Can you clip a chicken's nails?

[wordgirl]

And, with what? Would it be easier to use people nail clippers or dog nail clippers? We have one hen whose toes curve inward and so the nails don't get worn down as much as the others', and I noticed the other day they were getting a little long. Is it hard to cut a chicken's nails?

Thank you!

 

[Gonzo]

Yes you can, I'd try the dog clippers first, (the kind like siccsors) and be sure not to cut to far up.

 

[NancyinAlaska]

YES YOU CAN! Use a dog nail clipper or a dremel tool with an emery type attchment. Just stay away from the vein which is easy to see.
Good Luck! Nancy

 

[wordgirl]

Okey-dokey! When I get around to it, I'll try to remember and tell you how it goes. I am so bad at getting back to my threads sometimes!