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Rhos Ddu Where Heritage Takes Wing

Rhos Ddu Where Heritage Takes WingRhos Ddu Where Heritage Takes WingRhos Ddu Where Heritage Takes Wing

Peafowl raised with care in Upstate New York

Meet Our Peafowl

Rhos Ddu Where Heritage Takes Wing

Rhos Ddu Where Heritage Takes WingRhos Ddu Where Heritage Takes WingRhos Ddu Where Heritage Takes Wing

Peafowl raised with care in Upstate New York

Meet Our Peafowl

Rooted in Heritage

Rhos Ddu - Welsh for "Black Moor" or "Black Meadow" - is a small farm in Upstate New York rooted in generations of family and agriculture.  Today, our focus is peafowl, raised with careful attention to health, husbandry, breeding records, and the individual character of our flock.



Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at rlongi@rhosddu.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

While peafowl can be successfully free-ranged on large acreages, they are prone to wandering and require a significant "settling-in" period in a secure pen to imprint on their new home.  Because they are vulnerable to local predators and can be difficult to recover once they fly off-property, free-ranging should only be attempted in areas with adequate space and minimal neighbor proximity.

Yes, peafowl thrive here with proper winter management. While they are remarkably cold-hardy, we take specific precautions to navigate the Northeastern climate:

  • Cold-Weather Foot Protection: We utilize 6-inch wide perches, which allow the birds to fully cover their feet with their feathers while roosting.
  • Ground Insulation: To protect their feet from frozen ground, we layer straw or pine boughs over the snow in their outdoor areas.
  • Shelter: The birds have constant access to dry, draft-free shelter. During extreme weather events, they are moved to indoor quarters; however, supplemental heat is generally unnecessary as long as they remain dry and shielded from the wind.

Peafowl are beautiful and rewarding birds, but they require more space and long-term planning that many other poultry species.  Before bringing peafowl home, consider whether you can provide a secure, predator-resistant enclosure with adequate room to move and fly, appropriate shelter from severe weather, and wide, elevated roosts.


Peafowl can live for many years, males can be quite vocal (particularly during breeding season) and free-ranging birds may wander beyond property boundaries. New birds also need time to become accustomed to their home before any attempt at free-ranging. 


We encourage prospective owners to plan their housing before bringing birds home and to consider neighbors, local regulations, predators, and how their needs may change as the birds mature.

Contact Us

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Have a question about our peafowl or current availability?


Rhos Ddu is located in Ballston Spa, New York. Bird sales and farm visits are by appointment only. 

(518)339-1970

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