Barred Rock Takes Flight.

[UGchicken]

I have a barred rock pullet, about 20 weeks, who just made it on top of the 7 foot fence surrounding the run this morning. Should that even be possible? I made the fence this high so this would not happen. I don't really want to deal with wing clipping but am not opposed it it. Would stringing lines across the top of the run, say every 1 foot or so in a grid discourage flight, or just be a dangerous obstacle for the birds. What about the bird spikes you see on gutters and roof peaks?

Thanks,
Air traffic control.

 

[RoosterAddict99]

It is very possible for chickens to fly that high! I don't really want to bother clipping my birds wings either and I have avoided this by puting chicken wire over the top of the enclosure and adjoining it with zip-ties. Good luck!!!

 

[devora]

It's a temporary situation. As they get older and fatter they are far less mobile.

Just like some of us.

When she's a hen she won't be flying like that.