How often should claws be cut?

[louise pearson]

Can anyone help? I have two linnies aged 5 months , their nails seem to curl over. I was wondering what age linnies should have their nails cut and how often. Are they too young yet? It's my first experience with birds!

 

[Lady Jane]

Linnies toe nails (not claws) grow faster and longer than most other birds because they are climbers. If they are curving inward they need a trim. I suggest you get them trimmed at an avian vets office. I think Linnies have dark nails making it difficult for a home trim. If you are lucky you might find a groomer that will come to your home.

 

[louise pearson]

Thank you for your help wasn't sure if they were too young or it is around the right age for the first trim

 

[cosmolove]

If you don't know how to trim birds nails or never have I also recommend having an avian vet show you or if you have any bird friends you could have them show you. I have my birds on a schedule so they get their nails checked every 3 weeks but I trim more often than that as needed. I offer a pedi perch in their cages, usually on the outside of the cages along with a lot of textures of perches so they often actually help keep them worn down. I don't let their nails curl under so anytime it gets close I trim a little off

 

[Lady Jane]

If vet says too young to cut nails then you can file the tip a bit. Use emory board and have another person hold bird. Do you know how to hold a bird properly?