How many chickens in Eglu Cube

[WitchHazel]

Hi, I have two littlees - a 13 week old Cream Legbar and a 14 week old Welsummer. I've had them for a week, and so far they've not been allowed out of the Eglu run. I don't want to let them out for a bit longer, simply because once they've experienced a bit of freedom (albeit within netting) there will be no going back.

 

Whilst moving the Eglu and its Run to a completely different part of the garden today, the Welsummer escaped. We caught her fairly easily (strategic use of netting), but I was surprised at how high up she managed to "fly".

 

So, I was wondering whether I sh/could clip their wings, or whether they are too young and their wing feathers aren't well enough developed yet.

 

Does anyone know?

[mrs chook]

Hi

 

I'm in the same situation at the mo (2x15 week olds). I suppose it would be ok to do it now. I am going to do mine soon but just want them to get a bit braver first.

 

As they have quite developed feathers, and you only trim the ends-I don't see it could be a problem.

 

Someone else may be along soon with more 'littley' experience.

 

I've done my older girls ones from a bit after coming into lay.

 

Good luck

[Egluntyne]

I can't see it being a problem at 15 weeks.

 

It might be worth gttting someone to hold them whilst you cut.

 

Follow the advice on the links **here** and you won't go far wrong.

[charliechick]

Hello,

 

We clipped ours 2 days ago and they are 16 week now, we did it as we were letting them out the day after and I know what u mean about only being little but they seem to 'take off' a little bit. Its not high but it worries us though.

 

Charliechick xx

[WitchHazel]

Thanks for the replies. I'll wait til 15 weeks, unless we have any problems earlier.

[Steve.]

Our youngest chicken can hop with minimal effort from the ground into the cube. Hardly any wing action. Very impressive. Will fatten them all up before letting them out,