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what is the proper way to clip a african grey parrots wings to ground them2007-11-24 17:26:30

7 year old african grey parrot

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Even if you get a great answer here, I would think it be appropriate to seek professional help with that.

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The proper way - take the parrot to the vet. *Never* clip them yourself, unless you're a professional vet yourself. (Which I'm assuming you're not, as you're asking the question.) You can't guarantee a sterile environment, and you could seriously injure the bird if you don't know exactly what you're doing.

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Get them clipped at your local vet. I have had birds for years and it would be difficult to explain the correct clipping method over the Internet. Just ask your vet to show you how its done. Do not attempt to do it on your own without prior experience, it is possible to cut a blood feather and that could be very bad if the bleeding is not stopped quickly because birds have very little blood. For future reference if you do eventually clip your birds wings on your own have a blood stopping powder handy, the vet can provide you with one. Also if you don't have any on hand corn starch can be a substitute. Good Luck.

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If you have never done this before, you should have someone that knows what they are doing teach you the proper method. Bird breeders and/or your veterinarian are the best choices for learning. Once you learn how to do it properly, the task is simple. My grey allows me to clip his wings and he thinks nothing of it. You definitely need to have a pair of sharp and sturdy scissors. You may need to cover your bird with a towel if he wants to fight the process.