I just purchased my first pair yesterday. They are about a year old. I am getting married on March 23rd and my [FONT=arial, sans-serif]fiancee loves peacocks and the colors. That is actually the color of our wedding. She is very excited about this. My first question is I am wanting to some how use the peacock during the wedding. I know I can't take him in the church, but I could put him outside in a cage somehow. I know the breeding season starts in March, so would the peacock still spread his fan without the peahen being there or would I also need to take her along? He is really tame. I can walk up to him and put my hands on him and everything. I am open to any ideas that would work for him to be able to show out at the wedding. I know that he would be a big hit. [/FONT]
[FONT=arial, sans-serif]Another question is about feed. I've read that they need maintance feed, but my local feed store doesn't sell this. Would it be ok if I feed them regular laying pellets and added dry cat food to add the extra protein. I've read that a lot of people do this to add the extra protein. Also, can they safely eat whole corn? I like the give them some corn in the winter to help with the body heat, but I'm unsure if they or even my chickens can eat whole corn every day and be good with it. I can get whole corn that is from a local farmer for about 8 bucks for 50lbs and crack corn is about 14 for 50lbs. [/FONT]
[FONT=arial, sans-serif]Another question is about feed. I've read that they need maintance feed, but my local feed store doesn't sell this. Would it be ok if I feed them regular laying pellets and added dry cat food to add the extra protein. I've read that a lot of people do this to add the extra protein. Also, can they safely eat whole corn? I like the give them some corn in the winter to help with the body heat, but I'm unsure if they or even my chickens can eat whole corn every day and be good with it. I can get whole corn that is from a local farmer for about 8 bucks for 50lbs and crack corn is about 14 for 50lbs. [/FONT]