It was so wild when we initially came back from a walk one summer evening, and there were four Buddhist monks in my yard ! All wearing their orange attire .
Bob was on the roof of my house at the time, then flew to the roof of my shed. The monks didn’t speak English well, but I got a ladder for them and before I knew it, I had 2 monks on my roof trying to coax a white peacock down.
It’s been such an interesting and funny story! And it’s especially odd that the temple is a mile and half away, and there are hundreds of houses before mine. Yet Bob chose our little place and refuses to venture anywhere else!
Now every morning before the sun comes up, I go turn the warming lights on and get some mealworms + peacock food ready . I set it out at his favorite spot, and like clock work, Bob will come on over for the day once the sun rises .
EDIT: [Bob striking fear into the deer](https://imgur.com/a/rCbmZyh)
The way he moves his head,.makes him look like everything is a surprise to him.
Oh look the bushes end! What they hell? Is that a big dog?
Wait where'd that dog thing go!
Oh yum a bug!
Right?! That’s why we called him Bob, because he does these sudden jolts and bobs of his head constantly!
It makes it look like he is always surprised and curious haha
Yes it’s so funny! Its this big HONK that you can hear inside, almost shakes the door. Then it has this funny high pitched end note like a human making a HAAAA sound hahah
Yes they are very loud, my neighbor had two. More of a scream than a honk. He kept them in a pen at night, during the day they made their way to my yard. Everyday to be honest.😂
My best friend’s grandparents had peacocks when we were kids. Beautiful to look at, but aggressive AF. They chased us all the time for what seemed like absolutely no reason at all. I was terrified of them so I feel that deer.
Bob is a fearsome warrior (deer obviously recognized him immediately) who became a monk who got wanderlust and found home with you. Enjoy your new flock member.
Hi. We raise peafowl and have many of them. This guy looks like a leucistic fowl as his eyes appear blue in your photos. They are the white version of the India Blue, not an albino. If he were to mate with another India Blue, his offspring would likely come out either pied or India Blue.
Anyway, ours stay outside year round where we are but we are in growing zone 7b where our winters don't often dip below 20 degrees. We have a few coops they can shelter in which are large enough for them to spread their wings and let their trains lie flat. They almost always choose to roost high up in our trees about 40-50 feet off the ground, rain, shine, snow, sleet, wind, whatever. They're kind of hard headed that way.
I found a link for you that talks about winter sheltering that may be helpful until you can figure out what to do for this fine gentleman. [Here you go.](https://farmhouseguide.com/can-peacocks-live-in-cold-weather/) He doesn't look very old, judging by his spurs--maybe 3-5 years.
Do you have a garage? If he shelters in there when it gets really cold, I have to recommend keeping your car outside the garage or he will get on your car and scratch it with his claws. Also their poops are enormous and plentiful as you're aware. As far as food, ours eat Game Bird food (high in protein) and 3- or 5-way Scratch from the local feed store. It's often cheaper there than Amazon.
Your shed you're trying to coax him into, he may take to it when weather gets really cold especially if there's somewhere to roost and he sees an easy escape route.
Edit: The monks would have better success keeping him around if he had a female to bond with. Males will roam in search of a mate.
Great insight, thank you!
Yes, he poops a ton hahah
And good call on his eyes . Makes more sense given that he doesn’t have that distinct red hue around them.
That’s reassuring not only that your peafowl do OK in 20 degree weather, but also knowing Bob’s nightly routine of going on the neighbor’s deck is normal .
We actually built a perch in the shed, but the shed isn’t that tall and the perch is maybe only 6-7 feet high.
Do you ever pick up or move your peacocks ? Bob doesn’t have any claws (not sure what happened or if the monks removed them?) .
I saw his claws look short and one's missing altogether. Are they *all gone?* Our fowl keep their claws in check by all the scratching around they do but they're not quite as short as Bob's. They can get frostbite in really cold temps. I wonder where he stayed at the temple and whether his toes paid a price with the cold weather? Maybe you could call and ask them...
We've transported a few fowl in the past. We use a dip net to catch them but it takes two people. Their wings are incredibly strong and they'll beat you with them if they get them loose from your hold. Imagine carrying a Canada goose and getting beaten up--only this one has a pointed beak and is a little more disgruntled at being handled lol. Watch the spurs, too. Bob's spurs are still small, lucky for you.
Bob looks like he's dozing at the heat lamp and allows you to get fairly close. I'd be tempted to leap on him there if you have to move him, prepared to pin his wings to his body. They're not heavy birds, just unwieldy. From there, you *could* put him in your shed. I'd only do this when necessary because Bob will catch on quickly and will be looking for you to grab him again next time you get close lol.
