Clipping wings

[fireman]

How early can you start clipping wings? My 4 week olds are getting some good air.

 

[chicks for better health]

You probably don't need to worry about clipping wings until they are teens. Maybe 14 weeks or even a little older.

 

[spook]

I agree, also placing a screen over the top of them.

 

[KattyKillFish]

i use fine-mesh netting. keeps the hawks out and the hens in

 

[Ridgerunner]

I believe you are supposed to wait until the feathers stop growing. Until then they have blood in them. I'm just going by memory. You might do a search. Somebody who knows better may correct me.

This link is to the learning center at this site.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/LC-wingclipping.html