Can i clip my ducks wings

We have ten acres and my chickens are free range, and so is she. She just walks around and socializes with people and animals and eats grass, etc. Should I be keeping her in a pen? Not nearly so much fun for us, but is it safer for her??

If you are there, she can wander about. But at night I would lock her up as that is when they are most susceptible to predators. I found out this morning my Call ducks have no problem flying. I was late getting the wings clipped and they took advantage Hello Mr. Metzer, I would so very much appreciate a response to my questions. I have two 2-yr old Toulouse females, they don't fly but run flapping their wings.

I've seen them airborne a few inches for less than 15 seconds, lol. Let it be said, my geese are my kids, they are my life, my world. I love them more than there will ever be human words. Is this correct? Wondering if wild geese egg tooth disappears sooner than domestic geese? Both my Toulouse molted all body feathers, no wing feathers, in their first fall, not nearly as soon as this Canada is molting.

I understand they molt once yearly in the spring from their 2nd spring on. Can I leave the first primaries if I trim both wings? I thank you very very much in advance for your help! The first set is lost with the first molt at about 10 weeks, and the second set is lost at about 17 weeks for their second molt and then they get their final set. I do not know if wild geese molt a third time though I doubt it. Hope this helps. Thank you, this helps. So, since this is her first molt, it means I was fairly accurate with her age since the molt started about 2 weeks ago.

Mr Metzer you're super nice to respond to these questions!! I received 5 golden hybrids from you all in early May. They're healthy and we're really enjoying them.

Some of them are getting 5 feet off the ground in flight. Should I clip them? More like big jumps really. They are part Mallard, yes?

I don't think they will get any more than 5' off the ground. Almost all domestic ducks originate from Mallards so, yes, they have Mallard blood in them.

But I did not use the Mallard breed in my breeding program to produce the Golden Glad you enjoy them! I have to Romen geese do they need to be clipped that's the first question second question as I've got a camo duck does it need to be clipped. No, you do not need to clip the Roman geese. Sorry, I do not know what a camo duck is.

I know I don't need to clip the Rouen's but what about the others? Three over a year old drakes were given to me in the spring. They had been clipped a couple of months before I received them.

Something went for the neck, made the kill, yet didn't eat it. No more problems. I prefer they fly for protection however if that means they will fly off that's another thing. The teen Muscovy hens at weeks just started roosting in the coop a couple weeks ago. Today they flew into the pond. Still they were the first ducks coming back to the pen this evening.

To clip or not to clip? They are absolutely beautiful to watch in motion. I like the idea they can get away from predators which are many out here in the country. I appreciate your response. Thank you. I would leave the wings uncut. No guarantee but they probably will not fly away.

I just bought three Embden, each 7 months old, to go with my three Sebastopols. I know the Sebastopols cannot fly, but what about the new Embden? Should I clip their wings before setting them loose with the others? Thanks so much! I acquired two embden in the summer at about 12 wks old and one of them has taken to flying. We have a big garden and he has flown three times over the fence out onto a road so I now must clip one of his wings and was looking here for advice.

I have CCTV and have video clips of him taking to flight, its quite impressive for him as he is almost swan sized. I would clip one wing as shown on the video if you do not want him to fly. Yes, they are impressive when they fly. We have five ducks that are flying but annoying neighbours -we are desperate to clip there wings but are finding it impossible to catch them-any advice would be so appreciated.

Can you train them to go inside an enclosure for feeding? Once they are going in easily, close the door behind them and catch them. John, that's what I'd recommend as well. Ducks are so easy to train to herd when the are just babies. That's what I do. If they have no other feed than what they get from you, let them get good and hungry. One other suggestion is You will have to work slowly and then when it looks like a go, then go.

Would help to have a someone work with you. They may be a bit dumb but they are fast Having issues with birds on your property? Are they leaving behind trails? Call a professional to move the birds humanely without harming them. It's a life saver! If you cut both wings they are more balanced than if you only cut one wing.

As long as you cut of plenty of feathers, they are still flightless if you do both wings. It is just easier to only do one. How much do you have to cut, if you cut both wings? I already had, but as a heads up I need to know. How many inches? I can't give you inches as I don't know what kind of bird you are trimming. If you clipped feathers, they will replace those feathers the next time they molt - probably this summer. We ordered runner ducks and are getting conflicting information.

Will we need to clip their wings? Several sources say they can't really get any lift, then others say they are proficient flyers. I appreciate any information you can give me! Apparently it varies quite a bit. I have 2 runner ducks they got spooked and both flew into my neighbors backyard lucky it was up for rent and no dogs got to my ducks! I started calling for them because they were crying like crazy! One made it back and one got trapped beyond my alley in the oilfields..

After taking apart the fence I was able to rescue my duck! After that whole big ordeal and putting the fence back together I clipped their wings! Better safe then sorry Right! I have a couple of Cayuga Ducks that have developed Angel wing. Would you recommend clippings their wings? I assume they would need all the wing feathers clipped.

Some people had bought Mallards for their children for Easter. I do have a private wetlands on my place. The people gave their kids a song and dance story about the VERY domesticated ducks. They brought them out to the open field next to me and set up a "new home" for these babies, I do mean babies. The brought their little boxes and set them up along the irrigation ditch that irrigates the farms here.

I was so upset at his "city" ignorance. I asked him why he didnt bring them to my place. He replied "the kids still wanted to play with their ducks. I mentioned about them becoming dinner for the "coyote" "foxes" etc. He didn't believe me. Huge coyotes, foxes,hawks and eagles!

My ducks love it here! How much your duck loves its home has no bearing on the matter. Any duck that is capable of flying is capable of accidentally flying away and not knowing how to come back home. And the chance of it is probably much higher than you think.

Save my name, email, and site URL in my browser for next time I post a comment. Clip NO 4 is what I prefer most. Maybe I will try Clip No 6 to my 5 months old Muscovy ducks today.

I have a male duck that is trying to mate with my chickens I feel he may have drown one. I have unsuccessfully tried to find him a new good home. I doubt that would help. You can leave the two feathers on the wing tip to give your duck a more natural appearance. Wing clipping does not hurt! There is a more permanent form of wing clipping called pinioning.

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