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Alright, thank youWell, maybe a couple of days at the earliest just in case I'd think. You should be able to buy the bird/cat/small animal clippers at like Petco or Amazon I'd think if you want to get one. I'm sure somebody with a lot more birds and experience should jump in here with any other pointers or info that will help. Sometimes I could take off like an 8th of a inch at a time when his nails were really long but if you go too far you'll know right away.
Those two back nails are the most problematic. When he perches, they're both always curled under his toe, and it doesn't look painful, but I don't imagine it would feel good. I can never seem to file the curve down enough.I am no expert, but they look ok to me. Yes, they're long, but they look healthy/thick and are nicely rounded at the ends. He doesn't look like he'd be likely to catch them on something, like he might it they had little needle ends.
Oh, okay! I thought if they curled, then it meant they were too long. Good to know that it's nothing to be too concerned about. Thank you.That may be just how they are. Rupert's look pretty much like yours. All I ever do is nip the needle ends off. If he'd let me file them, I would, but I'll settle for just removing the ends. Even on a totally flat surface, the nails will somewhat keep part of the toes off the ground. Or the nails will go off to one side.
As long as he doesn't seem bothered, I wouldn't be either.
Yeah, his toes never touch the surface he's standing onThe way I determine if they are too long is if they are standing on a flat surface, does the foot lay flat? If the nails cause the toes to come off the surface or roll, then they are too long. That is an unscientific way maybe lol but it is my guideline
Nope.I actually took a short video of him earlier when my sister held him on his back. I thought about posting it, but I wasn't sure if people were tired of all the pictures and videos.
A new thread... my inbox... wherever.Alright! Then I'll upload a brief video of him on a new thread.
The direct approach. I like it.A new thread... my inbox... wherever.
Hey, I was being subtle! Wasn't I?The direct approach. I like it.