Sumatra flying

[S-t-o-n-e]

For anyone reading this I do not own Sumatra’s, however I am thinking about buying them and I was wondering wether the non bantam Sumatra’s could fly well, and if so where to get ones that can?

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

Why do you want them to fly? Any light breed of chicken can fly very well, my white leghorns clear a 6 ft fence with clipped wings!

 

[Gray Farms]

Yes they can fly very well. Straight up over 15 feet and can easily fly 1/4 mile without landing.

 

[Shadrach]

Hello S-t-o-n-e.
Welcome to BYC.
Yup, they fly well and they are rather fond of roosting in trees.

 

[S-t-o-n-e]

Why do you want them to fly? Any light breed of chicken can fly very well, my white leghorns clear a 6 ft fence with clipped wings!

I would like them to fly because I would like chickens that are better at escaping predators.

 

[S-t-o-n-e]

Yes they can fly very well. Straight up over 15 feet and can easily fly 1/4 mile without landing.

Nice, any idea where to get get ones that can do that?

 

[Gray Farms]

Nice, any idea where to get get ones that can do that?

A few hatcheries do carry Sumatras but they are likely sold out for 2019 by now. You could also check www.poultryshowcentral.com and see if there are any breeders in your area or at a show you may find some for sale. Also check the Sumatra Association website sumatraassociation.org.

 

[Amer]

Sumatras are excellent fliers. They can clear a six foot fence with their wings clipped.