NBC is extremely intelligent, even problem solving intelligent. He does run like a raptor too, he's hilarious! I feel obligated to post this pic after that rant:
Also, some people I know know other people who have pet peacocks, but no one else's will be hand fed peanuts like I do to mine and get within literally a couple feet of him before he feels threatened. So in short, not many pet peacocks in my area
They love warmer climates so NBC puts up with our harsh winters. This is me trying to catch him to put him in the barn when it gets too cold (i.e. 0 F or less):