Cut feathers

[tuner06]

I was wondering should I have my chicks feathers cut

 

[Folly's place]

WHY?

 

[debid]

I presume you are considering cutting flight feathers? They molt a few times as juveniles so it's very temporary. Flying is also good exercise and helpful to avoid predators. Better to just give them a safe habitat with a top to keep them in.

 

[SummerSaige]

I think it isn't necessary to cut chick's flight feathers this early. Like debid said, they will molt out.

 

[tuner06]

Ok thanks for the awesome info. I just wasn't sure if other chicken owners do that.

 

[debid]

I used to trim my parrot to only wing tips so she could still fly but it slowed her way down. The chickens, though, have much bigger worries than hitting a wall too hard while flying. If the neighbor's dog gets off the lead again, for instance, I want them to have a shot at escape. I know some chicken owners do it but it's generally folks with a fenced yard and neighbors who don't appreciate trespassing fowl.