Indian Peafowl or Blue Peafowl originated on the Indian subcontinent while Green Peafowl are native to Asian countries.  The lifespan of the average peafowl is 20 years. Color and pattern are important characteristics in distinguishing peafowl. The wings of a peafowl are often referred to as a shoulder.

 
Indian Blue Peafowl incubator Galena Illinois Peachicks and peacocks

Peachicks

The Galena Homestead Indian Blue Peahens lay their eggs in April and May.  It takes 28 days for a fertile egg to hatch in the incubator.  We sell several of our 4 weak old chicks every year. Please use the Contact Us form to inquire about the availability of the  birds.

Illinois Peafowl eggs incubator and hatcher

Incubation

For the first 25 days we set our peafowl eggs in a GQF 1502 Sportsman Cabinet Incubator at 60% humidity. On day 26 the eggs are “locked-down” in a Redwood Heahy Favorite Cabinet Incubator at 70% humidity.

Mature Indian Blue displaying its GORGEOUS train

Mature Indian Blue displaying its GORGEOUS train

Mating season white peacocks at the galena Homestead

Mating season at the galena Homestead