Outdoor time

[Holly O]

A little outside time. Honestly these guys are just up for whatever. So impressed by how laid back they are! Yes they are very clipped

 

[Laurul Feather Cat]

I don't care how well they are clipped, a panicked bird can and will fly if they feel threatened. Taking them outside without a cage or a harness is not safe.

 

[amy burke]

yeah be careful...even clipped birds fly away! They are beautiful for sure !

 

[janicedyh]

As I understood it, a partiall y clipped bird can fly but a completely clipped bird can't. If this is wrong, can you guys explain it for those of us that are confused

 

[iamwhoiam]

Some birds can still get lift even with their wings fully clipped. They just get an updraft and off they go. If something frightens the bird the flight or fight response takes over and they might attempt to take off. With clipped wings they might not get far but then you never know...with that updraft it's up, up and away.

BTW, your linnies are very cute.

 

[Animallover03]

Cute photo! Your Linnie's are gorgeous

And I agree with the others, Grumbles's wings are clipped (unfortunately) but he can still fly very well. He flies around my room a lot!

 

[Holly O]

Ah, ok. Inside when they try to launch they plummet to the ground so heavily I worry for their safety due to the splat landing. But maybe I'll throw some netting up over the deck....if the weather actually stays that nice.

 

[Laurul Feather Cat]

The factor you have not allowed for is the wind outside. All they need is the panic, a nice wind and they are aloft...

 

[Tyrion]

They are very cute ...but yes like everyone has stated they can still get away from you if scared and/or a good wind comes around ..please be careful with them outside

 

[jmfleish]

I'm with everyone else, please be very careful with them outside. Outside time is great but I'd even just invest in a travel cage for them. It's absolutely amazing what a small wind can do with a clipped and scared bird. Another thing to remember about clipping is that a good clip should never stop a bird from flying, it should just keep the bird from getting lift. If your guys are dropping to the ground like rocks, they probably don't have the right clip. From what I understand, Linnie clips can be kind of hard to get because they are heavier bodied birds. I wish I could give you a little more information about how to clip them but I don't clip my guys, so I don't know much about how to clip them. Your's are definitely gorgeous by the way! I love the Creminos!

 

[janicedyh]

Kiwi came to me clipped. At her first vet check the vet said he didn't like the way she was clipped and did some adjustments. I have not decided if I will have her clipped again. Her wings seem really strong though. One of her favorite things to do is sit on my finger grasping really tight and flap as hard as she can.

 

[jmfleish]

Kiwi came to me clipped. At her first vet check the vet said he didn't like the way she was clipped and did some adjustments. I have not decided if I will have her clipped again. Her wings seem really strong though. One of her favorite things to do is sit on my finger grasping really tight and flap as hard as she can.

That's great exercise for her! I'm sure it's really fun to watch too! One of my greys loves to sit on his cage and flap for his life too!

 

[Holly O]

I'm with everyone else, please be very careful with them outside. Outside time is great but I'd even just invest in a travel cage for them. It's absolutely amazing what a small wind can do with a clipped and scared bird. Another thing to remember about clipping is that a good clip should never stop a bird from flying, it should just keep the bird from getting lift. If your guys are dropping to the ground like rocks, they probably don't have the right clip. From what I understand, Linnie clips can be kind of hard to get because they are heavier bodied birds. I wish I could give you a little more information about how to clip them but I don't clip my guys, so I don't know much about how to clip them. Your's are definitely gorgeous by the way! I love the Creminos!

Thank you, they are adorable little birdies aren't they!? Yes, they were clipped at the pet store and I am not a fan of how it was done. I am letting things grow then getting the vet to do it, if we do it again.

I brought the whole cage out today, and next spring I will definitely buy an outside cage or do something wild and crazy like frame up an enclosure around a small bird-safe tree in the yard for play time.