Parrot Care - Do You Need to Clip Their Wings
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Should you clip your bird's primary wing feathers? This is a debate that will go on forever. There are two sides to the story and compelling cases can be made for clipping as well as not clipping. Only you will be able to make the decision. Consider carefully both sides of the argument before you decide.
Many will claim that clipping the primary flight feathers is just like you or I getting a haircut. In some respects this may be true. The problem is that we don't depend on our hair to get around. Your bird does. Yes it is true that the feathers will grow back and it is not harmful to the bird if done correctly. Proponents of clipping suggest it should be done for the bird's safety and protection. A clipped bird is less likely to fly away. But even clipped birds have been known to escape through an open window. That's why some advocates of wing clipping recommend clipping not only the primary flight feathers but also the secondary feathers.
Proponents of clipping say that a clipped bird is less likely to fly away or be injured as a result of getting to dangerous objects like toxic chemicals around the house or a hot stove. But even clipped birds have been known to fly away. For this reason some people advocate clipping both the primary and secondary flight feathers.
There is no evidence that suggests a parrot cannot live its whole life with clipped wings. But most breeders would agree that it is best to let young birds lean to fly. Most will let them fly until they are ready to move in with their new family. That's when the decision will need to be made on clipping wings.
Opponents of clipping argue that a bird is meant to fly. A bird that is allowed to fly will have a stronger respiratory system. They argue a clipped bird has its best defense taken away from it; he is no longer able to get away from cats and dogs or other dangers. A bad wing clip can lead to plucking and sometimes in extreme cases to injury.
Only you can decide what is best for your parrot and his particular situation. Consider your decision carefully. I know some owners who keep their birds clipped for only part of the year when windows are open. If you do decide that you want your bird clipped make sure you find someone who is an expert at clipping wings. Unless you are one, don't try and do it yourself. Your parrot will thank you.
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