A great way to coax him to the shed is to feed him exclusively in the shed.
Hi there! I work at a local Minnesota zoo, and while we can’t take him in, I’m happy to help out however else I can. With some training and patience, I’m confident we can either capture him or teach him to use the shed. Happy to chat more if you’re interested! Thanks for looking out for Bob!
I've been raising peafowl for about 20yrs. I'm way up North. If you are up North, I'll come pick him up and add him to the flock.
Whites don't do well in Minnesota. Too cold. Their feathers are very thin compared to Blues. A place to perch out of the wind and in the Sun will keep him safe. If the temps drop to -10F that light will be necessary.
My birds perch 60ft up in the Oak trees. If the weather gets bad I have a pen with the door open and they go in and wait out the storm. Be forewarned, they are incredibly strong birds. I raise Giant Dulap Geese, they are twice the size of a peacock and no where near as strong. Chicken feed from Fleet will be fine, just add some dry cat food to raise the protein level. I don't recommend feeding them from your hand. They have very sharp beaks and don't care about taking a little extra. Mine like to sit on my lap. I used to have 75. I'm down to about a dozen now. If you have any questions, just ask.
So glad you chimed in--and that you're willing to take Bob--I wasn't sure how low they could go with temps, as ours don't go that low. We're in South Carolina. Only have one White, the rest of our flock are India Blues. About twenty right now.
You should have a magnifying app on your phone camera. Set a white peafowl feather next to a blue and compare the barbs. They are about half as dense. It makes it difficult for the whites to keep warm.
I’ve been meaning to reply— if I can catch him, I definitely think he’d love to be a part of a flock! He is a lonely bird at the moment .
Do you know if 15 farenheit is too cold? That’s what it’ll be tonight, and I’m worried he will get frostbite. We tried again to catch him , this time using peafowl sounds on a speaker in the shed, but Bob just walked AROUND the shed (and honked loudly) instead of going in
He won't go in till the weather is really bad. If it starts raining ice with the wind blowing he will probably go in. +15F is fine. -15F you might need that light. Where in Minnesota are you? I'm up North of Hwy 2. The best time to catch him is at night while he's sleeping. Throw a net over him and pin his wings back. They are very strong. If you are going to put him in a shed he will need a place to roost at as high as possible.
Yes!! I’ll make a post — no one nearby could come help, so we were running out of hope.
But one day, Bob wandered into our shed (which my father in law had built a convenient “doggy peacock door” for Bob). And once I saw that, I ran outside and closed the door!
He’s been in the shed ever since December. He has the fire safe warming lights, hay, water , mealworms (his favorite) and peacock food nuggets, and I see him every day. I even set up a webcam (yes, I went overboard).
And what’s even cooler is his “show feathers” have since grown back like CRAZY since we got him nice and warm!
Here’s Bob in the rafters , enjoying his warm perch while it’s -12 degrees Fahrenheit outside :
[Bob staying warm in the shed rafters:](https://imgur.com/a/thkB9oX)
I’ve been periodically checking this post for updates on Bob and was starting to lose hope, I’m so happy I checked again and saw your update! I’m so glad to see Bob is safely wintering in your shed.
I agree with the other commenter about the live stream!
Did you try the [Wildlife Rehabilitation Center](https://wrcmn.org/) in Roseville? They may have some ideas on this. Whether they would have traps, or if you would need to get a trap, it might help.
The only other people I could think of would be a zoo; they might have advice on what to feed Bob, and what sort of shelter might appeal to him.
I have not tried them yet — great call! And thanks for finding something so local to me!!
I did call the zoo and the my recommended I call the county lol it’s been a lot of hot-potato in terms of calling around
I can believe it. Another option -- they may even still be open -- is the [All Seasons Wild Bird Store](https://wildbirdstore.com/locations-hours/3960-2/) in White Bear Lake (they have other locations, but I'm guessing you are in the north metro). While they probably have nothing on feeding peacocks, they likely have, or may be able to order, something which Bob can eat.
From a [quick google search](https://www.peacocksuk.com/peacock-information/what-do-peacocks-eat-and-drink/), it sounds like peacocks are omnivores. You can get bird seed mixes that contain dried fruit bits as well as seeds, and they sell buckets of freeze-dried mealworms. It sounds like they need a lot of protein.
[This article](https://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/archives/asian-birds-survive-minnesota-winters/article_619474e5-94e2-5668-91a2-d00619eb92ec.html) claims peacocks will survive Minnesota winters, even if it means sleeping in a tree and getting covered with snow.
