A neighbor mentioned he was planning on raising pea fowl months ago. Over time, I could hear them calling, which always reminds me of the old Tarzan movies. The female would wonder over with a juvenile, but the male would perch where he could see over the fence and not venture away from his area.
Last week, the female, and the juvenile, wandered into the yard. Along with the female were two chicks, which are not hatchlings, but definitely young. I went to get them some bird feed. They followed me to the can where we keep the feed, and as I turned to throw some feed, the mother snatched a bite from my hand.
So, now they visit, peck for spilled bird food, and wander through the yard. I have to look before I let my dog out, since he will chase them, and the younger birds haven't yet learned to fly. They're interesting to watch, and I wonder if they'll avoid any predators or the dogs in the neighborhood. Hopefully so. I like them more than the chickens, ducks, and geese that wander through.
I doubt it. Sadly, they are also peabrained... sigh
ReplyDeleteTheir only saving grace is their ability to fly. As far as intelligence, they're probably a little dumber than a domestic turkey.
DeleteGood point!
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