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Should You Clip Your Chickens’ Wings? (The Answer May Surprise You)

Sunday, March 26, 2017 22:26
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Should You Clip Your Chickens’ Wings? (The Answer May Surprise You)

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There are a lot of decisions to be made when keeping poultry, and whether or not to clip chickens’ wings to prevent the birds from flying is one of the choices that must be made.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Although clipping chicken wings does not cause harm or pain to the bird, it is always my last resort. I believe in allowing animals to retain as much of their natural state as practicable, but chicken wings do sometimes need to be clipped. Whatever your philosophy, here are some points to be considered as you make the decision that works best for you and your flock.

The reason this is a consideration at all is because chickens, of course, fly. They don’t fly very high or well or for more than short bursts at a time, but they do fly. They can clear fences, and that is where they can get into trouble. For many homesteaders, the reason for fencing is as much to keep predators and other dangers out as it is to keep chickens and livestock in. And if the chickens fly over the fence and out of their safe enclosure, the fence cannot do its job to protect them.

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  • Just a word to the wise! You DO NOT clip the feather on both wings do Just one side! That way they learn that flying causes crashes! that way you only have to clip them “Once” :wink:

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