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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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4mo ago

No, not all chickens can fly. The ability of a chicken to fly varies depending on the breed and individual chicken. Some breeds have been selectively bred to have limited flying abilities.

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Yes all chickens could fly, but the reason people doubt it is because chickens don't fly that high and don't fly that far.

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15y ago

no, they are similar to ostriches in that way. Though they do not lay the biggest bird egg in the world, and they are not tall, and they can not run, neither can fly. Neither can penguins. AA

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yes they can fly and if you don't know that then your a dimwit

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12y ago

Maybe if you kick it of throw it hard enough. lol

wow that was so funny.......yes most chickens can fly short distances; how would u like it if someone kicked you or threw u around?

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15y ago

yes. I threw a rock at one and it flew into a nearby tree.

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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?

Turkeys are capable of flying short distances, while chickens are not strong fliers and can only flutter or glide short distances. Both domestic turkeys and chickens have been bred for meat production, which has reduced their ability to fly compared to their wild counterparts.


Why chickens can not fly?

Chickens are not strong fliers because their bodies are heavy relative to the size of their wings. Their skeletal structure and muscle mass are more suited for short bursts of flight, such as to escape predators, rather than sustained flight like other bird species. Additionally, domesticated chickens have been selectively bred to prioritize other traits over flight ability.

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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!