Do you have to clip a chickens wings if your pen has no top on it?

It is recommended to clip the wings of chickens even if the pen does not have a top. This is primarily done for their safety and to prevent them from flying out of the enclosure. While a roofless pen may deter most predators, it does not guarantee complete protection from external threats like birds of prey or wild animals that can scale fences. Clipping the wings enables the chickens to jump and navigate their surroundings but discourages them from flying over barriers.