my new boy and his new enclosure...

[Stone Hill]

we bought a few acres when husband retired and my dream was always to own a few peacocks..
here is the second addition to our little family.. a white 13 month old male..

 

[snow5164]

I like your set up . Are peacocks happy alone ? I know chickens aren’t .Will he need a coop of sorts ?

 

[Midnightman14]

I like your set up . Are peacocks happy alone ? I know chickens aren’t .Will he need a coop of sorts ?

They generally prefer more of their own kind. As long as they can get out of the wind and rain they're generally fine.

 

[maryvan]

Peas like to belong to a bevy. I would keep a pair at the minimum. I have 2 males and 3 females that stay together all the time.

 

[new 2 pfowl]

Hello @Stone Hill! Congratulations on your new pea!

Not sure what your predator situation is there, but I just wanted to mention that chain link and chicken wire are definitely not predator proof. Others here will be able to give you advice about how best to keep unwanted critters away from your peas.

This guy, for example, had no trouble getting through the chain link...luckily he wasn't interested in a full-grown peaboy!

 

[Stone Hill]

thank you for the heads up, we are putting chicken wire over the chain-link.. love learning new safety measures for my peas..

 

[new 2 pfowl]

Good news @Stone Hill!
Unfortunately even chicken wire will not ensure the safety of your birds.
Can you give some advice here about pen safety @KsKingBee?? @zazouse??
Or anyone with more experience than I have?