tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post3559162615389287586..comments2024-03-08T05:16:41.496-08:00Comments on Metzer Farms Duck and Goose Blog: Clipping Duck and Goose Wings to Prevent FlightJohn Metzerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-72384048917498194432019-03-18T09:28:57.447-07:002019-03-18T09:28:57.447-07:00That is why we suggest only clipping one wing. If ...That is why we suggest only clipping one wing. If the wings are balanced out, then there is a chance of flight.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442739471269002716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-61442582003290534762019-03-17T08:52:46.109-07:002019-03-17T08:52:46.109-07:00What if I clip both wings? Will they still manage ...What if I clip both wings? Will they still manage to fly done distance due to the balance?Harish D Timirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04541876078688743185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-18468362658425936102018-08-09T18:08:50.562-07:002018-08-09T18:08:50.562-07:00I agree. Give me one of their feet and I'll cu...I agree. Give me one of their feet and I'll cut their toenails to short.concerned momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09959598552809355183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-31819428938497315672018-02-09T04:26:01.754-08:002018-02-09T04:26:01.754-08:00Hi John
i have an orphaned Egyptian goose (about ...Hi John <br />i have an orphaned Egyptian goose (about 15 weeks old) she loves to fly. Problem is she will fly to an open park area, and i am not sure if she can navigate her way back. My fear is she is quite tame and tends to follow pedestrians because she only knows us.<br />today i went to the park and she followed me back. She would fly off and then land back next to me and do the same like its a game.She is absolutely beautiful.<br /><br />How can i have her have the freedom but to be able to navigate her way back home.Any suggestions or do u think she might still be too young? I am hoping her natural instincts will come back (some have) where she will be more alert and skittish for her own safety.<br /><br />thanks <br />PeterPeter.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449944637336622299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-18250293272334330262017-10-16T23:30:46.928-07:002017-10-16T23:30:46.928-07:00Would be sad if they left. But if you clipped thei...Would be sad if they left. But if you clipped their wings doubt they would leave where they have been fed and looked after. Try leaving the pen door open in the day and putting them in at night.jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17243669204191014186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-66364322255388934822017-09-12T20:25:09.204-07:002017-09-12T20:25:09.204-07:00On what do you need advice? This blog post gives ...On what do you need advice? This blog post gives instructions on trimming wing feathers to prevent flight.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-59843604426709730542017-09-12T17:38:19.073-07:002017-09-12T17:38:19.073-07:00Some people had bought Mallards for their children...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. "There's no coyotes or foxes here"( oh yes! Huge coyotes, foxes,hawks and eagles!) Needless to say one came to me and he grew up with my flock.I assume the other is dead. This young gentleman is beautiful, and begining to fly. I want to trim his wing to keep him safe. Please advise. I am a chronic tree-hugger, snd I have been to your fabulous place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18224479877698759309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-24588526450220773372017-08-03T08:53:03.427-07:002017-08-03T08:53:03.427-07:00How is clipping the wings cruel? It does not hurt...How is clipping the wings cruel? It does not hurt or harm the bird in any way. It prevents them from leaving a secure area where they are protected and getting injured. I lost a duck last night because I waited to clip her flight feathers. She flew out of her secure area (there was a 2 foot area that was not wired at the top) and our dogs got her. These dogs are there to protect our other animals including are many birds. They prevent predatory animals from getting to our domestic animals. However When Bob flew out it excited 2 of the dogs and they went after him. Clipping the flight feathers would have saved Bobs life. <br />Theresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-50824873021957678142017-05-25T21:12:37.515-07:002017-05-25T21:12:37.515-07:00I think I would do it asap. It will be easier to ...I think I would do it asap. It will be easier to catch them later with clipped wings to do it again.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-16840114519534645522017-05-25T20:04:41.677-07:002017-05-25T20:04:41.677-07:00We have four khaki campbells, at least two of whic...We have four khaki campbells, at least two of which were intentionally catching air (they live on a slope that sees some high winds) and flying up to 50 feet in the air and hundreds of feet away by the age of nine weeks. We live in a rural area but they still make it to neighboring properties, so a bit of a pain. Has happened three or four times in fact. The ducks are now about 10.5 wks. We want to clip their wings but sounds like we should wait another few weeks?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-56920474303493003322017-04-12T09:30:20.409-07:002017-04-12T09:30:20.409-07:00Clipping the wings is cosmetic only. It just make...Clipping the wings is cosmetic only. It just makes them look nicer.