Are peacocks human friendly?
Peacocks Are Not Friendly. Some people may want to try to pluck the beautiful feathers of a peacock which may make them feel threatened. Getting too close to them and trying to touch them may be interpreted as an attack, so it is natural that they may defend themselves.
Are peacocks naturally aggressive?
Peafowl, and peacocks especially, are known to be aggressive, fiercely territorial birds. Peahens who have laid eggs will attack anyone who gets too close to their nest, and peacocks who prefer to keep a harem of peahens to themselves when mating will attack other males when they feel encroached upon.
What are peacocks afraid of?
Peafowl are afraid of dogs. Walk your dog around the property and neighborhood. Peafowl does not like water. Water is one of the best-known deterrents for peafowl.
Are peacock feathers poisonous?
Generally not. But male peacocks of Afropavo genus produce poison which is found to be very dangerous.