About our peafowl
Peafowl are native to Asia and are among the most spectacular birds on our farm. The Peacock has beautiful, long feathers that can be shown to attract the female Peahen or scare off predators. Peahens are a little smaller than the Peacock and lack the showy feathers; their feathers are either white or brown.
Our white Peahen is free roaming and stays around the farm. Peafowl are ground dwelling birds that are capable of flying, but only fly short distances.
Learn about peafowl
Peafowl terminology
Male: Peacock
Female: Peahen
Family: Bevy
Baby under 1 year: Peachick
Peafowl is the term used collectively for males and females.
Native to Asia
Peafowl are native to Asia, where they have been admired for centuries for their stunning beauty and impressive displays.
Male vs. female
The Peacock has beautiful, long feathers that can be shown to attract the female Peahen or scare off predators. Peahens are smaller and lack the showy feathers; their feathers are either white or brown.
Ground dwellers
Peafowl are ground dwelling birds. They are capable of flying, but only fly short distances. They prefer to walk and strut around the farm grounds.
Reproduction cycle
Peahens will seasonally lay a clutch of eggs over a one to two week period and sit on them for about a month until they hatch. Once hatched, the Peachicks will stay with their mothers to learn how to eat and live.
Growing beautiful feathers
It takes up to 3 years for a Peacock to grow all his beautiful feathers. Young males gradually develop their spectacular plumage as they mature.
Meet our free-roaming Peahen!
Keep an eye out for our beautiful white Peahen who roams freely around the farm. Don't worry though- she stays close to home!
You might spot her strutting gracefully across the grounds or foraging for food during your visit.