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Dianne
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Post subject: Emma's Clip Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 1:07 pm |
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I took both cockatiels to the vet last Thursday. Unfortunately, the avian vet that used to be there one day a week retired, so the main vet did the clip. She clearly had not done this in a while and was not very skillful. She had trouble catching them, had Emma escape several times, and everyone got really stressed out.
When I got home I discovered that both the tiels are still capable of flying to the top of a 6' tall bookcase in the kitchen. They are not allowed in the kitchen, and it has been stressful. Monday it seemed like every ten minutes I had to go out and chase them back to the living room.
I decided there was nothing for it but learn to clip them myself. I watched several youtube videos, practiced on an imaginary bird, then managed to do Emma. It is SO HARD to catch her! But, I finally did. Once I had her properly restrained, the clipping wasn't bad at all.
She hasn't tried to fly yet. I only took off two more feathers, so I don't think she is going to drop like a rock. She is out of sorts and resting.
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Post subject: Re: Emma's Clip Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 4:27 pm |
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Do you have a bird store where you live that may have some trained staff? We have a bird store where people have many years of experience. They are not licensed to provide any vet care of course, but they are great about clipping nails, wings and such
_________________ Cuddles and Trillie (cockatiel parents) and their 8 children
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