Domestic Pet Duck what to do about flying?

[StinkyAcres]

@centrarchid conducted an experiment to see how high his chickens could fly with one wing and both wings clipped. It showed that clipping both wings was more effective.

Here is that thread if anyone is interested: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...n-containment-with-perimeter-fencing.1261276/

 

[joya250]

Yes, I've heard that some chickens can still fly if the primaries are clipped on both wings. Muscovy ducks are heavy birds that don't fly much in the first place and I've found they aren't as eager to fly over fences.

oh, thank you! Good to know! I just tried to do it by myself, but she is too squirmy so I must recruit a friend.

 

[StinkyAcres]

oh, thank you! Good to know! I just tried to do it by myself, but she is too squirmy so I must recruit a friend.

They are squirmy and very strong birds!

 

[joya250]

Just posting to give an update. I recruited a friend, and we clipped One Wing. I thought to try that first to see how it goes, and if she still can get over the fence... we will do the other.

This morning I had a scare. Before my friend arrived, Lucky flew to the top of the fence in-between my yard and the 'dangerous' neighbor yard. I was able to retrieve her, but man... it was a fright!

I really hope the clipping keeps her more grounded. Thank you all for the input.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Once you’ve done it next time hold her between your knees I kneel get my Muscovy between my knees and hold her then pull out a wing and clip if you do just one it keeps them off balance.

 

[skeeeter]

Hi, seeing as how young and slim your duck still is, yes the wing clipping was necessary.. perhaps next year, or later you won't have to clip. Some ducks get used to not flying and either just give up or feel to lazy to try anymore.