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Peafowl For Sale Near Me

White Peafowl Juvenile Pair

White Peafowl for sale near me are shipped exclusively on Wednesdays via USPS Priority Mail Express, arriving at your local post office within 1-2 days. Pickup is not available for these birds. Each juvenile is DNA sexed, and shipping is included at no extra cost.

About White Peafowl: Native to India and Sri Lanka, White Peafowl are now a beloved species in both Europe and America. Often mistaken for albino due to their all-white plumage, they have striking blue eyes and a pinkish skin tone beneath their feathers. This color variation originates from the common India Blue Peafowl and breeds consistently true to color.

Diet and Care: White Peafowl for sale near me thrive on a varied diet that includes seeds, grains, plants, insects, berries, and small reptiles. Along with natural forage, they require game bird feed and clean, fresh water to maintain optimal health.

Preferred Environment: While White Peafowl for sale near me enjoy free-ranging, they can adapt well to an aviary that offers plenty of shrubbery and trees, allowing them to nest on the ground and roost in trees for predator protection. They need ample space for roaming and minimal shelter during colder months.

Physical Traits and Lifecycle: Adult males typically weigh 9 to 13 pounds, while females range between 6 to 9 pounds. Females reach maturity at two years, and males at three. Breeding season runs from March to July, during which females lay 4 to 8 buff-colored eggs with a 28-day incubation period. Peachicks are born feathered, weighing just over 3 ounces, and are capable of flight within days. Wild peafowl live about 20 years, while those in captivity may live up to 40-50 years.