Hi Naturesparadise...you might not see the mating but listen for a "yahooooo!" noise..it's the male peacocks equivalent to a cigarette afterwards!!
The females don't show any overt interest most of the time, seeming to ignore the males but he gets them in the end!! :roll:
Still worth watching them if they disappear as there's still plenty of time, only 1 of mine has started sitting. My male is wandering at the moment but I think he's trying to find the female who's on the nest! he's not so clever as I know where it is!!!
Good luck trying to find the eggs, although it's lots of work rearing peachicks, even with a broody hen to help you!!
Judi