peanut12 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I get ten ex-batts tomorrow and was just wondering whether you need to clip their wings, or even if you can - do you have to wait as their feathers are growing back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 usually the BHWT peeps do it, they'll also clip their toe nails and give them a basic health check. You can always ask on the day if it's been done and if not, someone on here can advise you how to do it I'm sure. Have a great day t'row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 they should be fine, please don't worry about wing clipping, they will be very unused to life outside. Please speak to your rescue co-ordinator for more advice. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut12 Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 cheers folks, can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chili pepper Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I homed 3 ex batts last April and 4 more this weekend. My 3 last year have never had their wings clipped and have never tried to fly ( I dont think they know they can!!!) Between myself and my neighbour is a 4' fence, they have never attempted to fly over this. I think you should just play it by ear, if they start to flap and fly too high then maybe you will have to clip, but most ex batt owners I know do not clip and this have never been a problem. Best of luck tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 ours already had their wings clipped when we got them but I'm playing it by ear to see, now their feathers have grown back, if they try and take off. We have 6 foot fences so I'm hoping we'll be okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Can't be any worse than my Gytha - she managed to fly onto the eglu run today despite having such tiny wings she seems to defy the laws of aerodynamics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...