Mean peacock on animal rescue farm

[casportpony]

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.

Probably not.

 

[Billandfarm]

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

Perhaps you could invite him to dinner? lol
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Hehehe. Definitely dinner material!

 

[Billandfarm]

He just awaits for the opportunity when you can't stare at him. Once you look away, he charges like a bird maniac!! I don't think he a trained assassin peacock, lol. I could be wrong. He's getting meaner by the week.

 

[casportpony]

He just awaits for the opportunity when you can't stare at him. Once you look away, he charges like a bird maniac!! I don't think he a trained assassin peacock, lol. I could be wrong. He's getting meaner by the week.

He's getting meaner because breeding season is about to start and he will probably get worse and won't mellow out until the fall.

 

[Billandfarm]

Probably not.

Thanks for reply. I was wondering and I greatly appreciate your input. I knew little about these animals 4mos ago. But, I'm learning a lot and having a great time doing it!

 

[Billandfarm]

He's getting meaner because breeding season is about to start and he will probably get worse and won't mellow out until the fall.

That's gonna be a problem for the enire farm. It's the only violent animal and only violent peacock. Other than domestic disputes between all other animals on the farm, it's as safe as it can be. Barring strange disasters and escapes everyday, lol.

 

[casportpony]

That's gonna be a problem for the enire farm. It's the only violent animal and only violent peacock. Other than domestic disputes between all other animals on the farm, it's as safe as it can be. Barring strange disasters and escapes everyday, lol.

It sounds like maybe he needs to be rehomed.

 

[Billandfarm]

It sounds like maybe he needs to be rehomed.

I agree. I am going to suggest it to the owner. People rent on the property. It's a great experience. But, a paying guest got attacked just last weekend. Thanks again for your input.

 

[Billandfarm]

I agree. I am going to suggest it to the owner. People rent on the property. It's a great experience. But, a paying guest got attacked just last weekend. Thanks again for your input.

Forgot to attach a pic...lol

 

[KsKingBee]

This is the result of someone imprinting a peacock as a very young chick, it does not always happen but some males turn out this way. The problem is that he has no fear of humans and is protecting his breeding area. His area could be a small amount of room or perhaps it extends as far as he can see, it varies from bird to bird. A normal cock will stake out his area and run off any other cocks and run from humans but again, this one is not afraid of you and will challenge you.

He will be as good as gold when the season is over and love to be hand-fed treats but when the hormones start to flow he will be an ass until he loses his train falls out. Peafowl have long memories and if you get defensive or do anything aggressive he will only get worse. I was gifted a cock like him and I tried timeouts with him setting in my lap and several other things that only made it worse. Ron is now stuffed and being enjoyed upon someone's mantle.

What I didn't know when I had Ron is that I was allowing him to dominate me when he would set in my lap during his 'timeouts'. Now, what I have done with some success is to catch and straddle such a bird as if I was breeding him. This changes up the dominance making me the top dog. Any staring down or other act of aggression on your part will only make him worse, you can thank the caretakers before you for his behavior.

If you cannot deal with him or are afraid he will attack and hurt a patron here is a link where you can dispose of him. taxidermy.net

In the meantime keep the feed bucket between you and him and carry a trashcan lid. If possible stay out of his breeding area or make a 20 x 20 covered pen for him and a mate or two.