Pinoned my first baby today.....

[azhenhouse]

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No, you won't need to pinion the duck. The only duck breeds that can fly are Mallards, and Muscovys.

 

[jason_mazzy]

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No, you won't need to pinion the duck. The only duck breeds that can fly are Mallards, and Muscovys.

That is not an entirely true statement. If you meant the only ducks thy fly migratory patterns for long distance you would be much more correct. I clip my khakis wings because they can fly. Not far but definitely far enough to get over the fence. I find they fly better at a lighter weight, such as when they are juveniles. But never the less they can fly short distances. So if u have a dog or predator problem that you need to keep your duck penned, use high fences or clip their wings.

 

[Stormy Autumn]

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No, you won't need to pinion the duck. The only duck breeds that can fly are Mallards, and Muscovys.

That is not an entirely true statement. If you meant the only ducks thy fly migratory patterns for long distance you would be much more correct. I clip my khakis wings because they can fly. Not far but definitely far enough to get over the fence. I find they fly better at a lighter weight, such as when they are juveniles. But never the less they can fly short distances. So if u have a dog or predator problem that you need to keep your duck penned, use high fences or clip their wings.

I think it depends on the individual duck. I have a runner and a cayuga, and neither one can get more than a foot or so off the ground.

 

[DuckDuckDuckGoose]

Thanks for your respons's AZHENHOUSE and Jason_Mazzy-

I guess I will cross that bridge when I get there. They are free range and locked up at night. So.........At least I know he won't fly off for the Winter and never come back Thanks