It's about as painful as getting a haircut. The chickens won't feel a thing -- unless, of course, she cuts too high and gets into the flesh.

Dear dj dj,

Here is my suggestion if you can manage it...

Yes Mom is doing a good thing by clipping the wings so the chickies can't fly out and get slaughtered by dogs...

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No, she will just clip the feathers!