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... and from there, it's just a short flap and hop over the fence.



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If you're anything like me, you'll worry about whether clipping your chickens' wings is a good idea or not.
Does it hurt them? Is it fair? And how do you do it?
I'm here to guide you through the process and reassure you that it's likely to hurt you more than it hurts your girls!
Before we start - is clipping wings really necessary?
In the wild, chickens will use their wings for flying away from predators and getting into trees to roost.
In domestic situations, though, it's a different story. Leaving a the wings intact can mean your girls escaping, angering neighbours, your own flower garden being ruined.
But more importantly, it can mean that they fly into risky situations.
I have always been determined not to clip my flock's wings.
I don't like taking body parts away from any living thing, and I love watching the tiny wing feathers grow on the smallest of chicks in the brooder .
I also love watching their flying antics from when they were only a week or so old and they first discover they can take to the air, even though it's for a very short flight!  
And I believed that leaving their wings intact would help them fly out of the way of any predators.
What I didn't realise was that not clipping their wings would actually cause them to fly into more harm. 
Take some time to watch it, and then carry on reading for more detailed information about how to avoid problems and an update about which clippers work best .
No. some heavier breeds like the Wyandotte will never even try. They just don't have the capacity to lift their bodies off the ground - and they know it!
But chicks develop wing feathers at a very early age and will test out their ability to fly from just three or four days old.
This is one of my Sablepoot chicks at only 7 days old. See how well-developed her wing feathers are already? 
So let me be very clear about this: not every chicken will fly, but many will give it a go . After all, the grass is always greener on the other side of the coop!  
Some are great at it - Red Stars are known for it - some are too heavy - my adult Light Sussex hens would no more dream of flying than - well, flying - and some just don't want to. 
So there is no single answer for every flock. You need to know yours, and assess what is best for them.
Again, you need to make this decision for yourself. Some people simply don't want to change their chickens' bodies. That's fair enough, and I thought the same myself, until...
Well, take a look at Lulu's story and then make up your own mind.
Lulu is one of my Red Stars , and she's lucky to be alive. She flew over our six foot fence, straight into the mouth of a neighbour's dog. 
Yes it's true - the dog shouldn't have been on my land. But it was - and I'd rather have chickens with clipped wings than no chickens.
For me, this was a trial and error thing. Most information you'll read will say cut only one wing. This makes the bird unbalanced and she (or he) won't be able to fly.
When I did that, my Red Stars quickly learned how to adapt. They used their one remaining wing and developed a weird hopping / flapping motion which was enough to get them over a six foot fence from a standing start - unless they were secretly using a take-off ramp that I knew nothing about.
Now, maybe my girls are particularly intelligent (I know they are). So we removed anything that might have been helping them to get over, including a compost heap, a log pile and the lower branches of a tree - and they still got over. These are determined chickens!
The fact is that if you clip one wing and they're still flying into danger, there's not much choice. You'll need to clip the other wing as well.
Red Stars are particularly good escape artists. All mine had to have both wings clipped. None has escaped since I did that, and they're none the worse for it.
In fact, they're better off, since none of them has escaped slap bang into the mouth of a waiting neighbour's dog.
Nope. It's easy - once you get over your own "does it hurt my chickens?" fear. So let's deal with that now.
Clipping wings does not hurt your birds as long as you do it properly. And it's not hard to do it properly.
It's like cutting your own hair. Or think of it as cutting your nails. The quill you cut through is white because it has no blood supply and no nerves. So there's no feeling in it, just like your nails.
And once the wing is clipped it doesn't even look any different, since it's folded under the remaining wing feathers. So your girls won't be in the least bit embarrassed.
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Take a deep breath. The calmer you are, the calmer your chicken will be.
You're aiming to cut only the long primary flight feathers on the wing. It's easy to find them. They're longer than any of the other feathers and there are usually ten of them.
Holding your chicken firmly (but kindly!), spread her wing out. Some people suggest using the left wing but I haven't found it makes any difference.
Just before the ten long feathers you'll see one shorter one. It's at that point you need to start clipping outwards towards the end of the wing - not back towards the body.
You'll see a row of shorter feathers a few inches above the flight feathers. That's the length you need to clip the flight feathers back to. Clip to just below those feathers, don't cut into them.
Bear in mind that you will need to re-do this after your chickens have moulted - after a moult, their wing feathers will grow back.
The only thing to go wrong is if you cut 'blood feathers' - feathers which have a blood supply. They're easy to see - they're shorter than the primary flight feathers and the shaft, or quill, is dark rather than white. Keep an eye out for them.
If you follow these instructions, that just won't happen.
If by some chance you do clip the wrong feathers you'll hit a blood supply and the chicken will bleed. A lot.
