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[worms7]

is there a breed of chicken that is not flighty or doesnt fly`s well
cheers

 

[BlessedCountry6]

Not that I know of and clipping wings are very easy.

 

[Pork Pie]

Commercial hybrid production "breeds" tend to have the flying abilities of a brick

CT

 

[shortgrass]

Silkie

 

[worms7]

Thankyou I will get black star or
Similar or clip wings
Cheers

 

[shortgrass]

Just FYI....my red stars(production reds)are pro flyers and if they can't fly the 4' fence, which most do, they will fence climb.... My Wyandottes, EEs, silkies, and 50% of my BRs stay put and don't fly.


O had mentioned silkie because they CAN'T fly.... But they're worthless for eggs lol

 

[tdepointe]

Commercial hybrid production "breeds" tend to have the flying abilities of a brick

CT

This is true as a general rule but not always. I have production reds and three of the hens where flying over a six foot fence and laying regularly somewhere. I had to to increase the fence to eight feet to prevent them from flying out. I do not clip because I do let they out to free range often and want them to fly to avoid predators.