quickcluck Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Hi guys. Am about to do the wing clipping thing. I know I should have done it long before now, but they haven't been able to come out due to many dog sitting weeks.... However the time is nigh.............. Can I ask. Do normal scissors actually cut them OK? On the first snip?? Am a bit anxious about it all to be honest...... and is the general concensus to clip the left wing? Thanks K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 There is a "How to" **here**. I would use a pair of good kitchen scissors. Tiny sewing scissors won't be up to the job. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Thanks Eglutine.................... Really must be brave, the last doggie is going next weekend so will do it after shes gone as she howling at them ALOT... poor things are desperate to get out into the big wide world... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 It makes a lovely crunching sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokbokbok Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I watched it being done by Chook Man and then when I was de-lousing etc and had them in my arms anyway - did them again myself. It is just like cutting cardboard - no biggy really . .. once you have done it once it wont fizz on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Like you, I was really nervous the first time. It really is a piece of cake and nothing to worry about. It's easiest done with 2 people - one to hold chicken securely so the other can spread the wing and do the cutting. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I clip the left wing because I found it easier to hold the chicken under my left arm with her head to the front while Hubby stretched the wing and I cut it with my right hand. However, I don't think it matters that much which wing you clip. I found this youtube video quite useful (ignore that chap with the beard who is pretty useless at holding chickens ) It does give you an idea of how easy it is and not at all painful for the bird. I was really nervous at first but if I can do it anybody can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 We did it (clip the wings that is) for the first time today, and last week my hubby wouldn't even pick a chicken up. We were nervous of cutting the wrong feathers but as I held each bird and he spread the wing out, it is really obvious which are the correct ones to cut. We used a sharp pair of kitchen scissors. Didn't think we'd have to do it yet but our two new girls flew out of their pen this morning and Dolly made it a good 15ft before she landed . Action had to be taken immediatedly but they've already started a trend. The two we had already, who have never even flapped before, have been flapping on to the top of the eglu run all day . It looks as if there's some sort sort of oldies v newbies competiton going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
