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    Where to get Skittles' wings clipped?

    Skittles is going through a molt and is now fluttering (I wouldn't call it flying--he can only go down, not up!) much farther than he could before. Where is a good place for him to get his wings clipped? I don't feel safe with him able to (almost) fly around Pickles.
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    I'm sorry but what kind of bird is Skittles? I had my ducks done by the vet because they have blood feathers that are different and if done wrong they can bleed to death. IF YOU KNOW OF A REALLY EXPERINCED GROOMER THEY CAN DO IT. jUST MAKE SURE THEY really KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING.
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    Skittles is the parakeet in my sig block. Isn't he sweet!
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    Aw, he's a cutie! His vet should be able to trim his wings.

    Thank you Wolf_Q!

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    He's adorable! The Petsmart and Petco in my area clip for $5. You can get them clipped at the vet too. I personally do it myself, but if you don't know how, don't try it. My friend's mom, who's very experienced with birds taught me how to do it properly.

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    I'm not a bird person.....

    Exactly how does one 'clip' a birds wings!?
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    Cockatiels and parakeets both have blood feathers too and one clip too far can end the animals life. I personally would not trust Petco, possibly Petsmart as they have a veterinarian in store should something go wrong. I clipped my birds wings myself, but I have years of experience. Those without experience should seek an experienced avian vet for clippings. It isn't mighty expensive and only takes about 5 minutes.
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    Originally posted by YellowLabLover
    I'm not a bird person.....

    Exactly how does one 'clip' a birds wings!?
    You hold the bird's wing out, and clip the few outer primary feathers.



    I found this picture on the web. You just clip below that dotted line. If you have never done it before, you should NOT do it on your own, as you can accidently clip the wrong feather. Clipping a bird's wings, when done properly, is completely painless........just like cutting your hair. It does not completely disable their ability to fly, but they cannot get too high when their wings are clipped. Its done mainly for their safety, and their feathers grow back after a few months.

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    And if cut too close you can cut the vein meaning they can bleed to death. Birds have very little blood so even a tiny bit of blood loss can mean a life threatening situation. That is what happened to one of our tiels.
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    Easy!!!!

    At a MOLT shoppe!!

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    Gee, Richard, why didn't I think of that?

    I get yelled at around here for being sarcastic!
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    Originally posted by sirrahved
    Gee, Richard, why didn't I think of that?

    I get yelled at around here for being sarcastic!
    You get yelled at, I am shunned..
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    I have found an avian vet to clip Roger and Milly's wings. I am too scared to do it myself, plus it really is a two person job, especially with Roger, who screams loudly and makes such a scene!!!! I do it about every six months. I clean out the cat carrier (I have one of those softsided ones), put the birds in, and off we go to see the vet.

    Good luck with Skittles!

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    You hold the bird's wing out, and clip the few outer primary feathers.



    I found this picture on the web. You just clip below that dotted line. If you have never done it before, you should NOT do it on your own, as you can accidently clip the wrong feather. Clipping a bird's wings, when done properly, is completely painless........just like cutting your hair. It does not completely disable their ability to fly, but they cannot get too high when their wings are clipped. Its done mainly for their safety, and their feathers grow back after a few months.


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