I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “proud as a peacock.” And they do strut about proudly displaying their magnificent tails. While we refer to them all as Peacocks, that’s what the male of the family is called. The female is a Peahen and the babies are Peachicks. Together they are referred to as Peafowl. The […]
Silkies are an ancient, Asiatic breed of poultry, most notably known for their fur like feathers. While the structure of a Silkies feather is much like other birds, they lack barbicels between each strand of ‘hair’ on the feathers shaft. These barbicels are tiny, cartilage hooks, that act like Velcro and give a feather its […]
The natural habitats of the Eclectus Parrot are the tropical rainforests of the Solomon Islands, New Guinea and Northeast Australia. Parrots are generally tree dwellers, digging a hole in the trunk for nesting. The Eclectus Parrot females range from 383-549 grams; males are 388-524 grams. Length is 12-14 1/2 inches. Lifespan is about 50 years. […]
