Sentiant Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hi folks, I mentioned in my introduction about a Sussex of mine with the abilities to fly over 6ft high fencing. is this normal for a clipped bird of should I clip them shorter? They were allegedly done when I bought them but we picked them up a coueof days early and I'm thinkingth didn't get around to do It. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hiya, welcome to the forum! If you haven't already searched the internet here's a couple of links of wing clipping to help you determine if she's been done already, and how to do it if not: Instructions from BackYard Chickens Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentiant Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hi there, thanks for the reply. Well it looks like it should be obvious if they have been done or not. I'll take a gander when I get in from work, also what fruity treats go down well with the ladies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottage Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Ours love grapes. It's most amusing if you leave them whole and roll them along so they have to chase after them Ours also love beetroot leaves, lettuce and tinned corn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 My chooks will kill for sultanas and over ripe bananas. Wrinkly apples, melon and over ripe strawberries go down well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentiant Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks for the tips, I managed to forage some apples, blackberries and dandelions on the way home, I plonked them in with them to have a nibble but it seems I was beaten to the treats by some lovely Cooked cabbage, brocoly, and roast potatoes from my 4 year old boy. Still it meant I could have a quick clean up of the surrounding area and I could pick all the shavings out their water dispenser. Can't wait for more fun and games tomorrow, these ladies really put a smile on my face, I can't believe how great it is to have chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 They're the best! Welcome along and glad you're enjoying them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
