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Peacock and Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by MsLiz, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. MsLiz

    MsLiz Junior Member

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    Our neighbor's male peacock comes over, walks around and around my blue Pruis. I have to chase him away. Anyone else have this problem? How do I keep him away? I don't want him pecking at my car causing chipped paint!

    Liz
     
    #1 MsLiz, Apr 25, 2012
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  3. MsLiz

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    I did use a BB gun to no avail. Don't want to kill him......he is beautiful and the neighbors don't shoot my guineas.

    Liz
     
    #3 MsLiz, Apr 25, 2012
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    get a motion sensor sprinkler. they sell them at hardware stores.
     
    #4 V8Cobrakid, Apr 25, 2012
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    GSW PRIUS POWER

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    Paint ball gun? Use matching colors if you like or experiment. :) Kidding MsLiz!
     
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    Silver bullit Right Lane Cruiser

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    Have you discussed this with your neighbor? A good neighbor wouldn't want their bird to damage your property. Hopefully a peaceful solution is possible.
     
    #6 Silver bullit, Apr 26, 2012
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    Yes, the Prius peacock pecking problem is a real peccadillo that has been widely discussed in many Prius forums. And you certainly posted in the right one because peacock pecking can be a real maintenance issue for sure if it gets out of hand. All I can say is to try a few Google searches and you should hit on your answer in short order. Good luck with your bird.
     
    #7 dianeinreno, Apr 26, 2012
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    Yep, very common problem around here too Diane. :)

    My theory is that it's due to the similarity of the Prius shape to that of a peahen.
     

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  9. MsLiz

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    I'm hoping breeding season will be over soon and he will stop seeing my car as competition.

    Liz
     
    #9 MsLiz, Apr 26, 2012
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