Behavior question

[Matt Kennedy]

To be brief, two peacocks showed up last summer, one went to a neighbor, one stayed here. I since built a shed and outdoor pen for ours, and low and behold, yesterday our neighbor let his loose. Obviously he is back here now. They don't appear aggressive towards each other. They are actually taking turns bowing their heads and remaining motionless. They are right against the fencing, sometimes touching beaks. Anyone know what this means? If I let him in, will all hell break loose, or is this a show of affection of sorts?

 

[KsKingBee]

No girls, no problems. If the pen is big enough they can both stake out a little territory for themselves, but in general, girls are just trouble. You are better off without them unless you are going to free-range then you should have one around to keep the boys entertained and at home.

 

[Matt Kennedy]

No girls, no problems. If the pen is big enough they can both stake out a little territory for themselves, but in general, girls are just trouble. You are better off without them unless you are going to free-range then you should have one around to keep the boys entertained and at home.

Nope, no girls. It's an 8x12 shed connected to a 10x22 pen. I'll try to get the new guy in and monitor them. If they fight, I will have to probably find a new home for him. Thanks

 

[old biddy]

I have a behavior question: I have one pair of peafowl - I have been keeping them together in a breeding area since breeding season began. Now the hen is sitting on eggs. The peacock is becoming very vocal now, calling out during the night and all through the day. I had thought I would let him back out of the pen to free range as he had before breeding season so my hen could hatch the chicks in peace, but now I am wondering if the peacock's constant calling means he is looking for a new girlfriend. If that is the case I think I might be risking his leaving home in search of a new hen that is more available to him than the broody peahen. Am I on track here? Or is there a better explanation out there as to his behavior? Should I keep him penned up til breeding season ends???? Any comments will be much appreciated.

 

[KsKingBee]

I have a behavior question: I have one pair of peafowl - I have been keeping them together in a breeding area since breeding season began. Now the hen is sitting on eggs. The peacock is becoming very vocal now, calling out during the night and all through the day. I had thought I would let him back out of the pen to free range as he had before breeding season so my hen could hatch the chicks in peace, but now I am wondering if the peacock's constant calling means he is looking for a new girlfriend. If that is the case I think I might be risking his leaving home in search of a new hen that is more available to him than the broody peahen. Am I on track here? Or is there a better explanation out there as to his behavior? Should I keep him penned up til breeding season ends???? Any comments will be much appreciated.

It is hormones, he is going to call for the rest of the season regardless.