can babys jump over run fence?

[n2thestorm5032]

so I have to Buff Orpingtons and they are going on to a week and a half old, and right now they can probably jump about 1/2 foot to probably a foot, and my run fence is 4 foot high is that high enough! this is my first time with chickens so I am new, and I think later on in the summer, is to build a run that has a box frame with chicken wiring if you all know what I mean!!

 

[AllChookUp]

I've seen my two-week-old Orps and Wyandottes jump pretty high. I covered my brooder run with wire, partly so they can't get out, but even more so predators can't get in. More for peace of mind than anything.

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

Umm that will NOT be high enough in a few weeks (maybe sooner). Mine are 6 weeks and are VERY close to clearing a 6 1/2 foot fence. They would clear a 4 foot fence with NO problem. Were going to be getting netting REAL soon.

 

[Davaroo]

Clip their wings at any point in their development when it seems they are too good at flying.
Get them used to it early.

 

[n2thestorm5032]

when should I clip their wings, I really don't want to clip them because I don't them to hate me if I mess up but if it comes to that... I will, not what can I do to make better of the run?? I don't want to tear it down and make a new one, so I could add on to make it higher or I can add a roof somehow, will netting make a good roof, if so what kind of netting fish netting... ??? thank you so much

 

[n2thestorm5032]

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[Davaroo]

They wont hate you. They dont know how to hate.

As soon as they are worrying you with their flying then you should clip. There is a sticky on BYC in the Learning Center on how to do it.