KJsChicken
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Hi! I'm a first time bird owner, had my rescue cockatiel for about 3 months (I was told she was around 2). We've had very little problems. Her nails aren't too bad right now, but I'd like to train/get ahead of the game when it comes to nail trimming.
I don't feel like taking her to the vet for this (if it's necessary in the end, of course I will) but I'd prefer learning myself. I've tried holding her feet and I won't use a towel to grab her ever. I've seen people train their bird to shake hands with you, then work to holding their feet and clipping. She's a pretty touchy bird, and I was able to give her scritches early, but she strongly dislikes having her feet touched. I assume she's probably had some negative experiences with grooming, having 2+ homes before me. When trying to cut her nails, there's a lot of biting, and I'm worried she'll hurt herself.
I was wondering if anyone had a good way of approaching nail trimming myself, in a way that won't ruin my relationship with my bird, as permission based as possible, that can incorporate training. I can't seem to figure out where to start. Has anyone else been in this situation and found a gentle way to approach this? Or is it best that I try a vet when the time comes?
Any help at all is appreciated
I don't feel like taking her to the vet for this (if it's necessary in the end, of course I will) but I'd prefer learning myself. I've tried holding her feet and I won't use a towel to grab her ever. I've seen people train their bird to shake hands with you, then work to holding their feet and clipping. She's a pretty touchy bird, and I was able to give her scritches early, but she strongly dislikes having her feet touched. I assume she's probably had some negative experiences with grooming, having 2+ homes before me. When trying to cut her nails, there's a lot of biting, and I'm worried she'll hurt herself.
I was wondering if anyone had a good way of approaching nail trimming myself, in a way that won't ruin my relationship with my bird, as permission based as possible, that can incorporate training. I can't seem to figure out where to start. Has anyone else been in this situation and found a gentle way to approach this? Or is it best that I try a vet when the time comes?
Any help at all is appreciated