[novicesmallholder]

Hi,

moving our chucks to an orchard area of 1/2 acre soon, which will be fenced in with chicken fencing. Don't want them getting out so would it be an idea to clip there wings? If so what is the best way to go about it?

Cheers,

Mark

[harry]

just grab one, hold one wing outstretched and cut off all the wing feather ends about 3 inches with a pair of sharp scissors... one wing only so when they fly up they do a sort of sideways loop back down again.... some just do the flight feathers, i do all the feathers. be aware of blood feathers.   http://www.poultryconnection.com/quackers/clip-3.html

[shetlandpaul]

ive only ever done geese as i like the chuck to be able to get away. but its like nail cutting. go to far and they pour blood. but its very effective they can still clear 6-8 ft.

[doganjo]

Mine are now getting over the extra foot of wire I added so I am back to checking before I let the dogs out.  I reckon that won't ever change now unless I try 20foot high fencing

[harry]

i go the other way i dont do geese as my med / heavy breeds are to heavy to fly. got some british strain chinese, hoping for at least 50 eggs per bird. 

[shetlandpaul]

for selling or hatching. we have constant well nearly constant strong winds when they start running into the wind they get lots of lift.
i took out two for eating and dressed they came in at only3.5kg. so i will be looking out for some larger meat geese. shetland geese are quite small. any suggestions

[northfifeduckling]

I don't want to clip their wings. This way they might have a chance to get away if they get attacked during the day. the ducks can fly, but none ever got over the fence. Not let the chooks out free ranging yet! I might change my mind...

[Janette1970]

I haven't clipped the wings on my chooks. George and Mildred fly up onto the adjoining fence with next door! They then flap up to their covered over area and procede to their green house ridge!!!!! They come back after their adventure!!! They could quite easily jump over the other side of the fence but don't seem to do so!!!
Life must be too good in their pen  .

Must try to clip their wings before neighbours green house gets too covered in poop 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all you chicken lovers out there. 

[ellisr]

for selling or hatching. we have constant well nearly constant strong winds when they start running into the wind they get lots of lift.
i took out two for eating and dressed they came in at only3.5kg. so i will be looking out for some larger meat geese. shetland geese are quite small. any suggestions

I have embdens the one I hatched may 09 came in over 10lbs dressed, I was very impressed not too much fat and very tasty.