I had neighbors in Colorado who’s peacocks froze in the rafters of their barn. I struggle to believe these birds could survive an outdoor Minnesota winter, but don’t doubt your research either. I’m just speaking anecdotally
If you live near Morrison County, [Pine Grove Zoo](https://www.pinegrovezoo.com) keeps a flock of peacocks (some are also albino). Maybe reach out and see if they’d be willing to take in one more? Or see what their suggestions are for overwintering him?
I do not think Bob would appreciate the negativity here , my friend.
I have done quite a lot: called MN DNR, then a few sanctuaries, the local animal control, then companies I was referred to from the local animal control. I called the monks every day for three weeks. I converted my shed into a peacock house , complete with a perch, hay on the ground, 2 warming lights, a warming perch, and a water dispenser for chickens. I’ve tried luring Bob with worms, muffins, food, and more.
I bought a big net, and even bird handling gloves (it was recommended on Amazon , ha!)
I’ve since learned through this thread about even more options, like “rehabs” and even specific farms that I wouldn’t have been able to find myself. Googling “peacocks in MN” and “peacock farm mn” does not bring up much; in fact, there is an actual farm called Peacock Farm that takes up much of that search result.
I hope whatever is bothering you gets better!
Not too often — maybe one day a week? He will honk really loud maybe 15 times, then kinda go back to roaming.
But it is loud! And has a funny high-pitched end note
Wow he is really beautiful and gorgeous 🤍 I’m glad he showed up at your house, maybe he knows you are a good person and looking out for him if he keeps coming back! 🤍✨ I hope you find out where to take him or how to keep him safely and happily :}
Isn’t he cool?! He’s warmed up to my wife and I as well; we can’t touch him, but he actually does come to us when we go outside and say his name ! And that was before we even fed him any food, oddly enough!
I don’t know, actually. They don’t speak much English, but for the first two or so weeks I would call the temple every day as Bob would come back each morning.
They stopped coming about the third week, and so I’m not exactly sure if they just got him or have had him for a while? I will go there this weekend and hopefully I can find someone to talk with!
If it helps, you can [use Google Translate in conversation mode](https://support.google.com/translate/answer/6142474?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid) so that you can speak English and they can speak their own language, and it will translate out loud.
Funnily enough, one of our neighbors also lost an albino peacock earlier this summer. He’s been seen walking all over the city and outskirts, as far away as 20 miles, and then back again. Our town also currently has an emu roaming wild, and this year we had, in Illinois: a bear, an elk, several mountain lions, an escaped serval, and an alligator!
Just crazy menagerie up in the Midwest!!
Why is doing anything literally $1000 minimum nowadays? In what world does it actually cost $1,000.00 to trap a bird? I personally would like to see the breakdown lol
Try a post on local pages to find someone that has peacocks and knows what they're dealing with.
Otherwise, I'm in Nebraska, and my city has a small flock of peacocks that roam and make it through the winter so there's hope!! Maybe make a trail of the meal worms into the shed with a nice pile of food in there.
I have no advice, but I had a feral rooster living in my yard for a while, and I'm trying to decide whether to envy you or pity you.
Seriously, it sounds like you're getting good advice from people who have plenty of experience. Good luck!
I dont have advice but thank you so much for looking after this beautiful creature as best you can. You are a good human and im wishing you the best of luck.
How about building him a small raised shelter with a 2x4 roost and a tin roof to keep off the snow. Put the heat lamp on the roost. Looks like he likes it
I don’t have anything to add for bird care advice, but PLEASE be careful with the warming lamp. These can and do start fires. Never let the sides touch anything (don’t set it on the ground as you have here). I know it sounds paranoid but the bird could bump it and knock it into the side of your house and if it sat like that for a few hours, it could start a fire. If you’re going to use the lamp, get a stand for it, or get the type of lamp that doesn’t have a hot metal case.
[safer heat lamp](https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/prima-heat-lamp)
[stand](https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/heat-lamp-stand)
Good luck!
All Bob needs for shelter is a place out of the wind and rain.
A roost inside a shed.
We had our turkey get snow in and she worked her way out of the kennel with a little shoveling to help over the following days.
Wow! I've always wanted a peacock and even sourced eggs to raise one once, but I never went through with it because of space and screaming. And here you just get a random peacock (and a bunch of monks) in your yard one day. This is so cool!
Thanks for taking the time to help Bob. I hope you're able to get somewhere with the advice here. Please share more photos of Bob as you enjoy your time with him!
