Bokeh
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I got my little guy several months ago and the family I adopted him from had clipped his wings, but it didn't seem to impact his ability to fly much at all. He would fly from room to room in my house and he was doing great with recall. My plan has been to let his feathers grow back in and let him be fully flighted.
However, our family went on a trip over the past two weeks, and I left him with a reputable boarder. When I made the reservation they asked if he was clipped as it was a requirement of them being able to watch him. I told them that he was, but that he could fly pretty well anyway. I asked if that was an issue at all and they said that was fine as long as he was clipped.
After I picked him up today, I noticed that his wings had been noticeably clipped and now he can barely fly 1-2 feet before he falls to the ground. Now I don't know what to do - the poor guy can't even get to his cage to get a drink of water when he wants it.
How long before his feathers will grow back in? Will his inability to fly now impact his ability to do so later? Is there anything I can do to keep him safer right now (it's a long fall off my shoulder) or make the adjustment to not being able to fly or glide easier? I feel so bad - I had no idea they would clip him again, let alone so severely.
However, our family went on a trip over the past two weeks, and I left him with a reputable boarder. When I made the reservation they asked if he was clipped as it was a requirement of them being able to watch him. I told them that he was, but that he could fly pretty well anyway. I asked if that was an issue at all and they said that was fine as long as he was clipped.
After I picked him up today, I noticed that his wings had been noticeably clipped and now he can barely fly 1-2 feet before he falls to the ground. Now I don't know what to do - the poor guy can't even get to his cage to get a drink of water when he wants it.
How long before his feathers will grow back in? Will his inability to fly now impact his ability to do so later? Is there anything I can do to keep him safer right now (it's a long fall off my shoulder) or make the adjustment to not being able to fly or glide easier? I feel so bad - I had no idea they would clip him again, let alone so severely.
Oh my gosh, I'd be furious! Why on earth would someone who boards birds want to clip a bird they do not even own?! I got a knot in my stomach reading this. It takes awhile, depending on how severe the clip is, and I don't know how old your bird is, but since he was flying fine before, unless they harmed him during the clip he should be able to fly again after the flight feathers grow back. I just can't believe anyone would do this to someone's bird, especially after they told you it would be fine and dandy for him! UGHHHHH!!!! Poor baby. Hope his feathers grow fast and he will be flying and exploring soon as he was before.
