Peacocks...

Eric Christian · 07-30-2012, 10:52 PM

We moved into a house in the same town a couple miles from our other place and guess what there is a flock of "feral" Peacocks that randomly roam around the neighborhood. They were cute for about the first hour and now we've figured out that they're basically just fancy looking Turkeys that make a hideous skreeching noise.

So, the back story is some crazy bird lady several houses down bought a breeding pair here 10 years ago and they multipled up to like 20+ and then some guy from Texas moved in nearby and got sick of their shit and killed all of them. So dingbat broad buys another breeding pair and now theres like 10+ of them and of course she feeds the stupid things in her backyard every evening. Its quite the spectacle really. And of course the entire neighborhood is divided. Some people hate them, some love them. I'm still kind of neutral on them at this point, however I just want them off my roof and out of my yards thats all.

At first they stayed off the property because apparently the previous tenants had a couple bulldogs. Now they've figured out that the bulldogs are gone and they're decimating my wifes prized rare plant collection that took years to grow. So at first wife and kids thought they were cool but now they basically hate them. Again, I could really care less but I have to find a solution.

So I contact the "government" and of course I get the runaround.

First I call the Clackamas Sherrif's Office and they basically laugh at me and say theres nothing they can do cause all they do is catch dogs. They do tell me that when the peacocks are on my property they belong to me but they can't tell me what I can or can't do once I catch them. So I call the Oregon State Police and they pretty much tell me to stop wasting their time and call Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Invasive Species Division. That guy is pretty cool but tells me that peacocks are actually "fowl" and they fall under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Dept. of Agriculture. So I call them and they laugh at me and tell me to call the City of Lake Oswego. I call them and they say even though you have a city address you're actually in unincorporated Clackamas County so call them... lol...

so at this point I call the Sherrif again and tell them this story and again they say sorry theres nothing they can do except maybe go to a county commmisioners meeting and file a motion or some bullshit. Then they tell me to call the Zoo.

So I'm like what have I got to lose, call the Zoo. The guy is real friendly but laughs his ass off when I ask him if they can come pick the peacocks. He says no thanks the Zoo got rid of all of their peacocks but he won't tell me why but he keeps snickering.

So bottom line me here folks. I need some ideas that don't involve me roasting these juicy succulent creatures on my BBQ basted with a Cajun sauce. I need a clean lawful solution to make these things just go away so I can practice and record in peace in my new studio and my wife can have her plants unmolested. And no, a dog is not an option.

Murdstone · 07-30-2012, 11:04 PM

Get a pet wolf.

avenger · 07-31-2012, 08:52 AM

Id say having wild peacocks in the neighborhood would make for great drunken/grassy entertainment.

Let the birds be freeeeee!

Cabinet · 07-31-2012, 08:58 AM

I'd say you hire someone to...neutralize them...

No but really, um...is there some kind of deterrent you can use?

axxessdenied · 07-31-2012, 09:03 AM

Gun.

Problem. Solved.

If you don't want to shoot them, get a super loud air horn and chase the ....ers whenever they come near your property!

Adam Of Angels · 07-31-2012, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murdstone

Get a pet wolf.

I think peacocks are wonderful, but this man gave the award winning piece of advice.

Stealthdjentstic · 07-31-2012, 09:12 AM

Or, a ferocious german shepherd, which is practically a wolf. He will guard your gear from theft too!

They are masters of disguise as well, hell mine even tried to blend in with the parrots.

Adam Of Angels · 07-31-2012, 09:16 AM

Pooluke41 · 07-31-2012, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealthdjentstic

Or, a ferocious german shepherd, which is practically a wolf. He will guard your gear from theft too!

They are masters of disguise as well, hell mine even tried to blend in with the parrots.

Excellent idea, we have five german shepards in our home and I've never seen any peacocks get in.

Murdstone · 07-31-2012, 10:26 AM

For real though I think there's a device people put in their yards that emits a really high frequency sound that drives animals away.
Contact O4P.

nostealbucket · 07-31-2012, 10:38 AM

I have peacocks on my farm (I don't own them). They're assholes. Don't eat them. Peacock tastes like shit.
I've found an effective way of dealing with them would be: 1. A dog. It doesn't matter what kind. It just has to be moderately large. I have a black lab. Works all the time.
2. A simple airsoft gun. Unless its like 370 fps, it won't hurt them. It just freaks them out. They'll learn after a while.
3. Kill them. Breed foxes. Peacocks are a waste of space in the end.

Nile · 07-31-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murdstone

For real though I think there's a device people put in their yards that emits a really high frequency sound that drives animals away.
Contact O4P.

This is probably the only reliable method without causing trouble.

Xaios · 07-31-2012, 11:07 AM

Someone had to.

ZEBOV · 07-31-2012, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nostealbucket

Pee cock tastes like shit.

Fixed!

Grand Moff Tim · 07-31-2012, 05:40 PM

Sounds like bulldogs worked for the previous tenant. Pick up a couple of your own. The peacock problem will go away, plus D'AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!

nostealbucket · 07-31-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ZEBOV

Fixed!

