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Breeding Behaviors

Below are images of peafowl copulating, performing lordosis (the mating squat), and other breeding behavior aside from just the male displaying his train.

Copulation


Lordosis


Neck Bump


Bowing


Roosting with Chicks

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  • Welcome
  • Adult Peafowl
    • Indian Blue/Wild Type
    • Autosomal Mutations >
      • Buford Bronze
      • Charcoal
      • Jade
      • Midnight
      • Montana
      • Opal
      • Steel >
        • Steel
      • Ultramarine
      • White
    • Sex-Linked Mutations >
      • Cameo
      • Peach
      • USA Purple
      • European Violet
      • Sonja's Violeta
    • Dual+ Colors >
      • Hazel/Indigo
      • Ivory
      • Mocha
      • Platinum
      • Rosewood
      • Taupe
    • Comparison Images
    • Progressive Pied
    • Green
    • Spalding
    • Bloopers
  • Peachicks
    • Less Than 2 Weeks
    • 2 Weeks
    • 3 Weeks
    • 4 Weeks
    • 5 Weeks
    • 6 Weeks
    • 7 Weeks
    • 8 Weeks
    • 3 months
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    • 5 months
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  • Breeding, Eggs, & Nests
    • Hens Preparing to Lay
    • Nests
    • Breeding Behaviors
    • Incubators
    • Eggs
    • Abnormal Eggs
    • Candling eggs
  • Health & Anatomy
    • Scientific Documentation
    • Avian Vets
    • Xrays and Taxidermy
    • Feathers
    • Injuries
    • Necropsy
    • Fixing Chick Toes/Feet
    • Peafowl Diapers
  • Reference Links
    • Contributors
    • Contact
    • USA Breeder Directory
    • Worldwide Breeder Directory
  • Submit a Photo