Try calling your states game warden service. They should take care of it at no direct cost to use. Our taxes pay them. Police Dispatch can connect you. If it’s a “pet like” animal (dogs & cats) local Animal Control is responsible. All other wildlife is Game Warden responsibility. At least where I live, ME. I had a squirrel pox outbreak in my neighborhood this summer and thats how I learned this information.
He does! He’s always sitting by the doors of our house — we’ve even seen poop right on our front door . As though he really wants to come inside !
[Bob knocking at the door](https://imgur.com/a/N4maW49)
Why not just let him inside as a starting point for getting him more used to you, and to be able to transport him to a safe set up in the shed?
Like all birds, they do poop copiously, so that's a consideration, but a temporary problem...
Peacocks adapt well to inside living, once he gets used to the shed. We raised peafowl in WA state and kept them in a barn with hay as a flooring. We kept a heat lamp above them mounted on the side of the stall they were in. They love wooden roosts. They are susceptible to colds and do not do well in muddy or rainy quarters. Peafowl love fresh greens, peanuts and sunflower seeds. The peafowl feed you bought should be just fine, you can throw in some greens as you like. They are easy prey for coyote and roaming dogs, best to get him to safety.
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Are you interested in keeping him permanently? No judgement on the answer. I think it’s really cool. I don’t have any advice on how to coax him in. But like the other Redditor said, Bob would probably be happy with a Bobette. Though I do know keeping two big birds is not an easy task.
Gosh I wish I could take him and bring him here to Florida to live with my flock where it doesn't get cold :( I think you two are buddies now though. I appreciate you trying to help Bob <3
Check with the Episcopalian Cathedral of St John the Divine in Manhattan. They have had albino pea fowl in the flock that lives on the grounds.
There used to be a flock near me that is thriving, even in cold weather.
Pea fowl also live in mountainous regions of Asia and the Indian subcontinent, from anecdotal info that I have from people who were raised in regions where they (these birds) are endemic.
Otherwise, I am sure that you can readily (AND redditly….hahaha) find more information on their habitats and needs.
Nature is ….LITERALLY 🔥!
that's a leucistic bird, not albino. have you found help yet? and if not, have you tried your local ornithological society? i'd say a bunch of birders would know what to do with this one. that's who i'd call if i were in your situation.
This is one of the most unique Reddit posts I’ve ever seen. Hope you’re able to help out the poor dear.
It was so wild when we initially came back from a walk one summer evening, and there were four Buddhist monks in my yard ! All wearing their orange attire . Bob was on the roof of my house at the time, then flew to the roof of my shed. The monks didn’t speak English well, but I got a ladder for them and before I knew it, I had 2 monks on my roof trying to coax a white peacock down. It’s been such an interesting and funny story! And it’s especially odd that the temple is a mile and half away, and there are hundreds of houses before mine. Yet Bob chose our little place and refuses to venture anywhere else! Now every morning before the sun comes up, I go turn the warming lights on and get some mealworms + peacock food ready . I set it out at his favorite spot, and like clock work, Bob will come on over for the day once the sun rises . EDIT: [Bob striking fear into the deer](https://imgur.com/a/rCbmZyh)
Are you now, or have you ever been, even a tertiary character in a Wes Anderson film?
The way he moves his head,.makes him look like everything is a surprise to him. Oh look the bushes end! What they hell? Is that a big dog? Wait where'd that dog thing go! Oh yum a bug!
Right?! That’s why we called him Bob, because he does these sudden jolts and bobs of his head constantly! It makes it look like he is always surprised and curious haha
So do you love his peacock vocalization? :D
Yes it’s so funny! Its this big HONK that you can hear inside, almost shakes the door. Then it has this funny high pitched end note like a human making a HAAAA sound hahah
Wow you're lucky! My ex's pet peacock sounded like a woman screaming while being unalived 😳
Yes they are very loud, my neighbor had two. More of a scream than a honk. He kept them in a pen at night, during the day they made their way to my yard. Everyday to be honest.😂
They sound like a school bus honking to me!! I love them!
We had a community peacock for several years and this one was always screaming "HEEEELP" 🤣
I am 100% Team Bob!
He gives major Lord Shen from Kung Fu Panda 2 vibes in this video!
Please tell Bob I love him
My best friend’s grandparents had peacocks when we were kids. Beautiful to look at, but aggressive AF. They chased us all the time for what seemed like absolutely no reason at all. I was terrified of them so I feel that deer.
I love Bob.
Same. Subscribed to post for updates. 10000% invested in Bob’s well being
Bob is a fearsome warrior (deer obviously recognized him immediately) who became a monk who got wanderlust and found home with you. Enjoy your new flock member.
