Tethered Spinal Cord. 1  Tethered spinal cord syndrome is a congenital abnormality that results in the lower end of the spinal cord becoming fixed or attached in place, which causes intermittent pulling or stretching of the spinal cord. If left untreated, this condition can lead to neurological damage as the child grows and the stretching increases.
1 On average, an adult peacock can cost anywhere from $35 to as much as $275. 2  Birds that have straight toes with no defects are going to be more toward the higher end, while birds with a defect such as a bad color spot or bad toes can be near the $35 to $55 end.3  Chicks, known as peachicks, can be anywhere from $10 to $30. PeacocksNMore.com sells birds, chicks, and eggs for a price tag ranging from $10 to as little as $300. 2  For example, they currently have a 2005 India Blue Peacock that retails for $250.
Size: Peafowl can weigh up to 13 pounds. They measure between 2.5 and 4.5 feet long, and the male's tail can add an additional 5 feet of length. Adaptations: A peacock's most obvious adaptation is its long tail. The male uses his long, brightly colored tail to attract a mate. The drab color of the peahens helps them to camouflage while they are sitting on the eggs.