A peacock arrived at Tom Walne's farm near Copdock, Suffolk, on Monday, according to major media reports. Initially, the peacock got along with the chickens at the farm, but it later chased the cockerel and caused disruption to the chickens, as reported by multiple sources. According to BBC News, Tom Walne described that on Tuesday morning, the peacock became agitated when the chickens were let out, flying at them and separating the cockerel from the hens.
He added that the peacock chased the cockerel all over, leading to its capture and securing in a pen, as confirmed by major media. A friend of the Walnes posted a message on Facebook to find the peacock's owner, but no leads were found, according to major media. The peacock was reportedly found at a nearby farm, and that farm's owners were pleased to get rid of it, as Tom Walne told BBC News, noting they had a peacock that turned up unannounced.
On Tuesday morning he was still here and when I let the chickens out he just went loopy.
The peacock was taken to Easton Farm Park near Woodbridge on Thursday, and if it settles there over the next few days, it is likely to stay, according to major media. Tom Walne, known locally as Farmer Tom and aged 92, expressed mixed feelings about the bird, telling BBC News it would be nice to have a peacock on his land but he could not keep it if it chased his chickens away. The original owner of the peacock remains unknown, and it is unclear why the peacock left its previous location or how it initially arrived at the farm.
Specific stress the peacock experienced during the ordeal has not been detailed, and whether it will permanently stay at Easton Farm Park depends on its adjustment in the coming days.
He flew at the chickens, eventually he separated the cockerel from the hens and he chased the cockerel.
He chases the cockerel all over everywhere so we've had to shut him up.
Sandy's made lots of phone calls because we were told he was found at the farm over yonder.
The outcome of that was yes they did have a peacock there and they do reckon this is the [same] one. He turned up there unannounced and they were pleased to get rid of him.
He's a nice looking bird and it'd be nice to say, 'Well I've got a peacock down there on my land', especially when I come here, sit and watch the chickens, and the wild birds. But I can't have him here if he's going to chase my chickens away.