Chapter 592: The Protective Tail

On the way to the birdhouse, the chat was buzzing with discussions.

"I want to visit the zoo in person and see the green peafowls and their chicks!"

"I went to the zoo two weeks ago, hoping to see the green peafowls, but the birdhouse was closed. They said it was to ensure the peafowls could breed in peace."

"Wow, that's intense!"

"6666, Director Fang is awesome!"

"Since they've hatched now, can we visit them?"

Fang Ye glanced at the chat and smiled, "The birdhouse is open for visits now. You can come and see them, but there's a limit. No more than 100 visitors at a time."

In the center of the birdhouse, a massive ficus tree stood majestically, its branches thick and lush.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled light on the verdant grass below!

Beside a clump of bushes was a shallow pit about 5 centimeters deep and 30 centimeters wide, lined with leaves.

This was the nest where the green peafowls had been incubating their eggs.

As Fang Ye approached, he immediately saw a male and a female green peafowl strolling on the lawn, pecking at the ground!

The male peafowl's legs moved one after the other like scissors, its head lowering to peck, with its crest feathers shaking continuously.

Its long tail feathers lay parallel to the ground, with some bright green strands hanging down on either side.

The slender neck was covered in fine bronze scales, transitioning to a vibrant green on the back, blending into a deep blue reminiscent of a sapphire, with a faint pink hue underneath, making it exceptionally stunning!

Even though the sunlight wasn't very strong, and the golden-green color wasn't dazzling, the peafowl still exuded an elegant and noble aura, making one think of it as the king of birds!

The female peafowl, though lacking the prominent tail, had tail feathers that were a dark green, like a deep, serene pond, adorned with fine gold patterns that shimmered as she moved, equally beautiful.

She pecked at the ground a couple of times, then tilted her head, her yellowish face glancing outward.

With her tail feathers and head turned to one side, she looked like a fairy lifting her skirt to dance, exuding an indescribable elegance and beauty.

Although the viewers had seen green peafowls before, they couldn't help but be amazed and impressed by their beauty.

"Green peafowls are so ethereal! How can a bird be this beautiful?"

"The changing colors of their feathers are mesmerizing."

"Both male and female green peafowls are stunning."

"Where are the baby green peafowls? Didn't you say they were born? Are they still in the nest?"

Fang Ye laughed, "They're right by their parents' feet. Take a closer look."

"Wow, there they are!"

"Huh? I didn't see them at first."

By the feet of the green peafowls were several small, grayish chicks, about the size of newly hatched chicks.

They were fluffy, like dandelions growing on the grass, or as if they were covered in dirt, making them quite inconspicuous!

They were closely following their parents, mimicking their pecking behavior.

Sometimes, they would bump into their parents' legs, stumbling and quickly moving aside.

One particularly amusing chick stood in front of its mother. As the mother peafowl lifted her leg to move forward, the chick took several quick steps forward but couldn't get out of the way.

It ended up being pushed forward by its mother's long legs, flapping its wings in a panic before finally hopping aside.

It looked clumsy yet adorable.

Lan Li zoomed in with the camera, and the viewers could finally see clearly!

"Wow, are these really green peafowl chicks? They don't look much like their parents, haha. Did they get switched?"

"They look just like regular chicks!"

"They're even less cute than chicks. Chicks are fluffy yellow balls when they hatch, very cute. But they lose their cuteness as they grow."

"They look more like quail chicks!"

"Haha, these little peafowls are quite amusing!"

Fang Ye explained, "No mix-up, they're the real deal! It's common for young animals to look plain to help them avoid predators."

The mother peafowl pecked frequently, while the father peafowl occasionally lifted his head proudly, strutting past the chicks.

"Kids, daddy's right here!"

Suddenly, the father peafowl raised his head alertly, looking towards the visitors.

Sensing danger, he puffed up his chest and let out a loud call, "Ah-oh~ Ah-oh~"

The little peafowls, who were pecking alongside their mother, immediately raised their heads upon hearing the warning and scurried back, hiding under their father's long tail feathers.

The father peafowl stood proudly, his chest puffed out, his eyes sharp as he watched the visitors, assessing any potential danger. His long tail feathers sheltered the chicks, looking like a super protective dad.

The mother peafowl was also on high alert, looking around cautiously.

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"Who's thinking of messing with my kids?"

The chicks huddled under their father's tail feathers, crouching low and staying still, neatly lined up.

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"So scared, daddy protect us!"

In reality, a sign urging civilized behavior was posted nearby, and the visitors were quiet, simply watching and not making any noise.

However, the chicks had just hatched recently, and the peafowl parents were much more nervous than usual during this stage.

"Wow, this is so cute!"

"These little peafowls are too adorable!"

"Under daddy's tail is the safest place! It can shield them from wind and rain!"

"What a warm and loving family."

The viewers were charmed by the scene, their hearts melting with affection!

After observing for a while and sensing no immediate danger, the father peafowl resumed his normal activities, taking a step forward and pecking at the ground.

The chicks, seeing their father's tail feathers move, hesitated for a moment before following.

As soon as they caught up, the tail feathers moved again.

This time, the chicks realized that the danger had passed.

They scattered around their parents, happily pecking at the ground.

Watching the peafowl parents with their chicks was a rare and delightful sight!

"Although the little peafowls are a bit plain now, they bring so much joy!"

"Peafowls flying southeast, pausing every five miles! I hope to see their beautiful figures in more places in the future."

"Breed more! The crested ibis population grew from 7 to 5000. With 4 green peafowls, the director can easily breed 500, with a super multiplier effect."

"Hahaha! Let's hope so."

"I just made a small donation to help protect these beautiful green peafowls. It's not much, just a few bucks."

Seeing the chat, Fang Ye gave a thumbs up, "Here's a little red flower for you! Every bit counts. As long as you understand the importance of protecting them and take action, that's already great!"