If that happens, it's not difficult to manage. Just don't panic because if you do, so will your chicken. Her blood pressure will go up and she'll bleed even more.
Get some cornflour (cornstarch in the US) dip the wing in it and then apply a bit of pressure to the tip. The flour acts as a coagulant and the bleeding should stop.
If you don't have corn starch, a bar of soap will do at a push. Rub the tip of the wing in it, pinch it and again, the soap will act as a coagulant.
There's also an excellent product on the market called "Vetericyn Plus Wound and Skin Care". It's not cheap, but it's amazing for almost miracle healing of any kind of wound in a chicken. We also use it for our dogs when necessary.
When I made my video, several years ago now, I used kitchen scissors to clip my chickens' wings. Since then, I've graduated to buying a pair of good quality nail clippers which I keep specifically for the purpose. 
It stops family members feeling a little grossed out by the kitchen scissors being used for chickens and it means I'm not scrabbling around trying to find some sharp kitchen scissors when I need them quickly.
These are also particularly sharp and, because they're made for very thick human nails (I know, too much information, sorry) they cut through wing quills like butter. I also use them if ever I need to clip my flock's toenails.
If you decide that clipping your flock's wings isn't right for you, that's fine - everyone's situation is different and people have differing and sometimes very strong views about it. 
The important thing is that you take in all the information and then make whichever decision is the right one for you and for your circumstances.
There are different options available if you have a problem with your flock escaping their run, including using netting as a cover. For me, that wasn't practical - my run is huge.
If you want to know more about why I decided to do it, have a look at this page about how well some chickens can fly - and how it got one of mine into deep trouble! 

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“At what age do you clip chicken wings? Thanks!” ~ Stephanie Francis
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.
Just like an airplane must be evenly balanced on both sides to fly properly, a chicken requires symmetry also. Therefore, when you clip, you only clip one wing to throw off their balance. They will probably still try to fly but they won’t go far.
Before I explain how to clip, I must first strongly encourage you to consider if it is absolutely necessary to do so.
I believe there are some people who clip because that’s what they’ve always done. There are others who want to prevent their birds from leaving their “area” and either making themselves vulnerable to predators or they want to keep them from getting into the garden or some other such thing.
May I first suggest that you clip only if it is necessary?
Wait and see if your flock wants to roam further than the boundaries you’ve placed for them before you automatically assume that clipping is necessary.
It’s not that it hurts them; it doesn’t hurt any more that getting your hair cut (if done properly).
I ask you to consider the necessity because whenever you have to hold a bird still, it causes them stress which could diminish egg production. Whenever you go near a scared animal with sharp scissors, you create a possibility of injury. And frankly, they weren’t created that way (with a clipped wing), so if possible, leave them well enough alone.
Stephanie, to answer your question specifically, you can clip as soon as the birds have all their adult feathers and it becomes necessary.
Wing clipping is something that is not hard to do but can be difficult to explain without the aid of pictures.
Once you’ve seen it done, you’ll see how easy it can be. I’ll do my best to explain the process but it’s a good idea to have someone who is experienced show you how to do it before you try it on your own. At the least, make sure you understand exactly what I’m saying before you consider picking up a pair of scissors.
“Clipping the wings” is removing the tips of the flight feathers from one of the chicken’s wings. It can be done at any age that flight is a problem. It must be done annually, after each molt because the feathers will grow back. You’ll also want to keep an eye on your bird when it molts because sometimes clipped feathers do not drop as they should and may need a little assistance from you.
You’ll need sharp but rounded end scissors to prevent a puncture injury if your chicken gets itself all worked up and you accidentally stab it.
It’s not absolutely necessary but a willing helper will make things so much easier.
You’ll want an old towel to wrap around your chicken to keep it still.
Once you have caught your chicken (by the way, the easiest way to do this is by the legs) wrap it tightly in the towel with one wing exposed.
Your chicken will probably be a little angry with you right now, depending on its temperament and the relationship you have established. Now’s the time to talk sweetly and calmly. This process is a lot easier on both of you if the bird is not freaking out.
The feathers you will be cutting are the primary, or flight feathers.
You’ll need to completely spread the chicken’s wing out to be able to find them. They are located underneath the wing at the front. They are longer than the others and are often times a different color. Many people describe the primary feathers as looking like fingers.
It is absolutely imperative that you do not cut any new growth feathers with blood in the shaft. You should be able to tell the difference because the shaft will have a pinkish hue to it. Sometimes darker colored birds require holding the wing up to the sun to be able to clearly tell if they are new growth feathers. Cutting these feathers causes major pain to the chicken and major blood loss.
We’ll discuss what to do if you accidentally cut one of these feathers later.
