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Question
There is a mother Peacock in our backyard who is sitting on her eggs. How long does it take until they hatch. Do we need to do anything to help or guard her nest?
I presume this is your peacock? Takes about 3-4 weeks for eggs to hatch. If she is in your backyard, I presume you have control of the area, so there is nothing to protect her nest from (except maybe your dogs, cats or kids if you have any). Just keep feeding her as you usually do. If I presume wrong and this is a wild peacock, she should do just fine anyway.
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Answers by Expert:
Roger Lederer
Expertise
Any and all about WILD birds - the science of ornithology. Information about birdwatching, ecology, conservation, migration, behavior, banding, rehabilitation, feeding, songs, binoculars, identification, and careers in ornithology. No questions about pet or caged birds, please.
Experience
Have a PhD and over forty years as a professional ornithologist - research, teaching, author, speaker, webmaster of Ornithology.com . Have written thirty scientific papers, three bird field guides, a textbook in ecology and two recent books entitled "Amazing Birds" and "Birds of New England". Have traveled to over 90 countries watching birds.
Education/Credentials
PhD in Zoology/Ornithology; Emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences; former Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, Chico
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