Clipping Chicken Wings: Why, When & How
29 Apr
“At what age do you clip chicken wings? Thanks!” ~ Stephanie Francis
Great question Stephanie.
Before we address the “when” and the “how to”, let’s look at the “why”.
If you haven’t discovered it yet, chickens can fly ;-0
It’s true they won’t soar through the air gracefully floating on the breeze but they can fly short distances. If given the opportunity, many breeds will roost in trees.
The point is this, a lot of people ask how high to build their fences to keep predators out. It may be true that a 7 foot fence will keep foxes away from the chickens but it might not keep chickens away from the foxes.
There are only two ways to keep your chickens inside an enclosed area; first you could cover the top to keep the chickens from flying over the fence. Second, you can clip their wings.
To be more accurate, you can clip their wing. (more…)



































