11 Tips for a Healthy Bird Cage - PawNation

TRIM THOSE CLAWS

Maybe you can?t have your vet or a pro do it regularly, or maybe you just have a DIY spirit and a hands-on approach to your bird?s care, but whatever the reason, it may be a good idea to learn how to trim your bird?s nails at home.?No animal loves having its nails clipped, but if you do your best to make our bird as comfy as possible, you should be able to get through the process with a minimum of fuss. If possible, do it from the bird?s young age so it will be used to the routine.

Wrap a towel around your bird, leaving the head exposed, and hold the bird gently but firmly. Be careful, because birds can suffocate easily. It?s not going to like this, so hold its head in place, with your thumb on one side of the bird?s head and your middle finger on the other, to keep it from biting. It?s probably best to have someone help you, someone with whom the bird is familiar and comfortable. Using a specially designed bird?s nail clipper than is appropriate for your bird?s size, very carefully clip only a small amount of the nail. Cutting your bird?s quick can be dangerous, so don?t go overboard.

Your bird will probably be squawking in protest, but be sure it?s not in real physical distress. Warning signs to watch for include breathing difficulty, loss of motor control and rolling eyes. If you notice these or other troubling signs, stop and return the bird to the safety of its cage, and try again later. (PetMD)

Source: http://www.pawnation.com/2013/01/18/11-tips-for-a-healthy-bird-cage/

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