Clipping Peacock wings, one or both

[Clroediger]

I’ve recently inherited a matting pair of peacocks. Their enclosure is shared with two geese. This enclosure is surrounded by a larger enclosure for three dogs. I currently have the peacocks in a smaller closure with in the disclosure to introduce them to their new home. I know they can fly over my 5 foot fence into the dog area which will not be good for them. I need to clip their wings in order to keep them from going over the 5 foot fence which will ultimately be there death. My question should I Clip one wing or both. I’ve heard the argument of one wing only because they won’t be able to get any left and be off-balance. I’ve been told that if both wings are clipped they can still get enough left to get over a 5 foot fence. Is this true? What are others experience.

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC!
Even with two clipped wings they can hop over a five foot fence.

 

[Clroediger]

Oh no so I need to cover the top?

 

[casportpony]

That would be best I think.

 

[Clroediger]

What type of covering would you recommend? That of wire fencing or net ?

 

[casportpony]

What type of covering would you recommend? That of wire fencing or net ?

I think aviary netting would work.

 

[Midnightman14]

Agreed there isn't much use in clipping peafowl wings and alot of negatives.