The India Blue is THE peacock - the iconic male with the iridescent blue body and the 4-6 foot tail of 'eye' feathers. Loud, large, free-ranging, lives 20+ years. Spectacular yard ornamental but not for small properties. FastPoultry takes free quote requests for India Blue Peafowl as started birds, adult birds, and breeder pairs and matches each one with NPIP-certified breeders within 1 business day.
| Origin | India / Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| APA recognized | N/A (peafowl) |
| Conservation status | Common (wild) / Common (captive) |
| Also called | Pavo cristatus, Indian Peafowl, Peacock |
| Adult weight | Cocks 8-13 lb, Hens 6-9 lb (live) |
| Size class | Large game bird |
| Eggs per year | ~6 |
| Egg color | Cream |
| Egg size | Extra Large |
| Broodiness | Medium |
| Cold hardiness | Good (with shelter) |
| Heat tolerance | Excellent |
| Noise level | Very vocal (call carries 1+ mile) |
| Flight tendency | Strong flier - roosts in trees |
| Beginner friendly | No |
Native to the Indian subcontinent. National bird of India. Domesticated by ancient civilizations - mentioned in Sanskrit texts dating to 1500 BCE. Brought to Europe by Alexander the Great's armies. Symbols of royalty and wealth across Asia and Europe. Modern peafowl have changed little from wild stock - they remain semi-wild even after generations of captive breeding. Lifespan 25-30 years in captivity.
Best for: ornamental, estate display, tick control, large property
Hens lay 1-2 clutches of 3-5 eggs per year, in spring.
| Indoor coop space | 12 sq ft per bird |
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| Run space | 80 sq ft per bird |
| Roost bar | 30 in per bird |
Space: Need 8x8x8 ft minimum aviary OR free-range on 1+ acre. They WILL fly to neighboring property.
Feeding: Game bird starter, then mixed grain + greens + insects. Free-range birds eat 50% from foraging.
Health: Susceptible to blackhead disease - keep separate from chickens or treat both with anthelmintic.
Climate: Zones 6-10. Tolerate cold to 10F with windbreak; native to subtropical India so prefer warm.
You can request India Blue Peafowl through FastPoultry, which matches buyer requests with breeders. Choose from 3 request pages for started birds, adult birds, and breeder pairs, then tell us your quantity, preferred age, and delivery state in the form on this page. Matched breeder options arrive within 1 business day, and you arrange payment, pickup, or shipping directly with the breeder you choose.
Prices for India Blue Peafowl are set by each breeder and change with season, line quality, age, and quantity, so FastPoultry does not publish a fixed price. Submitting a request is free. Matched breeders reply with current pricing, and you should ask whether the quote includes boxing, shipping, and vaccinations before you pay the breeder directly.
A India Blue Peafowl hen lays roughly 6 eggs a year, and the eggs are extra large and cream. Hens lay 1-2 clutches of 3-5 eggs per year, in spring. Broodiness is rated medium. Real production depends on strain, hen age, season, and daylight, so ask breeders about the laying record of their parent stock.
The India Blue Peafowl is not rated beginner friendly. Temperament: hardy, loud, free-ranging, territorial; cold hardiness: good (with shelter); heat tolerance: excellent; noise level: very vocal (call carries 1+ mile). It is best for ornamental, estate display, tick control, and large property. Check local rules on roosters and flock size before you buy.
The USDA NPIP state importation table (May 20, 2026) lists VS Form 9-3 as required for shipments into 44 of 50 states, and 31 states list a permit, approval number, or other entry requirement, so check your state's location page before you order. VS Form 9-3 is the NPIP report of sales that the shipping breeder completes, and some states add a permit number, a Pullorum-Typhoid or avian influenza clean-flock rule, or a health certificate. FastPoultry does not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands through standard requests.
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