Our January visitor is becoming a resident: all the neighbors love him, our chickens tolerate him, our rooster is totally subdued (sub-dude?), local cats are simultaneously terrified/fascinated and life in general seems more colorful this Spring!
I've already cleared a small dogrun (~20x10') for a temporary pen/secure roost, as we'll be freeranging them after the initial holding period.
I'm about to buy at least one peahen. I've just located some 9 mo old hens for $50 a piece (decent price?). How many would ya'll suggest I start with, and on what considerations should I base my decision?
I'm leaning towards two right now. If I buy a single hen I might risk his constant advances aggravating her to death. Two would spread his attention quite nicely.