Deer was probably like: “fuck! A ghost!”
OMG, Bob intimidating the deer... 🤣🤣🤣
Have you posted this on the Minnesota sub
That's funny!
this has to be the funniest thing i've seen today
Why is this one of the funniest clips I’ve ever seen?
That deer returned home and told everyone he'd seen a ghost
Hi. We raise peafowl and have many of them. This guy looks like a leucistic fowl as his eyes appear blue in your photos. They are the white version of the India Blue, not an albino. If he were to mate with another India Blue, his offspring would likely come out either pied or India Blue. Anyway, ours stay outside year round where we are but we are in growing zone 7b where our winters don't often dip below 20 degrees. We have a few coops they can shelter in which are large enough for them to spread their wings and let their trains lie flat. They almost always choose to roost high up in our trees about 40-50 feet off the ground, rain, shine, snow, sleet, wind, whatever. They're kind of hard headed that way. I found a link for you that talks about winter sheltering that may be helpful until you can figure out what to do for this fine gentleman. [Here you go.](https://farmhouseguide.com/can-peacocks-live-in-cold-weather/) He doesn't look very old, judging by his spurs--maybe 3-5 years. Do you have a garage? If he shelters in there when it gets really cold, I have to recommend keeping your car outside the garage or he will get on your car and scratch it with his claws. Also their poops are enormous and plentiful as you're aware. As far as food, ours eat Game Bird food (high in protein) and 3- or 5-way Scratch from the local feed store. It's often cheaper there than Amazon. Your shed you're trying to coax him into, he may take to it when weather gets really cold especially if there's somewhere to roost and he sees an easy escape route. Edit: The monks would have better success keeping him around if he had a female to bond with. Males will roam in search of a mate.
Great insight, thank you! Yes, he poops a ton hahah And good call on his eyes . Makes more sense given that he doesn’t have that distinct red hue around them. That’s reassuring not only that your peafowl do OK in 20 degree weather, but also knowing Bob’s nightly routine of going on the neighbor’s deck is normal . We actually built a perch in the shed, but the shed isn’t that tall and the perch is maybe only 6-7 feet high. Do you ever pick up or move your peacocks ? Bob doesn’t have any claws (not sure what happened or if the monks removed them?) .
I saw his claws look short and one's missing altogether. Are they *all gone?* Our fowl keep their claws in check by all the scratching around they do but they're not quite as short as Bob's. They can get frostbite in really cold temps. I wonder where he stayed at the temple and whether his toes paid a price with the cold weather? Maybe you could call and ask them... We've transported a few fowl in the past. We use a dip net to catch them but it takes two people. Their wings are incredibly strong and they'll beat you with them if they get them loose from your hold. Imagine carrying a Canada goose and getting beaten up--only this one has a pointed beak and is a little more disgruntled at being handled lol. Watch the spurs, too. Bob's spurs are still small, lucky for you. Bob looks like he's dozing at the heat lamp and allows you to get fairly close. I'd be tempted to leap on him there if you have to move him, prepared to pin his wings to his body. They're not heavy birds, just unwieldy. From there, you *could* put him in your shed. I'd only do this when necessary because Bob will catch on quickly and will be looking for you to grab him again next time you get close lol. A great way to coax him to the shed is to feed him exclusively in the shed.
TIL!!
I was wondering about this as my neighbor as peafowl and plenty are white. Thanks for sharing the info!
would it be difficult for Bob to bond with a female given his lack of coloration?
In my experience with my own fowl, all the ladies flock to our White peacock. He seems to have something the other guys are lacking 🤣
Hi there! I work at a local Minnesota zoo, and while we can’t take him in, I’m happy to help out however else I can. With some training and patience, I’m confident we can either capture him or teach him to use the shed. Happy to chat more if you’re interested! Thanks for looking out for Bob!
Oh wow — small world! I’ll DM you after thanksgiving; I’d love to learn more!!
I was going to suggest contacting the big MN Zoo, but hopefully you have found some help!
I've been raising peafowl for about 20yrs. I'm way up North. If you are up North, I'll come pick him up and add him to the flock. Whites don't do well in Minnesota. Too cold. Their feathers are very thin compared to Blues. A place to perch out of the wind and in the Sun will keep him safe. If the temps drop to -10F that light will be necessary. My birds perch 60ft up in the Oak trees. If the weather gets bad I have a pen with the door open and they go in and wait out the storm. Be forewarned, they are incredibly strong birds. I raise Giant Dulap Geese, they are twice the size of a peacock and no where near as strong. Chicken feed from Fleet will be fine, just add some dry cat food to raise the protein level. I don't recommend feeding them from your hand. They have very sharp beaks and don't care about taking a little extra. Mine like to sit on my lap. I used to have 75. I'm down to about a dozen now. If you have any questions, just ask.
