I had to run into town today, to finish some errands. When I got back, I found the ranch’s peacock family strutting around the front of the trailer. The three chicks have grown since I first came to the ranch.
I don’t usually see His Flashiness with the family, but today they were all out strolling together. His train feathers continue to grow out, so he’s definitely getting back to showing that off somewhat.
The chicks, which now more clearly seem to all be females, are almost as large as their mother. That’s Lady Flash in the background, while the girls are checking me out as I was taking pictures.
The whole family were quite amiable and unconcerned about my proximity. Lady Flash lets the girls explore and wander as they wish, it seems, but she keeps an eye on them. His Flashiness seems to take pride in his family.
He does of course strike poses, especially to show off his train. It may still be in the process of growing out, but he certainly has enough to convey his sense of royalty now. I haven’t actually seen him spread it yet, however.
Except for the fact that it’s actually a Tuesday, this visitation struck me as being similar to a family out for a Sunday afternoon stroll in all their finery. It’s an entertaining touch to the ranch life in the middle of December.
I’ve always been attracted to peacocks, though I had only rarely been around them. Having this family here on the ranch has been quite a treat for me.
