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Peafowl Eggs

This page is dedicated to photos of peafowl eggs. Here you should be able to see the size, shape, color, and texture of various shells, as well as the insides. It will include comparisons to other eggs and photos of fertile vs infertile eggs.

Eggs: Outsides

Normal egg; 4 inches long
size range in normal eggs

Eggs: Insides


Comparisons to other eggs (outside and inside)

Left to right: peafowl, turkey, chicken
Left: Bobwhite quail. Right: Peafowl.
Left: Peafowl. Right: BCM chicken. Compared to USA quarter coin.

Fertile vs. Infertile


Please visit the BYC Peafowl Forum for information, advice, and discussion on all things Pea!
  • 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
    • 4 months
    • 5 months
    • 6 months
    • 7 months
    • 8 months
  • 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