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-66931855264098943532017-04-12T05:18:20.702-07:002017-04-12T05:18:20.702-07:00I have a couple of Cayuga Ducks that have develope...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. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11652711741790385071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-64564158683093667052016-11-11T19:24:24.225-08:002016-11-11T19:24:24.225-08:00I am not taking a stand, because I see both sides....I am not taking a stand, because I see both sides. Yes, they may get hurt if you don't clip them. And, no, it dies not hurt them. But, my family had the great joy of having a duck with wings. We never clipped her wings. She was beautiful. We enjoyed her for quite some time. We never knew how she found us. But, when she was excited to see you she would fly in circle 8s around your head encompassing at least 80 feet in her circles, she would show her enthusiasm by flying. We have a home by the water and there are many Byrd friends that come and go. But, Gertrude was so gorgeous. I am glad we did not clip. I miss her, but she was happy. I would imagine every situation is different. But enjoying birds in the wild, in their natural habitat, having them choose to be with you. It's an experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-41045708179284025122016-05-02T14:47:48.463-07:002016-05-02T14:47:48.463-07:00Hi I have 7 muscovies I think they are the females...Hi I have 7 muscovies I think they are the females fly in their covered pen I live in the woods and have a stream and would like to let them roam so they can be happier than being penned up all the time. I know there are fox and coyotes and owls and the list goes on. But they don't seem happy now. They are a year old do you think they would stick around or take off? Could they get away from a fox? Although I seldom see critters during the day. It would be hard as nailing jello to a tree to round them up on 13 acres. So once I release them I doubt I could get them back. What does anyone think? should I let them roam free and happy? or keep them penned unhappy and safeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994054311956590279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-87246684798680423642016-05-02T14:41:30.558-07:002016-05-02T14:41:30.558-07:00I don't understand why anyone would think wing...I don't understand why anyone would think wing clipping is cruel, you get your hair cut don't you, does that hurt? there is no blood or pain involved. anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994054311956590279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-12063256863464234162016-03-26T14:53:02.508-07:002016-03-26T14:53:02.508-07:00Apparently it varies quite a bit. Ours never fly ...Apparently it varies quite a bit. Ours never fly over a 2' fence (I have never seen any of our Runners fly in 30+ years) but others say their <br />Runners fly quite a ways.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-63872003531816405482016-03-26T14:02:50.678-07:002016-03-26T14:02:50.678-07:00I have 2 runner ducks they got spooked and both fl...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!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339559521950046033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-35058577479392997792016-03-26T14:01:44.584-07:002016-03-26T14:01:44.584-07:00I have 2 runner ducks they got spooked and both fl...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!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339559521950046033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-4334397961080934712016-03-25T12:48:35.533-07:002016-03-25T12:48:35.533-07:00We ordered runner ducks and are getting conflictin...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! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020128581122575732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-73438357805374678852016-03-09T16:08:12.702-08:002016-03-09T16:08:12.702-08:00If you clipped feathers, they will replace those f...If you clipped feathers, they will replace those feathers the next time they molt - probably this summer.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-38665155655761164692016-03-09T15:44:07.661-08:002016-03-09T15:44:07.661-08:00I clipped my ducks wing, will it grow back?I clipped my ducks wing, will it grow back?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-179937681893885232016-02-21T14:29:50.995-08:002016-02-21T14:29:50.995-08:00I would trim 70-75% of the feather length on the l...I would trim 70-75% of the feather length on the last joint of the wing. I can't give you inches as I don't know what kind of bird you are trimming.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-60167288682621982972016-02-20T13:27:33.552-08:002016-02-20T13:27:33.552-08:00How much do you have to cut, if you cut both wings...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?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-54965960582122614782016-01-17T19:11:33.058-08:002016-01-17T19:11:33.058-08:00If you cut both wings they are more balanced than ...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.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-13472448422749677042016-01-16T23:21:36.946-08:002016-01-16T23:21:36.946-08:00what happens when you cut both wings.what happens when you cut both wings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com