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whereamI555 Thu 25-May-17 16:56:30

I know this may be an odd pet enquiry but has anyone ever had a Peacock suddenly appear in their area (North Wales). Two weeks ago one arrived on our small estate. It has been perching on rooftops. Neighbours have tried feeding it. It roosts here most of the day. We are surrounded by farmland but nobody knows where it came from. Does anyone know what they feed off and how to contact agencies who may help find its owner. Tried LOST PET TOO.
I have tried RSPCA/RSPB but they don't want to know. Which annoys me, they are supposed to be animal lovers. NOT.
How on earth it could be caught we don't know but without care it could suffer. Even tried online videos of Peacocks calling to try and tempt it down but not interested. Any help/advice would be appreciated. smile

RAF Sat 27-May-17 18:08:13

We had a pair take up residence a couple of years ago. Felt very grand having peacocks in our front garden! I didn't realise how well they can fly, they thought nothing or perching on a neighbour's roof, looked ridiculous balance walking along the ridge tiles. All enquiries, including to the "local" stately home (five miles away) drew a blank, but then they changed their minds and came and collected them.

Dillonsgranma Sat 27-May-17 18:46:52

On subject of rspca, I phoned them recently about neghbour abusing their shihtzu dog. The dog was screaming in agony as she abused it for a long time. My next door neighbour heard it as well. It was blood curdling and very upsetting. I phoned the rspca, who would do nothing . Disgusting

kaz27 Sat 27-May-17 19:14:44

Do you live near Llandudno? A pair escaped from the farm park a couple of years ago. They don't want them back.

Kitspurr Sat 27-May-17 21:15:19

Dillonsgranma, please tell us this poor little dog was rescued in the end. There's so much animal cruelty in the world, it's unbearable.

I never hear any positive accounts of the RSPCA. Even my own experience of them is negative.

BlueBelle Sun 28-May-17 05:52:42

Dillonsgrandma I too in the past have phoned RSPCA about abused animals and they have totally refused help I was surprised and disgusted
Can you not tackle the lady yourself I m afraid I would I can't bear to think of anyone or anything being hurt

grandtanteJE65 Sun 23-Jul-17 11:05:01

Have you tried asking the nearest zoo for help or advice? As far as I know, peacocks cannot survive harsh winter weather, so if the temperature threatens to drop below freezing come winter, you either have to find someone who will take it, or find a hen coop and some straw for it.