The correct way is to cut the 7 or 8 last primary feathers about 2/3 of the distance from the tip to the wing. Follow the shape of the wing. Best is a pair of kitchen shears. The kind you use to cut up chicken. :) Do not cut two close to the wing or the bird could be in trouble during the next molt. ONE WING only.
There is also "brailing". This involves wrapping the wing in a soft cord to prevent the wing from opening. You have to remove it every so often to allow the bird to exercise. Especially young birds. This would work for show birds that need both wings. Both these methods are temporary but I have found that the chickens either grow too heavy or forget how to fly. After molting they seem to stay on the ground except when attacking. Especially by you know who!
Ol' George
--- In CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com, Susan Fleming <susan7fleming@...> wrote:
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> George, is it possible to clip the wings just a little to prevent flying high and far, but to keep them in the yard? Should you always only clip one wing?  Susan
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> To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
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> Subject: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Opinions?? Wing Clipping-mean or protective??
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> Mary I would definitley clip. Not only to keep the neighbors cool but to keep the chickens in a protected area. I know what you mean by them begging to be let out.
> Ol' George
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