Are Peacocks allowed as pets in the US?

Answer 1

Lots of people have peacocks on their properties in the US. Might not be allowed if kept in cages however.

They are very NOISY critters and the neighbors would not appreciate their unpleasant squawking.

Answer 2

My cousin owns peacocks but she lives on a farm & she doesn't think of them as "pets" just like she doesn't think of the chickens as pets.

Someone in a city couldn't meet their needs as they need lots of room. I doubt very much you can have peacocks anywhere but on a farm but check with your humane society; they would know.

I believe that if a creatures needs can't be met & someone takes them in anyway, that that person is being cruel to the animal.

Answer 3

actually many peafowls are kept as pets in the US and abroad, especially by farmers.

however its hightly recommeded against because they are an exotic animal that have special needs, they are an extremely noisy animal that can emit a screech that can be heard for almost a full mile, and they can be aggressive and destructive.

Some states are creating ordaninces to outlaw the owning of pet peafowl.

(PeaCOCKS are male and PeaHENS are females... tho they are mistakenly called peacocks all the time.)

Answer 4

Depends what state you are in. Some states ban all exotics which includes peacocks. Others allow them only under limitation.

Answer 5

Peacocks are allowed in Missouri. People living in rural communities all around us have them. Really should consider your neighbors before owning them because they are really irritating. They are like watchdogs and people who own them usually have African Geese and Guineas too. All 3 birds are excellent bug eaters too. I believe you can sell the Male's feathers on eBay and make some cash too.

Answer 6

Peafowl are legal in florida thats for sure. And as the other writer said they are noisey!, overgrown chickens that will scratch up your flowerbeds to death. Poop everywhere, scream like a child in distress and tend to get hit by cars a lot.
Pretty but they need huge areas to roam and are subject to predation by dogs and other large animals.

Answer 7

Unfortunately, yes. Of course, it depends on the zoning where you live. Not a great pet though-- they sound like a woman screaming and you can hear them a really long way.

Answer 8

Yes I think so, as long as you live in an area that allows barn-yard animals, such as rural countryside farms.

Answer 9

People do have them, but they live on ranches. They are very loud and in a residential area people will complain and you won't have your pet for very long.

Answer 10

I think you can. On her farm, my high school biology teacher had them. I bet it depends on where you live, though. My teacher lives in central Illinois, so it's ok here. Check around where you live. I wouldn't keep one, though. They're very messy and are annoyingly loud. Good luck anyway.