Peafowl Wing Clipping

Hold the bird with a firm grip on both legs.

Open up the wing to be clipped to expose

the flight feathers.

Wire cutters or sharp scissors are used to

cut the feathers.

Cut one feather at a time, using the small

tertiary feathers as a guide.

Use the tertiary feathers as a guide to prevent

cutting too close to the wing bone.

Continue cutting across the wing.

Wing feathers will grow back in 4-5 months.

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