No, that is a common myth and not true. The shape of the chicken egg has no effect on the gender of the chick that hatches from it. The gender of a chicken is determined by its genetics and not by the shape of the egg.
Yes, if your chicken keeps flying over a fence, trimming its wings can help prevent them from escaping. Trimming a chicken's wings involves clipping the primary flight feathers on one of its wings, which temporarily limits the bird's ability to fly.
Should one trim one wing, or both?
When trimming a chicken's feathers to prevent them from flying, it's best to trim only one wing. By trimming only one wing, the chicken will still be able to fly a little bit, but it will be off balance and not able to get very far. This method avoids causing injury to the bird, and it's also a more humane way to ensure that the chicken can still walk and run normally while keeping it from escaping over fences.
Why would trimming both wings stop it from walking normally?
Trimming both wings will not necessarily stop a chicken from walking normally. However, trimming all the primary feathers on both wings will reduce the bird's ability to jump and run effectively, which can make it temporarily more challenging for the chicken to walk normally.
Some breeds of chickens have better flying abilities than others, but none of them are particularly known for being great fliers. Chickens are generally not known for their ability to fly long distances or for extended periods of time, but they can fly short distances to escape danger or reach a high perch.
