The dark side of the prettiest bird: Everything to know about raising peafowl

There are few things more beautiful than a peacock strutting his stuff, fanning a full, bejewelled, iridescent tail. Don’t be sucked in, says Ross Lawrenson. Words: Ross Lawrenson  Additional words Nadene Hall Who: Ross and Beverley Lawrenson Land: 24ha (60 acres) Where: Te Miro, 30km east of Hamilton What: Gelbvieh cattle, chickens, ducks, doves, guinea … Continue reading The dark side of the prettiest bird: Everything to know about raising peafowl