Thanks for your concern... But I think thats ASS cock your talking about. And none of that prolapsed colon bullshit.
Everyone knows pee cock tastes like pee!

Silly billy.

ilyti · 07-31-2012, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murdstone

For real though I think there's a device people put in their yards that emits a really high frequency sound that drives animals away.
Contact O4P.

If a dog is not an option, this is probably your best choice.

Although I would like to add that it seems strange to me that all those places you called basically laughed at you. Not entirely professional.

Eric Christian · 08-01-2012, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilyti

Although I would like to add that it seems strange to me that all those places you called basically laughed at you. Not entirely professional.

One of the people I talked to said there are several other flocks of peacocks around Portland so it wouldn't surprise me if they get lots of calls. I think everyone in the government is probably fatigued by the calls every week so its my perspective that they pretty much just think "here we go again"...

highlordmugfug · 08-01-2012, 08:39 AM

.... the po-leez, kill them all. That inconsiderate bitch will run out of money eventually.

EDIT: Says the vegan.

EDIT AGAIN: Seriously though, if they keep coming on your property and causing damage, call someone and get them to fine the shit out that dumbass lady. Her birds, her responsibility.

Eric Christian · 08-01-2012, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highlordmugfug

EDIT AGAIN: Seriously though, if they keep coming on your property and causing damage, call someone and get them to fine the shit out that dumbass lady. Her birds, her responsibility.

Thats just the thing. There is no "someone" to call. Every single law enforcement agency and government agency has basically ignored and brushed off my complaints about these birds. Apparently there are no State, County or City rules that apply to them.

Xaios · 08-01-2012, 06:24 PM

Then you must act...

7 Strings of Hate · 08-01-2012, 08:07 PM

I'd advize you to rise above. I dont know specifically what that means. It just sounds like some shit Martin Luther King would tell you and sounds richous dude.

I actually grew up next door to a farm, and had flocks of turkeys, peacocks, and guinee hens comming though my yard all the time when i was young. I actually thought it was ....ing awesome, but then again, they wernt ....ing any of my shit up.
Get some black cats(the firecrackers) and light a pack everytime they come around and scare the shit out of them.
Or one of those air horns.

Necris · 08-01-2012, 08:22 PM

I think it would be awesome to live around Peacocks personally (I'm a crazy bird person myself though).

Here's a papmphlet about dealing with peacocks

http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/pea...bsite._pdf.pdf
From another source on the internet.

Quote:

We have peacocks in our neighborhood in Titusville, who have been there for more than 20 years -- long before any of our homes. They deserve to remain there and live peacefully. Besides, they make good watch 'dogs', and they eat bugs and snakes.

A few tips for peaceful co-existence:

1. DO NOT feed peafowl in your yard!
You might think that you are helping them, but you are setting them up for disaster. Your neighbors, or next homeowners to your home, might not tolerate their hanging around and take drastic steps to remove them.(If Animal Services removes them, they will kill them.) Most neighborhoods have plenty of natural food for the birds, who will graze through your yard naturally.

2. Pecking Cars: The birds are not pecking your car, they are investigating the other peacock that _they_ see (themselves) in the reflection of your car.
A. Place a car cover or an old fitted sheet over your car to eliminate the reflection.(Cover will have added benefits, as well.)
B. Place a mirror -- such as inexpensive full-length mirror you can buy at any discount store or thrift shop -- in a wooded area away from your house. They will prefer that and provide you with lots of laughs.
C. Strategically place a motion-sensor sprinkler device (such as the Scarecrow from Contech - Contech Products - Contech Enterprises Inc. ) near your car.

3. Keeping peacocks (and cats, dogs, deer, rabbits) out of yard/garden:
A. Do not keep pet food, wild birdseed, or squirrel food outside.(This will keep raccoons away, as well.)
B. Strategically place a motion-sensor sprinkler device (such as the Scarecrow from Contech - Contech Products - Contech Enterprises Inc. ) in your yard/garden.
C. String fishing line (monofilament) around sensitive areas of the yard.
D. Place a mirror in wooded area away from your house.

4. Keep peacocks from eating your plants and flowers:
Peacocks eat lots of things that you probably don't want around your house (cockroaches, other insects, snakes -- especially rattle snakes).
A. Plant flowers that they don't like instead. See the City of Arcadia, CA, brochure about peacocks for a list of flower/plant DOs and DON'Ts: http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/peacock_pamp...

4. The noise!
Peafowl, mostly peacocks, are quite vocal and more sensitive to disturbances during mating season (spring). Buy earplugs and enjoy the plumage show!

The City of Arcadiar brochure is a great source for general information about peacocks and tips for peacefully co-existing with them.

Respect wildlife...they have natural rights too.

Good luck with them.

Xaios · 08-01-2012, 08:59 PM

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Then you must act...

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ZEBOV · 08-01-2012, 09:08 PM

Hehe... peacocks.

