Hilary
Baby Bird
Joined: January 2005
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Post by Hilary on Feb 9, 2005 16:00:35 GMT -7
Hi everyone, Im considering having Gypsys wings clipped as she has recently bruised herself when she was startled. I really didnt want to have it done but after she started plucking the bruised area im begining to think it might be for the best. Please could anyone reading this give me their opinion on clipping. As Im really undecided.
Thanks in advance
Hilary
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Post by Jane on Feb 9, 2005 17:06:34 GMT -7
If the wings are clipped she will still need to be able to land safely, as a wing clip doesn't mean they can't fly, it means they can't gain height. They can still flutter around and fly downwards. If you have her wings clipped she is less likely to escape and is less likely to crash into windows, mirrors etc, because she won't have the speed or the height.
However, they do need to be trimmed by someone who knows what they are doing, and in particular for a grey, because problems can arise as a result of badly clipped wings.
It is a very personal decision.
Jane
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Preston
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Sisika and Pete
Joined: January 2005
Posts: 5,912
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Post by Preston on Feb 9, 2005 20:21:16 GMT -7
We didn't clip wings until two of our C.ockatiels flew into ceiling fans and lost their crests. I learned how to clip wings out of that close call. Pete can safely land about 4 feet from his cage. An ability to safely land along with Jane's statement about the knowledge of wing clipping will allow you to make that decission.
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