The Covingtons bought their first peacocks in the late 1960’s from a couple living near Abilene.   After a few days of living in the chicken house, the peacocks were released to make the farm home.  Immediately the male flew away.  He was located several weeks later on a farm about a mile away.  Once back home, the peas spent several weeks in the chicken house and lot until completely acclimated to their surroundings.  Now the Covingtons own 13 peacocks.