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Peahen changing colour and growing male feathers and a tail
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Author:  CountryQld97 [ Tue Jun 16, 2015 4:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Peahen changing colour and growing male feathers and a tail
Has anyone had a peahen change colours and grow male feathers and a tail?

My almost 10 year old peahen has begun to change colour and grow feathers just like my peacocks. She also fans her tail like a male. Is it possible for peahens to change sex?

I have taken photos and can post as soon as I learn how to reduce their size. :0)

Thanks,
Author:  Pam [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:11 pm ]
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Pics please woohoo4 woohoo4
Author:  guineafowl [ Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:40 pm ]
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Yes please we love them woohoo4
Author:  CountryQld97 [ Wed Jul 01, 2015 3:16 pm ]
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Sorry have been away. Shall post pics as soon as possible.
Author:  CountryQld97 [ Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:06 pm ]
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Here are the pics of my girl (?)

Pic 1 - Peahen 2 - Side view
Pic 2 - Peahen 3 - With another peahen and Pied Male in the background
Pic 3 & 4 - Peahen 7 & 9 - Displaying her tail
Pic 5 - Peahen 9 - Brown Primary feathers

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Author:  Cordelia [ Tue Aug 18, 2015 9:40 am ]
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That is a young male conf665
Author:  Pam [ Tue Aug 18, 2015 3:59 pm ]
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Yes juvenile male
Author:  Peacocks [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:20 am ]
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I have no idea about sex

They look pretty congt334
Author:  CountryQld97 [ Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:42 pm ]
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Hi Cordelia & Pam,

The peahen in the photographs is almost 10 years old, (as mentioned in my original posting), has been a female for all of that time, laid eggs, had peachicks and just recently begun growing male feathers. That is why I posted my message and photographs as I wondered if anyone had experienced something similar, she is not a juvenile male, but thanks for your interest and comments. Much appreciated.
Author:  Tolmie Peafowl [ Sat Aug 22, 2015 9:02 pm ]
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Its just old age in some hens and not that uncommon have a read - viewtopic.php?f=2&t=20191
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