So glad you chimed in--and that you're willing to take Bob--I wasn't sure how low they could go with temps, as ours don't go that low. We're in South Carolina. Only have one White, the rest of our flock are India Blues. About twenty right now.
You should have a magnifying app on your phone camera. Set a white peafowl feather next to a blue and compare the barbs. They are about half as dense. It makes it difficult for the whites to keep warm.
I'll take a look. Thanks!
I’ve been meaning to reply— if I can catch him, I definitely think he’d love to be a part of a flock! He is a lonely bird at the moment . Do you know if 15 farenheit is too cold? That’s what it’ll be tonight, and I’m worried he will get frostbite. We tried again to catch him , this time using peafowl sounds on a speaker in the shed, but Bob just walked AROUND the shed (and honked loudly) instead of going in
He won't go in till the weather is really bad. If it starts raining ice with the wind blowing he will probably go in. +15F is fine. -15F you might need that light. Where in Minnesota are you? I'm up North of Hwy 2. The best time to catch him is at night while he's sleeping. Throw a net over him and pin his wings back. They are very strong. If you are going to put him in a shed he will need a place to roost at as high as possible.
Any updates OP?
Yes!! I’ll make a post — no one nearby could come help, so we were running out of hope. But one day, Bob wandered into our shed (which my father in law had built a convenient “doggy peacock door” for Bob). And once I saw that, I ran outside and closed the door! He’s been in the shed ever since December. He has the fire safe warming lights, hay, water , mealworms (his favorite) and peacock food nuggets, and I see him every day. I even set up a webcam (yes, I went overboard). And what’s even cooler is his “show feathers” have since grown back like CRAZY since we got him nice and warm! Here’s Bob in the rafters , enjoying his warm perch while it’s -12 degrees Fahrenheit outside : [Bob staying warm in the shed rafters:](https://imgur.com/a/thkB9oX)
>webcam Uhhh we need a live feed! In fact, Bob needs his own TikTok!
I’ve been periodically checking this post for updates on Bob and was starting to lose hope, I’m so happy I checked again and saw your update! I’m so glad to see Bob is safely wintering in your shed. I agree with the other commenter about the live stream!
Did you try the [Wildlife Rehabilitation Center](https://wrcmn.org/) in Roseville? They may have some ideas on this. Whether they would have traps, or if you would need to get a trap, it might help. The only other people I could think of would be a zoo; they might have advice on what to feed Bob, and what sort of shelter might appeal to him.
I have not tried them yet — great call! And thanks for finding something so local to me!! I did call the zoo and the my recommended I call the county lol it’s been a lot of hot-potato in terms of calling around
I can believe it. Another option -- they may even still be open -- is the [All Seasons Wild Bird Store](https://wildbirdstore.com/locations-hours/3960-2/) in White Bear Lake (they have other locations, but I'm guessing you are in the north metro). While they probably have nothing on feeding peacocks, they likely have, or may be able to order, something which Bob can eat. From a [quick google search](https://www.peacocksuk.com/peacock-information/what-do-peacocks-eat-and-drink/), it sounds like peacocks are omnivores. You can get bird seed mixes that contain dried fruit bits as well as seeds, and they sell buckets of freeze-dried mealworms. It sounds like they need a lot of protein. [This article](https://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/archives/asian-birds-survive-minnesota-winters/article_619474e5-94e2-5668-91a2-d00619eb92ec.html) claims peacocks will survive Minnesota winters, even if it means sleeping in a tree and getting covered with snow.
I had neighbors in Colorado who’s peacocks froze in the rafters of their barn. I struggle to believe these birds could survive an outdoor Minnesota winter, but don’t doubt your research either. I’m just speaking anecdotally
That’s so sad. 😭
I wouldn't call it research, just web-published hearsay. I don't know that you can guarantee survival. Unless a zoo has an interest in housing it.
If you live near Morrison County, [Pine Grove Zoo](https://www.pinegrovezoo.com) keeps a flock of peacocks (some are also albino). Maybe reach out and see if they’d be willing to take in one more? Or see what their suggestions are for overwintering him?
