I should imagine its like geese - the younger the better, but if you or
anyone else would like to offer me one I'm sure I could experiment!
Sheila
SH-D ArchaeoZoology
http://www.shd-archzoo.co.uk/
----- Original Message -----
From: "tpoc1" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: Archaeological Peacocks
> Steve Ashby correctly recalled peacocks at Middleton Stoney, England, in
> a rural medieval context. The reference is:
>
> Rahtz, S & Rowley, T. 1984. 'Middleton Stoney. Excavation and survey in
> a North Oxfordshire Parish 1970-1982'. Oxford University Department for
> External Studies. Birds are listed on p.111, though on a quick reading,
> I cannot sort out the exact phasing of the solitary peacock specimen.
>
> Incidentally, has anyone out there found a good way of cooking peacock?
> I have tried roasting it and slow casseroling, and neither gave a good
> result. Peacock just seems to be tasteless and tough.
>
> Terry O'Connor
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