veggiemad Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Hello everyone. Our new ex batts are alot more flighty than our first few, so I think we are going to need to clip their wings before I can let them FR, as looking at how high they flap in the WIR, they will easily get over the omlet netting. However, its been a long time since my hen course and I dont feel very confident to clip them now. If anyone lives near me - Coventry CV4, and would be happy to help me clips 7 hens wings, in exchange for tea and cake, me and DH would be very grateful. Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Sorry, too far from me, but this might help? http://www.omlet.co.uk/guide/guide.php?view=Chickens&cat=Chicken+Care&sub=wing+clipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambles Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 There's a poster called kenilchick from kenilworth - might be worth a search and pm? I'm not planning to go to kenilworth for a while but if you're still stuck in a few weeks pm me and I'll drop in on my way to mum's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I can pop up and help but it wont be till the weekend as I have a long working week, if you dont find anyone sooner or closer just let me know and I will pop up on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlehenny Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I don't live near enough, sorry but a word of reassurance. We recently bought 2 POL warrrens and had to clip their wings. It was really, really easy!! I held her, wrapped in an old towel, with the wing to be clipped out. You then fan it out and I got my lovely OH to cut about an inch or so off end. It was done in seconds Do you have a friend who could hold them while you clip? I was really nervous at first but now wouldn't hesitate to do it. Why not try with one and see how you get on? I think you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Ive never clipped my hens wings.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
