Beak Trims:
Beaks continue growing throughout your bird’s life. Although a bird’s beak will usually wear evenly, some birds develop beak problems and require veterinary assistance. Trimming the beak incorrectly can cause your bird pain and may prevent it from eating, which is why we recommend having your bird’s beak professionally trimmed. Do not attempt to trim your bird’s beak at home. Call us to schedule an appointment.
Nail Trims:
Most birds need to have their nails trimmed regularly. However, the process can be detrimental to your bird if its nails are trimmed too short. We can take care of this procedure for you so you don’t have to worry about nicking the blood vessels inside the nails. Call us if you’d like to schedule an appointment.
Providing perches with rough surfaces can help reduce the frequency of nail trimming, but do not use sandpaper perches. They don’t wear down the nails and can cause skin problems.
Wing Clipping:
Clipping a bird’s feathers can protect your bird and your home. Wing clipping is a non-painful procedure that ensures the safety of your bird in its environment and keeps your bird from chewing holes in your doors and window frames. It limits your bird’s ability to take flight. This reduces the risk of injury from flying into a ceiling fan, onto a hot stove top, or into/ out of a window.
Having your bird’s feathers professionally clipped helps ensure the right feathers are removed without irritating the skin. Improperly clipped wings can cause your bird to pluck or chew its feathers. In addition, inexperienced wing clipping can result in a blood feather being accidentally trimmed, a situation that can become life-threatening. We can perform this procedure safely while preserving the aesthetic appearance of your bird. Please feel free to call us to discuss this option, as well as any concerns you might have.