I’m a little perturbed, on the white peacocks’ behalf, that the post about them [16th Nov.] seemed to go unnoticed.
They are not used to this lack of ‘ooh/aaah’ attention.
I don’t understand their attention-seeking behaviour, but I do have a grudging respect for their vanity.
Hence this second post in one day – silly really, but I think they were a little hurt by the lack of commentary.
jmgoyder 
Oooh! Aaaah!
I didn’t know such things existed.
Neither did I until I saw the ad. I’ve had them for nearly a year now – 3 of them. There were 4 but there was a dog incident. They are much shyer than the regular peacocks but, paradoxically, they do seem to strike poses all the time as if waiting for a proper photographer!
If it makes you, and the peahens, feel any better, they were the fowl of choice when I showed pics to keely, wil and Oakley (nieces/nephews). Let them know I think they are special indeed.
Welcome back to WA! I will tell the whiteys tomorrow morning.
Beautiful and elegant! Do White Peacocks fan their tail feathers?
Yes – one of the 3 must be a male because he does it all the time!
Holly cow, I have never seen a white peacock! Do you have a pic of it’s feathers all spread out. I am sure there is a word for that. I can understand how vanity can come into play. I mean look at that crown!
I’m glad I posted this reminder because obviously the original post re white peacocks went unnoticed and they were mightily miffed!
I’ll find a pic of the fantail thing but the male is still an adolescent so not that impressive yet!
Magnificent!
I’ll convey your message to them – ha!
Wow…..I never knew there was such a thing as a white peacock. Lovley shots of them. Almost looks like they’re in wedding dresses. I’m amazed. They sure are beautiful. I must have missed their 16th Nov post.
It must take ages to feed all your birds (or do they mostly scratch around in the grass & groundlitter for worms etc)?
Yes, aren’t they amazing. I think white peacocks must be quite rare so I am lucky to have found some. Re feeding, they mostly fend for themselves on grass and I just fill various containers with wheat and laying pellets. Water is the main worry especially with summer coming. I am getting a pond dug this week.
They’re lovely—so oooohhhhh!
See avian101’s link in her comment.
Hi Julie,
The white peafowls are quite beautiful! For your followers that are intrigued by the lack of color I have an interesting article that may explain the why.
http://avian101.wordpress.com/2011/06/12/do-you-know-about-leucism/
Great post you have my dear!
Thank you very much for the link!
I’ve just read your post on leucism – how fascinating. I thought they were a special breed so it’s interesting to find out that this is a condition. Of course it they were in the wild they wouldn’t stand a chance because they can’t camouflage. Thanks again for the interesting information!