will my mallards fly away!

[kaythlin]

Hello so I’m new to mallards I’ve always raised beautiful Swedish blue

Please ignore my questions if you think they are too dumb but I better come off as stupid yet still become enlightened than act like I know and just end up getting them killed.
anyways I have 7 ducklings and they are so cute I love them

so for the question.. I’ve seen in the zoos/parks mallards flying and I know mallards migrate so I’m wondering...
Will wing clipping do it? Or will I need to do more?
I’ve tried wingclipping with my chickens at first but gave up after they would somehow still make it on the trees.

anyways so what will I have to do in order to keep my mallards from flying away,
And any other specific tips for raising mallards will be totally appreciated THANK YOU

here’s some photos for fun

 

[Isaac 0]

My mallards never flew away from home, they generally don't unless they feel unsafe or arent being cared for properly, they will, however, fly around your property and get into mischief, so if you have neighbors nearby it might be wise to clip one or two of there wings and just like hair it will grow back so clipping should be done annually or as needed. Cute Ducks!

 

[kaythlin]

My mallards never flew away from home, they generally don't unless they feel unsafe or arent being cared for properly, they will, however, fly around your property and get into mischief, so if you have neighbors nearby it might be wise to clip one or two of there wings and just like hair it will grow back so clipping should be done annually or as needed. Cute Ducks!


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Thank you so much this really helped!

 

[Isaac 0]

Thank you so much this really helped!

You're Welcome, To answer your other question, If their wings are clipped properly they won't be able to fly or at least if they do it will look like they have a weight on one side.

 

[Miss Lydia]

After yearly molt and they grow back their flight feathers is the time to clip. I have Muscovy. Someone just this week lost their Mallard drake because he flew off. So always best to clip than risk one flying off. Such cute little ones!