Peafowl Invader

[Crested Newt]

Hi.

I live in a rural part of Ipswich and a farm is nearby, however I have had Peafowls come into our garage 3 times , i have no pictures where did they come from?

[mrs fish]

You don't live near Belstead do you?
Stately homes often keep peafowl and I know there are some that roam around Belstead Brook hotel.
They can live for 40-50 years

[Crested Newt]

Ah yes I do live right next to Belstead thanks.

[mrs fish]

Welcome to WAB btw

Do you think they came in for warmth or were looking for food? Or just being nosey?
I think it is the males who are noisy, do you hear them at all?

[smartie]

I'd like to keep peacocks but husband doesn't think we're stately enough. But they might stop the deer invasions.

[mrs fish]

How would they stop the deer invasion? Are they like geese?

[Crested Newt]

Btw we had some juicy plants for it to feed on. We have an extremely warm garage btw

[smartie]

Originally Posted by mrs fish

How would they stop the deer invasion? Are they like geese?

Not sure that they are that territorial, actually, but the males are big, noisy and impressive so I'd hope the muntjac would be intimidated. Clutching at straws, really, as everything else we've tried to discourage them has failed.