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Eric Christian SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Peacocks... We moved into a house in the same town a couple miles from our other place and guess what there is a flock of "feral" Peacocks that randomly roam around the neighborhood. They were cute for about the first hour and now we've figured out that they're basically just fancy looking Turkeys that make a hideous skreeching noise. So, the back story is some crazy bird lady several houses down bought a breeding pair here 10 years ago and they multipled up to like 20+ and then some guy from Texas moved in nearby and got sick of their shit and killed all of them. So dingbat broad buys another breeding pair and now theres like 10+ of them and of course she feeds the stupid things in her backyard every evening. Its quite the spectacle really. And of course the entire neighborhood is divided. Some people hate them, some love them. I'm still kind of neutral on them at this point, however I just want them off my roof and out of my yards thats all. At first they stayed off the property because apparently the previous tenants had a couple bulldogs. Now they've figured out that the bulldogs are gone and they're decimating my wifes prized rare plant collection that took years to grow. So at first wife and kids thought they were cool but now they basically hate them. Again, I could really care less but I have to find a solution. So I contact the "government" and of course I get the runaround. First I call the Clackamas Sherrif's Office and they basically laugh at me and say theres nothing they can do cause all they do is catch dogs. They do tell me that when the peacocks are on my property they belong to me but they can't tell me what I can or can't do once I catch them. So I call the Oregon State Police and they pretty much tell me to stop wasting their time and call Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Invasive Species Division. That guy is pretty cool but tells me that peacocks are actually "fowl" and they fall under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Dept. of Agriculture. So I call them and they laugh at me and tell me to call the City of Lake Oswego. I call them and they say even though you have a city address you're actually in unincorporated Clackamas County so call them... lol... so at this point I call the Sherrif again and tell them this story and again they say sorry theres nothing they can do except maybe go to a county commmisioners meeting and file a motion or some bullshit. Then they tell me to call the Zoo. So I'm like what have I got to lose, call the Zoo. The guy is real friendly but laughs his ass off when I ask him if they can come pick the peacocks. He says no thanks the Zoo got rid of all of their peacocks but he won't tell me why but he keeps snickering. So bottom line me here folks. I need some ideas that don't involve me roasting these juicy succulent creatures on my BBQ basted with a Cajun sauce. I need a clean lawful solution to make these things just go away so I can practice and record in peace in my new studio and my wife can have her plants unmolested. And no, a dog is not an option. @zeaoth I just shoved the damn p/u into the cavity. I forced that shit. It works. @DTo8 Does every 8strings buzzes on the low strings? @MatthewLeisher I'd take a dump on a 6505 if the Axe FX asked me to.

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avenger SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 1,645 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Id say having wild peacocks in the neighborhood would make for great drunken/grassy entertainment. Let the birds be freeeeee!

07-31-2012, 08:58 AM	#4
Cabinet :O Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Deutschland Posts: 1,069 Thanked: 50 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd say you hire someone to...neutralize them... No but really, um...is there some kind of deterrent you can use?

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Murdstone C34H47NO11 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: State College, PA Posts: 836 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For real though I think there's a device people put in their yards that emits a really high frequency sound that drives animals away. Contact O4P. ilyti, avenger and Metal_Webb like this.

07-31-2012, 10:38 AM	#11
nostealbucket aint no gahdam woman Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 879 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have peacocks on my farm (I don't own them). They're assholes. Don't eat them. Peacock tastes like shit. I've found an effective way of dealing with them would be: 1. A dog. It doesn't matter what kind. It just has to be moderately large. I have a black lab. Works all the time. 2. A simple airsoft gun. Unless its like 370 fps, it won't hurt them. It just freaks them out. They'll learn after a while. 3. Kill them. Breed foxes. Peacocks are a waste of space in the end. ilyti and Eric Christian like this. I have a MINIWHALE! shirt now. Epic shirt is epic.

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Grand Moff Tim Some call me... Tim Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cheongju, SK Posts: 3,570 Thanked: 61 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sounds like bulldogs worked for the previous tenant. Pick up a couple of your own. The peacock problem will go away, plus D'AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! "We must not indulge in unfavorable views of mankind, since by doing it we make bad men believe they are no worse than others, and we teach the good that they are good in vain." - Walter Winchell "There is no hole in your life small enough to be filled in by Youtube praise." - Chris Bucholz "It is important to be a Jedi." - Mika

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Xaios Foolish Mortal Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nimbus III Posts: 6,441 Thanked: 128 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Then you must act... Revenge is a dish best served with nice biscuits. ALL HAIL DJOD, MASTER OF THE SSO NEGAVERSE

08-01-2012, 08:07 PM	#22
7 Strings of Hate Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St.Louis USA Posts: 6,769 Thanked: 90 Feedback Score: 23 reviews	I'd advize you to rise above. I dont know specifically what that means. It just sounds like some shit Martin Luther King would tell you and sounds richous dude. I actually grew up next door to a farm, and had flocks of turkeys, peacocks, and guinee hens comming though my yard all the time when i was young. I actually thought it was ....ing awesome, but then again, they wernt ....ing any of my shit up. Get some black cats(the firecrackers) and light a pack everytime they come around and scare the shit out of them. Or one of those air horns.

08-01-2012, 09:08 PM	#25
ZEBOV Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suburbs of Memphis, TN Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 38 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Hehe... peacocks. Necris likes this.

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