Buyer question
Are Peafowl poultry good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Peafowl poultry 2 out of 5 for beginners (loud, long-lived).
Source: the Peafowl poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Peafowl poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Indian peafowl come from India and Sri Lanka, and males are famous for their long, colorful trains. They are hardy and long-lived, but very loud in breeding season and need large, secure housing.
- Best fit
- Rural properties, aviaries
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
What to weigh
Peafowl are very loud and roam widely. They need tall roosts and large, covered pens.