Vermont couple looking for family peacock among the turkeys

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. � A Vermont woman whose family peacock ran off with a flock of turkeys says she�s hopeful to get close enough to catch it with a net.

The peacock belonging to Rene and Brian Johnson has been on the run for six weeks.

Last week, the Johnsons posted a message on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Facebook page: �My peacock has run off with the turkeys. Do you have any suggestions on how to catch the little twerp?�

Rene Johnson told WCAX-TV she thinks the bird she calls Pea was lonely so it sought turkey companions.

Johnson said Friday she got close to Pea on Thanksgiving Day, but couldn�t catch it.

Johnson said she�s worried about the cold, but she recognizes the unusual situation, which she said is �kind of funny, actually.�

Information from: WCAX-TV, http://www.wcax.com