What is a peacock's favorite snack?

[KaleIAm]

The short story is that I'd like to buy some delicious treats for our neighbor's peacock. I know for my ducks that snack would be mealworms. Is there an equivalent for a peacock?

The long story is that we went to our neighbor's fenced backyard yesterday for socially distance dog playdate. My well mannered duck protection dog flabbergasted us all by chasing their peacock. Everything was fine, I called my dog to me immediately and put him on a leash. But I still feel horribly and want to express that further by giving their bird a special gift. Their bird shouldn't have been afraid in his own backyard and it is my fault, so I'd like to give him a gift to try to make it right. Thankfully our neighbors have forgiven me.

I don't know anything about peafowl and what they eat.

 

[black_cat]

I was told on another thread that they like banana. I don't own peafowl either, but I"m also trying to befriend some.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Not sure how good it is, but the peacock at the zoo here always steals granola bars, so maybe oatmeal?

 

[KsKingBee]

We give ours raw peanuts but in small amounts. They can be found in the wild bird food section of most farm stores. Once they get used to them by tossing a few on the ground we will offer them one at a time by hand.

 

[Chickichickichoo]

We give ours blueberries, cantaloupe, papaya and even bell peppers. I would say the blueberries and papaya are their favorite, they go crazy for the seeds in the papaya.

 

[KaleIAm]

Thank you very much everyone! I will have to prepare an apology basket with a little of everything for this peacock. That's sure something I never thought I would be saying or doing. That's my life since I got involved with poultry, "Sweetheart, can you hold this duck for me while I apply ointment to her butt?"

 

[ackie]

They like mealworms too.

 

[KaleIAm]

They like mealworms too.

Oh awesome!! I've already got 2 pounds! I'll add a big baggie into my apology basket. That guy deserves it.

 

[black_cat]

Oh awesome!! I've already got 2 pounds! I'll add a big baggie into my apology basket. That guy deserves it.

Is this going to be nicely arranged like a gift basket? I'd LOVE to see pictures.

 

[KaleIAm]

Is this going to be nicely arranged like a gift basket? I'd LOVE to see pictures.

Oh I'm going all out. I'm even writing the peacock, named Penrose, a card. As in, Dear Penrose, please accept my sincere apologies for the unacceptable behavior of my pitiful canine.