»How to Make Money at Home – Peacock Farming Business Ideas – How to Start Business Peafowl Farm«
Peacock farming is a more lucrative business with less labour. Peacocks are among the highly priced birds. Commercial peacock farming can be a great employment source for rural people.
Peacocks are not raised for their meat or eggs but they are highly valued in the market. Peacock features also have huge demand and value for decorating houses. They are very popular internationally. Peacocks are very beautiful and their feathers attract almost all types of people. They are very pleasuring to monitor their activities. Peacock farming is just like raising the other poultry birds which is easy and simple. Peacock are suitable for commercial raising both in town and village. To know if peacock farming is permitted in your area, contact your nearest wildlife service centre .
Starting peacock business
First of all try to complete training for raising and caring for a peacock. Peacocks are generally calm birds but females can be aggressive when defending their eggs or chicks and males their territory.
Peacocks life span is 15-30 years. You can use your backyard or any land for starting this business. Ensure Electricity, water and good transportation system are available in your selected location.
Shelter for peacocks
Usually 100 sq ft is required for each bird. Build a 8 ft shed or shelter for the birds. Provide straw, light, hanging dishes and elevate the water to prevent contamination from fecal deposits. The shed should be ventilated, secure from escape via flying and provide roosting places for the birds.
Peacocks are omnivorous. They eat almost everything whether any plant or animal matter. Wild figs berries and nuts are favorite foods in season but seeds, grains and leaves are staple items all year.
Feeding and breeding
Peacock love to catch and eat mice, frogs, small snakes and various types of small mammals and insects. Peacocks drink water during the mid day rests and while eating in the late afternoon.
Pair a male peacock with around 6 pea hens for best results. Pea hen lays about 5-10 eggs in breeding season and takes 28-30 days for eggs to hatch.
