Hang in there chicknmania. I think having peacocks is a lesson in patients. I have a pair that were new to me this past spring. It's taken a long time for them to 'warm up to me' shall we say. Taking treats out to them each day helped, now they look forward to seeing me come out there. At least I like to think they look forward to seeing me.
And I look forward to seeing them shake their tail feathers. Anyway, I know it takes a long time for them to mature, and a long time for them to be able to free-range but I'm optimistic that they'll be worth it. Mine are still young. About a year-year and a half old. In the spring I'll be adding on to their pen. For now it is alright, but I know as the male starts to get a longer tail, he's going to need more room. I'm still debating about free-ranging them. On the one hand I'd like to, on the other, I'd hate to lose one or both of them. I've heard they can handle the winter quite well. Hopefully mine will smarten up and go inside to roost when winter really hits hard. So far mine still roost outside every night. It doesn't seem to matter if it's raining, snowing, windy etc. they still sleep outside. They do have the option of staying in if they want, so I guess they'll be fine. Again, hang in there and good luck. If you ever need encouragement about having peas, come to this site. Everyone here will kindly answer your questions and give you the positive boost you may need.