Fett and Buck are peacock experts. They have authored peafowl reference books, produced peacock DVDs and served as peacock consultants. They are two of a very few people in the country who focus solely on peacocks. The birds belong to a dwindling genus, and the couple’s business, the Peacock Information Center, faces an uncertain future.
The birds, long-feathered tails dragging behind them, scamper across wooden planks high above Fett as he talks about the breeds and controversies involved with his prized poultry. A bird’s booming cry, which sounds like “yelp,” echoes from the rafters. “People always complain about how loud they are,” Fett said. “I don’t even hear them anymore.
