HennyPenny Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Jean has started making a bee-line for our next-door neighbour's windowbox and sometimes laying an egg in there. None of the other chickens have ever tried escaping even though none of them have had their wings clipped but she is completely single-minded in her determination and we have to keep going and getting her back. Our neighbour is a very nice man, and we do keep him supplied with fresh eggs but we'd like to keep her at home! Should we try clipping her wings? Or do we just have to accept that she loves our neighbour more than us? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Depend on how your neighbour feels about it. Does he get to keep the egg? If you do decide to clip her wings don't forget to do just the one as it puts them off balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I havnt clipped any of my wings - im scared will hurt them. I do live away from other people so im fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I would definitely clip her wings - she could escape to worse places than your neighbour's window box. It doesn't hurt, as you don't actually clip the wing - just the ends of the flight feathers. If you're unsure of where to cut, either ask someone who's done it or click on "guide" above, where it is explained perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...