Yes, they can. A chicken that is fully feathered is capable of flying high enough to jump a six-foot fence, provided there’s great motivation to make the jump. Unknown to many, chickens have flight feathers as well as muscles needed for take-off from the ground.
When we were reading we ran into the query “How to keep chickens from jumping over fences?”.
Putting some wire fencing or mesh on top of your existing fences should keep your flock from being able to high jump over. Chicken Coop Run Enclosure Getting a run for your chicken coop is a great idea if your chickens persistently make the flight to freedom!
Can chickens fly in the wild?
In the wild, jungle fowl not only perch in trees, but they also roost in trees. They are very adept at flying to escape predators. They ‘go to ground’ to scratch, forage and lay eggs but will quickly take to the air if alarmed. Let’s start by looking at the most common chicken breeds and seeing which of them can fly… Which Chickens Can Fly?
Will keeping chickens in a run bother the neighbours?
Your chicken’s definitely won’t be bothering the neighbours if you’re keeping them in a run! Our Taj Mahal and Penthouse coops come with a run attached, and our Mansion coop also has a detachable run available for purchase.
You could be asking “How to keep Neighbours away from chickens?”
One idea is that if you have chickens that are prone to flying over the fence and landing in the neighbors’ yard, where they scratch up the prize flowers and poop all over the place – try clipping their wings. It will keep the birds at home and keep neighborly relations civil.
Can chinchillas fly?
Chickens aren’t born to fly, and most common backyard breeds can’t flap far up into the sky, no matter how strenuous their efforts! Putting some wire fencing or mesh on top of your existing fences should keep your flock from being able to high jump over.