How to get started with raising Peafowl. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peafowls are not picky eaters. Like chickens, they will eat just about anything. You should feed chicks a medicated starter during the first 6 months, ideally mixed with a gamebird starter. A starter feed should contain about 20-24% protein. They may also need grit if …
Challenges to Raising Peafowl on Your Farm
Some challenges to raising Peafowl on your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peafowl are uniquely large and gorgeous birds but they are noisy. And that can be a challenge if your neighbors are close by. Peafowl are known to make a loud shrilling call, or honking sounds, and can be heard up to 5 miles away! …
Reasons to Consider Raising Peafowl on Your Farm
Some reasons to consider raising peafowl on your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peafowl, also knows as Peacocks are easily recognizable by their gorgeous ornamental tail feathers. They’re incredibly easy to raise and the most common varieties found on farms are the Javanese, also called green fowl, Congo peafowl, and Indian Blue peafowl. Some reasons to …