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[gallina man]

i have had my chickens just under a month now no eggs yet. at first they where very timid but now they seem ok taken feed out my hand . one even went on my back when i sat down . but now every time i go in the run they try to get out the door. should i clipp their wings now . i have been told they are about 5 to 6 months old. when do they have their first molt should i wait till this happens. thanks for ur help. these are my first lot of chickens. so i am very new to this but enjoying so far.

 

[Imp]

Quote:
If you feel that you need to clip their wings, do it before you let them out. You will need to repeat after they molt. Many young chickens will molt during the first year. I believe most adult chickens molt in the fall or winter depending on where they are.

Imp