How can I discourage my peacock from attacking us?

[Cheeptrix]

I don't know if water will work or not...When my adult peacock chases a younger peacock to assert his dominance and put the younger male in his place, I have tried to see if I can stop it by turning on the hose and spraying the adult peacock. It NEVER works. They just keep on running like nothing happened. I would get a broom and use it to defend yourself and swat away the peacock. It does sound like he is just protecting his girl and chances are when the breeding season is over he will stop being aggressive to you. Also maybe wear some eye protection when you go into the pen because it would be bad if his nail got into your eye. Maybe wear gloves and if he flies at you don't grab him but push him away or something. Spaldings are said to be more likely to be aggressive then India blues and their varieties. I hope you all stay safe!

Thanks MinxFox. I'm hoping that this is just a phase, and he will go back to normal. I went down this morning to feed them some greens and he ignored me. But I had my squirt bottle handy, just in case.

 

[MinxFox]

I hope it is just a phase too. It could be him just adjusting to having a peahen around. Hopefully he will understand that you are not going to take his girl and that you mean no harm.