To clip or not to clip.
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To clip or not to clip.
Ive only had my IRN for 2 weeks, mangos wings are not clipped so i dont let him out of his cage yet. hes slowly getting used to me . right now hes taking his first bath in a bowl of water i placed in his cage. Anyway im tossing and turning about the wing clipping i even dream about it at night. if i go ahead and do it ill get a vet out so he doesnt think ive done it. i would love to see him out of his cage but without clipped wings i dont no how id get him back in
Clipping wings can end up more dangerous so i would say no in your situation!
If youre having problems getting him back in his cage use treats or if you him to step up pull him towards your chest and gently put your hands over the back of his wings (as if youre stroking him from the tip of the head down his back) so he cant fly off. We have to do this with our tame ringneck
I really really believe that wing clipping should be THE last resort for any bird.
If youre having problems getting him back in his cage use treats or if you him to step up pull him towards your chest and gently put your hands over the back of his wings (as if youre stroking him from the tip of the head down his back) so he cant fly off. We have to do this with our tame ringneck
I really really believe that wing clipping should be THE last resort for any bird.
Mum to Harvey(little boy) Satan RIP, Missy moos(Staffy bull) Billy(green irn) Sir didymus(grey irn) and Isis(cockatiel), Lucy (caique)
I have two and Clip both of their wigs, nither are 100% tame, will go on hand, shoulder and dont run away. But I take them outside and release them to roam the lawn and bushes. They are always out in the house when we are in, but as you know they would eat their way out if they where left unattended. This gives them some freedom even though I take it away.
u can still lett he wing regrow...
with clipped wing, you can teach the bird proper manner and trust u...
i think it is way more difficult to train unclipped as they can fight for their way, by flying
to me, it is more dangerous, it is difficult for them to have a flight control in a small room and in a fright situation...chances that they will bang the wall, window or anything is high, like u are speeding in a small road
it is even more difficult if you are new to bird and bird training and new to the particular bird
with clipped wing, you can teach the bird proper manner and trust u...
i think it is way more difficult to train unclipped as they can fight for their way, by flying
to me, it is more dangerous, it is difficult for them to have a flight control in a small room and in a fright situation...chances that they will bang the wall, window or anything is high, like u are speeding in a small road
it is even more difficult if you are new to bird and bird training and new to the particular bird
Im still working on getting him to take food out of my hand. Basicaly hes still settling in but I dont thhink it will take to long to win the we guy over. I spend alot of time just talking to him through the cage at the moment. He is in the lounge with me so im always in his sight and hes just starting to calm down when i put my hand in