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2nd October 2004, 04:06 PM
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Clipping toe nailsJust a quick question:
How often do you clip your birds toe nails. I do it once a month. Is that okay or should I do it more often (depeneding on the bird)?? Thanks Hilary Dawn
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2nd October 2004, 04:19 PM
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my birds are outside in anvary (4 outside and 1 inside). My mother wanted to know cause I just clip them went they get too long (and sharp :eek: ). She just wanted to know how often everybody else clippes them.
I just clipped them today, so they're good for now. Hilary Dawn
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2nd October 2004, 05:52 PM
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I don't ever clip my pigeons nails unless they become a problem for them. My birds have one landing location that is covered with 3 tab roofing, sort of a heavy sand covering. This helps to keep their beaks and nails in good shape.
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2nd October 2004, 06:02 PM
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instend of roofing could you use fine-sand paper??
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2nd October 2004, 10:37 PM
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I generally don't clip the nails unless there is a problem. Many people give their birds a brick to stand on which helps keep the nails from getting too long.
I have one bird with an old injury to her toe where the nail doesn't point down so it doesn't get worn away. That one I clip every month or two. I also may file a bit of Walter's nail tips. He weighs 720 grams and his nails can really dig into my hand!
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