Do I Want a Pet Peacock?

[Wonders12]

[QUOTE=Mosey_2003;8267933]
I was all, “Heck no you don’t want no dang peacock!” until you mentioned he was an old feller, then I was, “Awww, of course you’ll keep the peacock for the poor old dear…”

So, there’s that…[/QUOTE]

This.

Do be careful with your son. I was chased by a peacock on our street when I was about his age. I’m still terrified of them, although I can now function when they’re around.

But these were more feral peacocks, so I’m not sure if that’s an issue with pets. The other ones I’ve encountered have been mostly agreeable. Most barns where I grew up had some, and they never seemed to bother arena mirrors, so your trailer may be ok.

I agree, try it out. (I’m sure you’ll end up keeping it, which is very kind of you.)

[M_al]

I am a sucker and would take him. Although, I look at it as the next level of chicken. (So, if you can do rooster/hens, this is just a step up. Free-range fowl are messy/flappy in general! If never exposed to fowl of any kind it might be a lot harder mentally.)

Can you clip his flight feathers to keep him around … and introduce him to feeding time with scattered grain (again, to keep him interested in sticking around?)

Maybe your 4 yr old can scatter grain while getting to know him and learning that he might need a wider berth … some barn cats are snuggly and some are dangerous. Same goes for fowl …

Can you drape a tarp or cloth over the lower mirrored part of your trailer?

Sigh. I want a peacock now.

Edited to add: you will want to make sure he has a safe roost that he is using, esp. if flight feathers clipped. Otherwise, he is just a very tasty snack …

[Doctracy]

I’ve had peafowl for years, except when I lived in the city in AZ for 10 years. They are loud and they do like to inspect visitor’s vehicles. They like to go in the barn when cold. They are intelligent birds and I love them.

[Linda]

When we lived in Palos Verdes (los angeles area) the peacocks were wild and lived all over the area. Since they were wild - not someones pet, it was a huge nuisance. Not only were they loud (sounds like a person screaming) they would hang out in the bushes and trees - then as you rode by on your horse, they would be startled and jump out in front of the horse as you rode by. My horse would jump or spin and bolt when the birds surprised him. Dont miss them at all !

[mroades]

I hate them with a passion…but I think everyone one here knows that by now lol

[Curb_Appeal]

My neighbor in Florida had a peacock. The constant screaming was enough to make me dream of running him down every time he stood in the middle of our dead end street and attacked my car when I tried to pass.

He disppeared one day. I was not at all sorry he was gone.

[Casey09]

[QUOTE=lcw579;8267709]
<sigh> Despite all the negative reviews, now I want a peacock! LOL[/QUOTE]

I am so glad I’m not the only one who thought, “Wow, I kind of want a screaming bird around now.” They kind of sound like little characters.

[froglander]

There used to be a peacock and 2 or 3 peahens at the barn where I boarded/helped out for 6 or so years. They had a pen they stayed in most of the time, but it was open on top and they could get out if they wanted. We all got used to the sound he made and it didn’t bother the horses or anything.

You could always give it a try and if it really doesn’t work out look for a new home for him?

[Trrr-ot]

Big Blue

So what happened with the peacock and the little, old man? I gots to know!

[SCM1959]

Just checking back in on this thread. Thank you to everyone for all of the advice.

We have decided not to take Big Blue right now. My friend’s husband has another person who also has a farm who is willing to try to give Big Blue a home. I was particularly worried about our four year old and the fact that a somewhat busy road runs in front of our property. I would feel terrible if Big Blue got hit by a car on our watch.

Thanks to everyone again!

SCM1959

[Callista17]

Me too Mosey! :lol:

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Thanks for the update, OP.
Sounds like everything worked out for the best for Big Blue and his Old Man!