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fokjulle
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« on: November 04, 2007, 10:54:25 PM » |
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I bought Toto yesterday - she is 12 weeks old. Her wings are clipped, and the vet wants me to pop in again, for her next clipping (and de-worm injection and nail-clipping and other vanity stuff) in early January. He's an excellent vet, and is, in fact, a parrot doctor (and always on call).
I read somewhere in these forums that clipping won't stop her from flying. Is this true?
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karine
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2007, 11:11:12 PM » |
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Hello and Welcome!!!! Clipping seems to be a sore subject!!!!  It all depends on your lifestyle AND your bird. There is no wrong or right. I would recommend to cruise the forum and read the debates we have had on the subject and make your own decision. Clipping will decrease her speed and will prevent her from flying upwards. She will still be able to glide down and cover a short distance. But outside, with a little wind, she CAN go pretty far and you could lose her!!!!So make sure you have a harness when outside!!! |
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fokjulle
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2007, 07:24:53 AM » |
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I understand that it might be a touchy subject. The way I live, it's better for her wings to be clipped, I suspect. An apartment. But, I work from home, which means I am with Toto daily. And my plan is to keep her out of her cage for most of the day, as soon as I buy her a T-stand. Right now, her balance is not superb, but she is getting better quite quickly.
I've thought about clipping, but I'd hate to lose her through flying. I don't think that's cruel, since she certainly won't be unfit, in my company.
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Laura
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2007, 06:07:53 AM » |
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*runs away screaming and crying and yelling like a 2 year old*
LOL
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PakaBird
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2007, 06:19:12 AM » |
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We always leave the three outer flight feathers. It looks nicer and I think it give Paka better glide control.
Even with clipping though they can still gain altitude, especially when flying into the wind. You still have to be careful when taking them outside, (either harness or cage).
Thanks,
PakaBird
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Alun Daniel
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linzy
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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2007, 06:15:20 PM » |
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Yea not a good idea bringing a bird outside without a harness...
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2007, 06:52:40 AM » |
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During winter when the doors and windows were always closed I never bothered clipping my birds wings. But when it starts to warm up and you want air, I think it is a good idea. Birds need fresh air just like people, there is no reason to have your home always closed up. But no matter how freshly the wings have been clipped a harness should always be used outside.
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Henrik Tikkanen
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« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2007, 03:49:32 AM » |
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I clip only one wing.
Rational - one wing clipped creates more of a circular glide pattern and prevents the bird from getting even lift. I feel this is safer than unclipped and much better than 2 clipped.
I lost a favorite cockatiel one afternoon as she flew out a door when a kid was coming in. Just that fast. After that experience, I'm not risking my grey.
Also, I've got lots of chickens and the ONLY way I can keep them in their pen is to clip one wing. Hens don't fly far, but they can certainly gain enough lift with two good wings to get over the fence; not so with just one. (no longer in the country, in the city with a city yard and neighborhood foxes, cats and dogs. keeping them in MY yard is a big deal)
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NerfGunWarHero
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« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2007, 07:57:04 AM » |
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Buddy it is suggested not to clip just one wing of a bird. It can end up causing great damage to your grey. Mentally and physically. Here is an article with some info on it, please read it. http://www.africangreys.com/articles/other/wing_clipping.html |
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linzy
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« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2007, 06:07:54 PM » |
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Its not a good idea to clip one wing. For alot of reasons.. I don't know anywhere that would say its a good idea. Linzy xx  |
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karine
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« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2007, 06:34:39 PM » |
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AGREED!!  |
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linzy
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« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2007, 06:56:07 PM » |
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omg *shock* lmao xx  |
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PakaBird
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« Reply #12 on: December 07, 2007, 09:34:14 PM » |
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I like to leave 2-3 of the outer flight feathers unclipped. I think it gives them better glide control and looks better.
Thanks,
PakaBird
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Tip of the Day!
My friend's mum recently pointed out that I have the same ironing board cover as her. Can anyone think of a more mundane and pointless remark to make than this?
Alun Daniel
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« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2007, 03:53:16 PM » |
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I read the article Hero posted. Had never heard any of that before. Guess I'll trim the other wing to match the one that is currently trimmed. Although I'd like to see a photo of a wing clipped like described. I'm pretty sure that's what I've already got on the one I do clip, but would like a visual to be sure. If anyone has one, please post.
Speaking of posts, is there a way to respond to a post other than at the bottom of the column? Could I have posted directly in conjunction to Hero's post so there was continunity? I looked this up in the help but didn't see anything.
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karine
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« Reply #14 on: December 10, 2007, 04:09:07 PM » |
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I would like to see a trim wing as well.......
Anyone has a pic??.....Paka?
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