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New chicken dad? Latest: RoosterWhisperer 1 minute ago. New Member Introductions. Random Ramblings. Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock Latest: featherhead 1 minute ago. Okay, or not okay to use on chickens? Latest: Aunt Angus 2 minutes ago. He calls loudly to advertise his presence to hens, and he defends his territory from younger male rivals. After mating, the female leaves the family group and hides a nest in tall grass, and lays five to seven eggs. She incubates the eggs for about 28 days and cares for the chicks for about 7 to 9 weeks.
They normally only lay one clutch of eggs per year. In captivity peafowl can live up to 15 years, some have been recorded living as long as 30 years! The Environmental Protection section gets periodic complaints about problems from Peacocks being kept at residential or commercial premises.
They are not listed under the Road Traffic Act, so there are no requirements to report traffic accidents involving these birds. Most birds will have owners as they are held as domestic pets, and the Police can deal with stolen and lost reports. As domesticated pets, they are also covered by the Protection of Animals Act with regard to cruelty. In the event of a complaint, a letter will usually be sent to both parties asking for information to reinforce their case.
This is usually done through completion of log sheets and communications with both parties. Officers will then consider the information and take steps to solve the problem; these steps can range from informal discussions to prosecution.
In the event of a Statutory Noise Nuisance being established, an Abatement Notice will be served upon the person responsible, or the owner of the property. Community — There is a passionate community of peafowl owners. Earning Potential — A lot of owners end up selling the eggs and feathers from their party of peafowl. Some of the main issues to be aware of before keeping peafowl on commercial or residential properties include:. Peacocks can be pretty noisy, especially during mating season.
Make sure you check the local ordinance laws where you live regarding noise. The laws vary from state to state depending on where you live, your type of property, and so on. Wandering — Peafowl are much more prone to roaming far from home than chickens and other domestic birds.
They can be testy and do not mix well with other domestic birds. All rights reserved. Common Name: Peacocks. Scientific Name: Afropavo, Pavo. Type: Birds. Diet: Omnivore. Group Name: Muster, ostenstation, pride. Size relative to a 6-ft man:. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.
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