Easter Eggers - Quiet, Friendly and Easy-to-Manage?

[Cynthia12]

Is it common practice to clip the wings of pullets? I was hoping to get away with not doing it. The hens will be in a chicken tractor 90% of the time; for the remaining 10%, they will free range the backyard when we are home and in the backyard. The neighbors are friendly and I suspect won't mind if a hen flies over the fence.

Also, do you think it is common for hens to fly over fences to go explore other areas or would they more likely stick with their flock and stay close to their source of food?

Not everyone does. Let them go. See what happens. . Clip, if necessary!