process**
1. **Peacock House**
Peacocks are kept in small groups for easier management. The house should be cool in summer and warm in winter, with good drainage and dry conditions.
2. **Brooding Management**
The brooding period lasts about two months. Newborn peacocks are covered in soft yellow-brown feathers. They are raised in cages with controlled temperature and humidity. The first 10 days require 34–38°C, gradually decreasing to 24°C by day 30. Feeding frequency decreases as they grow.
3. **Breeding Period Management**
From 61 days to adulthood (around 2 years), peacocks need spacious housing with a 5-meter-high net enclosure. They are fed twice daily, with green feed offered twice a day. Body weight is monitored regularly.
4. **Adult Management**
Adult peacocks, especially those in the laying or pre-laying phase, require careful feeding and environmental control. During moult, feed is reduced, and supplements like zinc oxide may be used to accelerate feather regrowth. Proper lighting and water control help manage the moulting process effectively.
**Contact Information**
Phone: 89215133
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This detailed approach ensures healthy growth, high productivity, and quality output from the peacock farm.
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