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all chickens can fly a little but not very high or for very long - just about enough to get over a fence. wild chickens fly to get away from predators.

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Can chickens actually fly or is it just nonsense?

Chickens are capable of flying short distances, usually up to about 200 feet, but they are not as strong fliers as other birds. Domesticated chickens have a heavier body mass and their ability to fly has been reduced through selective breeding.


Why are chickens flightless?

Chickens are not flightless. Physiologically and structurally speaking, they are not flightless. They can fly short distances, but prefer not to, tending to only do so when they feel they are in danger.Modern chickens live in protected areas, and so are behaviourally flightless. They have no need to fly, as all their needs - food, water, shelter and protection - are on the ground.However, farmed hens may be flightless as they have had their wings clipped to stop them being able to fly.


How high can chickens fly?

Chickens can typically fly short distances or up to about 10 feet high. However, most domesticated chickens are not strong fliers due to selective breeding that has focused more on egg production and meat quality rather than flying ability.


Can tukeys and chickens fly?

Yes, both chickens and turkey's can and do fly although they do not fly high or far. Many chickens are wing clipped when they are young but they are all capable of limited flights. Wild turkey's use flight to escape predators but the turkeys raised for meat on farms are often too heavy for any real spectacular flights.


Why chickens can not fly?

Normally, chickens can fly. Naturally raised, not scientifically bred chickens fly. Today's commercially raised chickens are bred for large breasts and small wings and therefore aren't able to fly. They are simply too heavy for the wingspan.

Related Questions

Chickens can fly can't they?

chickens can fly they are birds but it depends on what breed they are if they are meat birds they can't fly. if you get your chickens wings cliped then they cant fly at all but yes indeed they can fly up to about 50 feet


Does all chickens fly?

im not sure, but the longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds so maybe all chickens fly i dont really know :)


When can baby chickens fly?

Chickens dont fly. Not even Baby ones.


Can chickens still fly after having their wings clipped?

Chickens can't fly.....


How do you stop badgers getting chickens?

teach your chickens to fly


What if chickens can't fly?

That's not true. Chickens can fly, if you don't believe than go watch a YouTube video but if you still don't believe it than go see real chickens( but in reallife). You should check their wings and see them fly, once you see it you will understand that chickens can fly.


Why do chickens have wings if they cant fly?

Chickens have wings because they can, and do fly. They don't fly for long stretches, but they do fly up to perches at night, or if they're trying to get away from a predator.


Are chickens considered flying fouls?

No chickens Are considered to hop not fly


Can chickens really fly for real?

Yes they can, chickens has wings and feathers.


Is bee faster then chickens?

Yes, primarily since chickens don't fly.


Can chickens actually fly with wings?

Yes they can. With wings chickens can fly but not for long distances. They can only fly at 5 ft high and for 13 seconds. This makes it even more difficult to catch chickens because they are really fast.


Birds that cannnot fly?

penguins cant fly, and chickens cant propperly fly!