[looe-looe-belle]

Hello everyone,

When I eventually get my chickens, they will be in a very large run - so will not be free ranging...therefore, my question is...when I get the chickens, should I ask the poultry supplier to clip the wings or not?

Thanking you in advance for any help/suggestions you may come up with.

[Sassy]

Some chickens fly more than others even within the different breeds. I have 4 foot electric fencing but had one bird that would still fly over. It is really easy to clip (only one wing) a wing. I would get the breeder to show you so that you know how to do it if you decide you want to.
Also following a good m :)oult you will need to clip the new feathers.

[sarah f]

will the run have some sort of roof on it, if it does no point in clipping wings at all.

i personally dont clip at all, mine have a coop with run attached, and are allowed free range when im about in the garden, not lost one  yet

[Jeanette]

If they are to be kept in a covered run then there is really no need to clip there wings. If the run is not covered and the girls can fly out then i would clip the wings but only do one side and when they have a moult and the new feathers grow you will have to do it again.

[looe-looe-belle]

Yes the run will be fully covered - so I guess its pointless in clipping!

Thanks for all your help everyone!!!!! 

[VeggieVirgin]

Mine are totally free range, and their wings are unclipped - they're so happy here, they just don't want to leave!