Buyer question
How many eggs do Peafowl poultry lay?
Our Animal Library lists the Peafowl poultry at 3–6 eggs a clutch (eggs).
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.
- Egg output
- 1 out of 5 (Seasonal layer)
- Purpose
- Ornamental
- 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.