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  1. PippinDad

    Keeping a flightless baby safe

    Hey all! I need some advice for how to keep a heavily-clipped bird who was once flighted safe as they explore. My lovie, Pippin, was originally found outside in a hedge. The lovely vet at the emergency clinic Pippin went to took very good care of them, but also did a…not-great job at clipping...
  2. lemonjuice

    how can i let my cockatiel be flighted?

    hey guys! so i have a year and a half old cockatiel named Lemon. I've tried letting his wings grow out so i can train him to fly safely, but as soon as his wings grow out he will have a freak out and do something dangerous. once he tried to fly into a second story window from my loft, and fell...
  3. Zara

    Should I clip my birds wings?

    I know these blog posts have been shared in the forum by @Lady Jane , but I thought a thread with all parts together would be handy. Before clipping your birds wings, please read all 6 parts of the blog by Pamela Clark; Part One: Parrots, Flight, and Humans – Pamela Clark, CPBC Part Two...
  4. Violaxo

    Bad wing clipping

    so my budgie seems to have had a bad wing clipping .... all the feathers are clipped on both wings, except they left the long primary feathers on her left wing. Is this okay for now, or should I take her back... I’m skeptical about taking her back because she has been to and from the vet the...
  5. MooShu

    Clipping nails

    Sorry, I don't know where to post this topic but I need help with a problem. I have an rose ringed parakeet / indian ringneck parrot. I think he hatched somewhere in the middle of May 2018. So he's about 8 months old. I've had him from first of July 2018. My main problem with him is this...
  6. CupcakeKeator

    To Clip or Not To Clip...

    Hey everyone! So quick question here. My little bird is a year old now and his wings have finally grown back from when the breeder clipped them. 1. How many of you keep your birbs wings clipped? and if so, what are the benefits you feel to keeping them clipped? 2. How many of you leave your...
  7. LydiaB

    Trouble Trimming Eddie's Nails

    Trying to trim my Quaker parrot, Eddie's nails has been an absolute nightmare. I'm fine taking him to a professional, but I'd rather do it at home since its much cheaper. I bought some quickstop and nail clippers, hoping to try it for myself. I'd already trimmed a few bird's nails at the bird...
  8. Stella75

    Uneven wings

    Hi there, I'm a relatively new bird owner. I've had my green cheek for a couple months now and she's been flighted... but after a few run ins with the window and miror, i thought it might be safer to clip her wings so she doesn't hurt herslef. Anyway, i took her to a personally recommended...
  9. D

    Hello From Columbus, OH

    My name is Jake. I'm a gamer, a hair stylist, and a parrot lover. I have a Sun Conure (Drakos), a Quaker (Sky), and two budgies (Frosty and Storm). As I'm sure most people don't join on a whim, I do have a little bit of a situation: Currently I've had to downsize and my Sun and Quaker are...
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