Every year we watch the growth and removal of the most magnificent feathers in nature... the male peafowl display feathers. And every year I try to remember when the peak is; and I believe it's February 1st. They start to grow late fall, and are short but growing in January, but by February 1 they are HUGE and magnificent. In fact, other than Hooky (our favorite), we name the male peafowl names like Big Tail, Huge, and Mega... because the feathers are really that amazing!
Why do we note a peak of the feathers? Because after the peak (this year, over the last couple of weeks) we notice a feather or two here and there. After the peak, they fall our during normal grooming from now until the summer when they're all gone. Peacock guys, time to impress the ladies is NOW!