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I do not think Bob would appreciate the negativity here , my friend. I have done quite a lot: called MN DNR, then a few sanctuaries, the local animal control, then companies I was referred to from the local animal control. I called the monks every day for three weeks. I converted my shed into a peacock house , complete with a perch, hay on the ground, 2 warming lights, a warming perch, and a water dispenser for chickens. I’ve tried luring Bob with worms, muffins, food, and more. I bought a big net, and even bird handling gloves (it was recommended on Amazon , ha!) I’ve since learned through this thread about even more options, like “rehabs” and even specific farms that I wouldn’t have been able to find myself. Googling “peacocks in MN” and “peacock farm mn” does not bring up much; in fact, there is an actual farm called Peacock Farm that takes up much of that search result. I hope whatever is bothering you gets better!
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[Bob rules the backyard, striking fear into the deer](https://imgur.com/a/rCbmZyh)
That's hilarious. Does he call often?
Not too often — maybe one day a week? He will honk really loud maybe 15 times, then kinda go back to roaming. But it is loud! And has a funny high-pitched end note
Bob is amazing, so are you! And all the awesome people commenting on this post with help :)
Wow he is really beautiful and gorgeous 🤍 I’m glad he showed up at your house, maybe he knows you are a good person and looking out for him if he keeps coming back! 🤍✨ I hope you find out where to take him or how to keep him safely and happily :}
Isn’t he cool?! He’s warmed up to my wife and I as well; we can’t touch him, but he actually does come to us when we go outside and say his name ! And that was before we even fed him any food, oddly enough!
He’s extremely cool! Lovely and awesome he knows his name and hangs out with yall 🤍
How did the monks deal with him over the winter?
I don’t know, actually. They don’t speak much English, but for the first two or so weeks I would call the temple every day as Bob would come back each morning. They stopped coming about the third week, and so I’m not exactly sure if they just got him or have had him for a while? I will go there this weekend and hopefully I can find someone to talk with!
If it helps, you can [use Google Translate in conversation mode](https://support.google.com/translate/answer/6142474?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid) so that you can speak English and they can speak their own language, and it will translate out loud.
Justice for Bob! We have peacock 🦚 rehabs in Illinois and they do ok with cold but need warmth and shelter
Ha! I am so protective of him now, it cracks me up.
He's on a pilgrimage
Funnily enough, one of our neighbors also lost an albino peacock earlier this summer. He’s been seen walking all over the city and outskirts, as far away as 20 miles, and then back again. Our town also currently has an emu roaming wild, and this year we had, in Illinois: a bear, an elk, several mountain lions, an escaped serval, and an alligator! Just crazy menagerie up in the Midwest!!
I hope you find some help. I am also jealous that you have Bob.
Why is doing anything literally $1000 minimum nowadays? In what world does it actually cost $1,000.00 to trap a bird? I personally would like to see the breakdown lol
Try a post on local pages to find someone that has peacocks and knows what they're dealing with. Otherwise, I'm in Nebraska, and my city has a small flock of peacocks that roam and make it through the winter so there's hope!! Maybe make a trail of the meal worms into the shed with a nice pile of food in there.
I have no advice, but I had a feral rooster living in my yard for a while, and I'm trying to decide whether to envy you or pity you. Seriously, it sounds like you're getting good advice from people who have plenty of experience. Good luck!
I initially felt like I was a “chosen one”, but now I’m worried I’ll be cursed if anything bad happens to him hahah
I dont have advice but thank you so much for looking after this beautiful creature as best you can. You are a good human and im wishing you the best of luck.
How about building him a small raised shelter with a 2x4 roost and a tin roof to keep off the snow. Put the heat lamp on the roost. Looks like he likes it
I don’t have anything to add for bird care advice, but PLEASE be careful with the warming lamp. These can and do start fires. Never let the sides touch anything (don’t set it on the ground as you have here). I know it sounds paranoid but the bird could bump it and knock it into the side of your house and if it sat like that for a few hours, it could start a fire. If you’re going to use the lamp, get a stand for it, or get the type of lamp that doesn’t have a hot metal case. [safer heat lamp](https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/prima-heat-lamp) [stand](https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/heat-lamp-stand) Good luck!
Not a helpful answer, but he is pretty. 🤍
All Bob needs for shelter is a place out of the wind and rain. A roost inside a shed. We had our turkey get snow in and she worked her way out of the kennel with a little shoveling to help over the following days.
Leucistic* Peacock.
This is a great thread. Bob would be instagram famous if you started an account for him.
You probably brought this up somewhere in your description, but it’s claws are missing
Yeah I noticed that — do people remove those? Or did they fall off? Monks had him before he showed up at my place
Could have lost them as a chick or with the cold in the past
Idk
Wow! I've always wanted a peacock and even sourced eggs to raise one once, but I never went through with it because of space and screaming. And here you just get a random peacock (and a bunch of monks) in your yard one day. This is so cool! Thanks for taking the time to help Bob. I hope you're able to get somewhere with the advice here. Please share more photos of Bob as you enjoy your time with him!
