Peafowl India Blue behavior

Once a feast fit for a Roman, the India Blue Peafowl stands now as one of the most beautiful domesticated birds in the world.

Out of the only two naturally occurring peacock species (the Green peafowl and the India Blue Peafowl), the India Blue has become the most commonly domesticated bird, having finally lost its attraction as a table morsel to the common turkey. This is probably due to the fact that the India Blue Peafowl has a more hardy constitution and can withstand more extreme weather conditions than its genetic cousin, the Green peafowl. The India Blue is also a more social and gentle bird, and does not generally need to be kept in a pen at all. They can escape in certain situations, but if their needs are met, they will generally stay put. Some breeders suggest mixing the India Blue Peafowl with pheasants (their genetic relatives), as pheasant males can sometimes treat their females harshly and the India Blue feels a duty to step in and save the pheasant hen from harm. Known for its beautifully plumed tail and gorgeous markings, the India Blue Peafowl stands as one of the easiest birds to both care for and to breed.

Gentle in nature and temperament, the India Blue Peafowl will long continue to grace American parks and rural homes with their innate and striking beauty.