Mean peacock on animal rescue farm

[Billandfarm]

I am feeding donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, and peacocks among others. I've lived on the farm as a paying rent person without responsibilities for 2.5mos. I met and now am good friends with the person who fed the animals. I am now taking that role over. It's not a lot, 2 50lb bags of feed, fill water tubs. But, this one peacock out of abt 8 is mean and attacks at morning feed time. It's impossible to stare him down and throw the feed. He waits for that moment. Not sure what to do about that. I haven't started the feeding yet. I don't think treats will work? He's too mean. Maybe a hose. Any advice is greatly appreciated...just joined the site. Very cool.

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC. Maybe try carrying a broom with you when you feed and use it to keep distance between the two of you.

 

[ColtHandorf]

Is it a peacock (drag chicken) or an emu (war chicken)?

I second the broom comment if it's a peacock. Maybe put an emu on the pay roll as a body guard.

 

[allbirds4me]

we keep a net in hand when going in with our aggressive males, they KNOW what that is and keep at bay once they see it.

 

[samanthaoverton]

Oh gosh the picture is hysterical sorry about the peacock..

 

[ColtHandorf]

Oh gosh the picture is hysterical sorry about the peacock..

That emu looks so annoyed about that carrot.

 

[Billandfarm]

Wow! Thanks for all the replies. I'm definitely in the right place. The farm is just one big fence. All the animals are together. Obviously, chicken coop isn't. I only had a dog and a cat until 11/23/2021, lol. Feeding time is intense of course. I like the net idea. I'm gonna have to get some goggles and something for the back of my neck. Does anyone think a water hose/gun will work. I only need a few minutes. Then, I can stare him down. One last question plz. If that peacock is relocated, will another male fill that role and do the same. He's the only mean one out of 4. Thanks again for responses.

 

[Billandfarm]

Oh gosh the picture is hysterical sorry about the peacock..

It is such a cool place! So many animals. Glad you liked photo. Very fun to send

 

[Billandfarm]

Is it a peacock (drag chicken) or an emu (war chicken)?
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I second the broom comment if it's a peacock. Maybe put an emu on the pay roll as a body guard.

It attacks the emu, roosters, sheep, goats, alpaca. Non-discriminatory violence, lol.

 

[ColtHandorf]

I'm gonna have to get some goggles and something for the back of my neck.

Because of the peacock?? He's going at your face?

It attacks the emu, roosters, sheep, goats, alpaca. Non-discriminatory violence, lol.

Perhaps you could invite him to dinner? lol