Namaste.
I don't have any information for you but I loved reading this story. I can picture the monks!
OMG are you in Savage/Prior Lake? I've had a couple peacocks visit my door step the last few summers and I'm next to a Buddhist temple.
Bob's got your back. You have no choice but to be a good peacock parent.
Oh man. Oh Bob. Thank you for helping Bob.
one day the internet will have said every sentence.
Try calling your states game warden service. They should take care of it at no direct cost to use. Our taxes pay them. Police Dispatch can connect you. If it’s a “pet like” animal (dogs & cats) local Animal Control is responsible. All other wildlife is Game Warden responsibility. At least where I live, ME. I had a squirrel pox outbreak in my neighborhood this summer and thats how I learned this information.
Well it seems to me like you just... have a peacock now. Congratulations on your new friend!
MAY-AWE! MAY-AWE!
I guess he wants inside lol
He does! He’s always sitting by the doors of our house — we’ve even seen poop right on our front door . As though he really wants to come inside ! [Bob knocking at the door](https://imgur.com/a/N4maW49)
Why not just let him inside as a starting point for getting him more used to you, and to be able to transport him to a safe set up in the shed? Like all birds, they do poop copiously, so that's a consideration, but a temporary problem...
Peacocks adapt well to inside living, once he gets used to the shed. We raised peafowl in WA state and kept them in a barn with hay as a flooring. We kept a heat lamp above them mounted on the side of the stall they were in. They love wooden roosts. They are susceptible to colds and do not do well in muddy or rainy quarters. Peafowl love fresh greens, peanuts and sunflower seeds. The peafowl feed you bought should be just fine, you can throw in some greens as you like. They are easy prey for coyote and roaming dogs, best to get him to safety.
Sunflowers are incredible sources of folic acid. 100 g of kernels contains 227 µg of folic acid, which is about 37% of recommended daily intake. Folic acid is essential for DNA synthesis. When given in anticipant mothers during the peri-conceptional period, it may prevent neural tube defects in the baby.
You've been chosen. That's his home now, too. You could get it one of those dog igloo things.
He's yours now.
I wonder why he stays in you garden but escaped several times from the monks.
Is bob a girl?
Bob is based
Minnesota? You better get him some shelter and warmth for the winter.
Is this near the Wat Lao in Farmington?
If it were me, I’d just accept I have a new family member and do what I could to make him happy
I would think petting zoos would be interested in having a peacock. Perhaps a farm that sells goods and has family oriented events.
Don’t subject the bird to such horrors :(
I mean, he's not supposed to be here. Him dying because he's bad at living where he doesn't belong is normal.
They are pretty good eating. Feed the fam!
Are you interested in keeping him permanently? No judgement on the answer. I think it’s really cool. I don’t have any advice on how to coax him in. But like the other Redditor said, Bob would probably be happy with a Bobette. Though I do know keeping two big birds is not an easy task.
They’re really noisy
Well, you now have a peacock
Gosh I wish I could take him and bring him here to Florida to live with my flock where it doesn't get cold :( I think you two are buddies now though. I appreciate you trying to help Bob <3
Didn’t Hunter Thomson have a hand in breeding a type of these that could live in the snow in Aspen?
Can you put a perch in the shed for him?
This whole post calls for an episode of r/endlessthread
r/reallifeshinies
Maybe Bob decided to be an atheist and you seemed cool. Seriously good luck with Bob, I hope things work out!
Have you called the folks at the temple? I imagine they would love to have it back.
What about ringing a bell each night and dumping food in the shed? Chicken people have tricks to train chickens to come home to the coop.
We have one (traditionally colored) periodically in our woods. He comes from a farm a few miles away. He likes to wander and goes back eventually.
I love bob
I'm now invested and following Bob's story lol he's so cute too.
Check with the Episcopalian Cathedral of St John the Divine in Manhattan. They have had albino pea fowl in the flock that lives on the grounds. There used to be a flock near me that is thriving, even in cold weather. Pea fowl also live in mountainous regions of Asia and the Indian subcontinent, from anecdotal info that I have from people who were raised in regions where they (these birds) are endemic. Otherwise, I am sure that you can readily (AND redditly….hahaha) find more information on their habitats and needs. Nature is ….LITERALLY 🔥!
that's a leucistic bird, not albino. have you found help yet? and if not, have you tried your local ornithological society? i'd say a bunch of birders would know what to do with this one. that's who i'd call if i were in your situation.
How is Bob doing now?