feather clipping

[Threewyandottes]

hello,
I have three wyandottes that are around 7-10 weeks of age. when is it safe to clip their feathers to prevent them from flying over the wall? (the fence is 6 feet tall)

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

They generally won't go over something that high unless they can get up on something else first.

 

[aart]

when is it safe to clip their feathers

Not until they are done with their juvenile molts....at about 5-6 months old.
If you cut sooner you risk cutting the blood that's in the feather as it grows.

 

[Threewyandottes]

Yeah, thats what i was worried of - the blood

Thanks

 

[RWise]

I dont clip unless it needs to be done. IF they start going over fences, or flying to high I will clip the right wing lightly. I find it only need to be done one time and they learn where to stay.
I dont clip chicks wings, they need them.

 

[Threewyandottes]

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