You’ll want to cut 5-6 feathers about 1/3 of the way down. If you are concerned about taking off too much, start with a little; you can always come back and take off more if necessary.
Remember that you are only clipping one side because you want to throw off the bird’s balance. They can still fly this way but it takes a lot more effort and they’re more likely to just give up than exert all that effort.
When you have finished, move the scissors a safe distance away before you let the chicken go, it’s going to be in one big hurry to get away from you.
So let’s discuss the “absolutely must be avoided” possibility that you have cut a new growth feather;
I’d imagine you have a lot of blood on you and your chicken is causing quite a ruckus because it’s in a lot of pain.
Although I’m making light of it somewhat, it is a serious thing and could be fatal to your chicken if you don’t act fast. The feather shaft will act like a siphon and your chicken will loose a lot of blood quickly so you must pull out the feather to stop the siphoning effect. A pair of pliers will work for this.
Be sure to pull the feather in the direction in which it is growing.
You then need to stop the bleeding of the wound created by removing the feather. Put a good amount of cornstarch (corn flour) on the wound. It should create a seal so to speak and allow the blood to clot. Apply ample pressure to the wound with a very clean rag. If the bleeding does not stop in a few minutes, call a veterinarian quickly.
As you are gathering your supplies for clipping, I recommend including the pliers, cornstarch and clean rag mentioned above for the purpose of chicken first aid.
Well now that you all have that horrible picture in your head, let’s move on.
Like I said, clipping the wings isn’t difficult but it must be done properly.
If your chickens have flown the coop, consider why they might be leaving and if there is anything you can do to encourage them to stay put.
Is it feasible to cover the top of their living space?
Better yet, could they be leaving out of boredom and some simple fixes that they find interesting will keep them closer to home?
If it’s the garden they’re after, have you considered planting their own garden within the confined area?
Get creative and send us some solutions you come up with, I’d love to hear them.
Stephanie, thanks again for the question.
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First-time chicken owners often find themselves at a loss when they see their birds flying and escaping the coop. While chickens can’t fly like wild birds can, some chicken breeds and determined individuals can flap their wings and manage to propel themselves over fences, walls or go as high as tree branches. 
This means that flying chickens are not only a nuisance, and they can also injure themselves and get in danger with predators or angry neighbors.
The best solution to this problem is to clip your chicken’s wings. The idea can sound daunting if you’ve never tried it before, but it’s a straightforward task, and most importantly, your ladies won’t feel a thing .
This article will cover the following areas: 
By following this step-by-step guide, any chicken owner can clip their bird’s wings easily and painlessly. But first, a question we often get. 
Does clipping chicken wings hurt or harm the chicken? Clipping chicken wings does no damage to a chicken. Chicken don’t have nerves in their feathers. Unless the wings are improperly clipped and the wing’s bone is damaged, the chickens will not feel anything or suffer from any harm. It is possible to clip a chicken’s wings short enough to cause bleeding. Usually, this occurs when the quill is cut, but not the bone, and no damage is done. A chicken can bleed from a quill cut without feeling pain. 
But, if a chicken bleeds, there is a risk that either chicken or others in the flock will attack the blood spots and cause injury to the bleeding chicken. This can cause bullying among the flock and change the dynamics of the pecking order. 
Before you start clipping, gather all the necessary and optional material you’ll need. The material you’ll need to clip chicken wings include:
Possibly the most challenging part of clipping chicken wings is —catching your chicken. Some chickens are friendly and approachable, while others are more flighty and will run away when you try to catch them.
Here are some tips and tricks that can help you to catch a chicken: 
If you handle your chickens regularly, it’ll be easier to hold them.
Once you catch the chicken, handle it gently to avoid injuring it. For example, apply gentle pressure to the wings when you pick them up, Or do the pro move and snatch them by the ankles. Always make sure to watch out for claws and beaks. 
Spend a minute or two calming down the chicken . Pet the chicken softly until it stops making noise and struggling, or invert them to make them more docile. Firmly hold their body with your arm under the first wing. 
Holding your bird firmly, and look for the wing you want to clip. First, you should expose the primary feathers by holding the bird’s wing and slowly moving it away from the chicken’s body. 
Here’s what kind of feathers the chickens have: 
If you’re not sure how to differentiate the primary from the other feathers, here’s how. The primary flight feathers look different from the others. They are a different color, usually longer, and are usually around ten feathers closest to the tip of the chicken’s wing.
Another important thing to consider is whether you should clip one or two wings.
A lot of people find it enough to clip only one wing. By clipping only one wing, the bird will be off-balance because it’ll have one smaller and one longer wing, so its flying abilities will be limited. Also, the bird will find it more challeng
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