Five peafowl in Royston have been given a new home at Bag End Farm thanks to a group effort from the public.
One mother peahen and her four chicks - including one male - had been residing in the Corvus Close area of Royston since last summer.
The family of peafowl (the collective name for peacocks and peahens) had gained considerable attention on Facebook.
They were captured and relocated last month after a deal was brokered between residents and Bag End Farm owner Charlotte Page, with support from North Herts Council.
Cllr Matt Barnes, who facilitated the agreement, said: "It is fantastic that we have managed to resolve this situation.
"Whilst the birds are attractive to many people, they were unfortunately also causing a number of problems in the area – digging up gardens, scratching cars, fouling on the pavement and making noise at unsociable hours."
"I am very grateful to Charlotte from Bag End Farm for all her efforts, and to the many residents who helped us as we traced their location across the town over recent weeks.
"It is a great relief that they are now safely reunited on the farm. This is the best outcome for all involved."
Bag End Farm, which is just outside Royston, operates as a not-for-profit organisation, and specialises in rescue birds - working alongside Chicken Rescue UK.
To make a donation to the farm and the upkeep of the peahens, go to https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/delaney2014.
The charity supports itself through egg sales, and any donations go straight to the farm to help mend shed roofs, maintain housing and general maintenance.
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A six-foot fence is currently being built around the perimeter of the farm to enable the safety and privacy of animals in its care.
Other animals at the farm include Crystal the emu, Moolificent the cow, goats Doris, Vincent and Robyn, Winnie the pig, Del Boy the alpaca, cockerels Dwayne and Henry and Rango the beakless chicken.
Charlotte said: "I am very happy that we have been able to give the birds a new home. They will be safe and well looked after here with us."
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