Clipping Wings

[Rachelw/CallDucks]

Greetings Folks,

I have 9 call ducks that I have had since they were 3 days old. They are 4 weeks old now and are getting adult feathers. I am sure I have time, but can anyone advise on how to clip wings to prevent flying? These ducks will be used for herding.

Thanks!

 

[chickens really]

I herd my Call Ducks daily and they don't fly. I keep wings so mine can escape predators..

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

Only clip one wing. Here’s a video that will help you out a lot

 

[Miss Lydia]

Welcome to BYC,

Very interesting never heard of using Calls to train dogs for herding.

Here is info on wing clipping

 

[Blue Crow]

and if you don't already have some on hand some styptic powder like quick stop is a must especially if it's your first time cutting wings - blood feathers bleed like the dickens if you accidentally hit one or if you bend or break one while handling.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I don't think you would be holding muscovies like that in the video.

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

I don't think you would be holding muscovies like that in the video.

Ugh I know what you mean, there’s scars on my Arms to prove it

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Ugh I know what you mean, there’s scars on my Arms to prove it

You have muscovies?

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

I don't think you would be holding muscovies like that in the video.

Also funny how a fox had never gotten my muscovies, yet they always get the odd duck that stays in the pond at night.

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

You have muscovies?

*had* they were too much, they always broke in with the chickens and well, had a go at them.
I saw the rooster saturated one day and then we decided they had to go. They were a good laugh though. I would of put them in my giant chicken pen but I use that for selling rare breeds at the beginning of summer. Everything else is free range