emilywynch Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 My two chickens arrived yesterday. I live in barn conversion surrounded by fields. I can't decided whether or not to clip their wings. It was suggested to me that unclipped they will be able to fly out of the way of any daytime predators whilst wandering. However, I'm concerned that unclipped they may wander to far. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 No idea really... I clip mine as I don't want them hopping and flying off into neighbouring fields etc. Plus the road! Not sure how far a "free range" chicken would actually travel! I'm afraid nothing is really protection against a fox... they're too bloomin quick and stealthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melcotton Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 mine are clipped too but we have closer neighbours. I have heard of some chickens flying up into trees to roost and not wanting to come down Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 We've only clipped the feathers on one of chickens, and that was becuase she managed to fly to the top of a very high hedge, in an attempt to get into next doors garden (thay had grass left, ours was decimated ). I suppose it depends on ifyou want to kkep them within a specific area, fenced off, or if you are happy for them to wander freely. It should probably become obvious pretty quickly if you actually need to clip them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I have never done any of mine Thankfully I have never had any trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 To be honest, Paola - I had never even considered clipping the wings og ours until Hillary made her bid for freedom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilywynch Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 Thanks for all the replies, will let you know what I decide and how they get on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
