What makes a chicken coop easy to live with?

[Derwenna]

Hi,

I've searched the internet for videos of how to do this, particularly identifying where the quick is in dark claws. All I get are some very interesting recipes! Can anyone give me some pointers?

 

Thanks.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I wasn't aware you had to clip their claws . Or are they ex-batts with extra long nails?

[Derwenna]

Oddly it's just Black, my Bovans Nera; the other two seem to wear theirs down fine. I've got some big scratches when checking her over so really think it's time for a clipping before it starts to cause her problems and to stop me looking like I've been dragged through the brambles! None of them are ex-batts.

[Chucky Mama]

They shouldn't routinely need clipping. However there is a similar topic [HERE]

[The Dogmother]

As the others have said, they shouldn't need to be clipped.

 

The quick is very close to the end, so it will bleed like mad if you catch it. Best left alone unless they are ex-batts with long claws.

[Jools]

The only ones we ever clip are the over-amorous boys as they can inflict some nasty damage. It's a two person job, one to hold and one to clip, and is best done very slowly, bit by bit, erring on the side of caution. If you do clip one too close, have some wound powder (or even cornflour) at the ready to stem any bleeding and then keep them separate from the others until it's completely stopped.