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Wing clipping is controversial. It may stop your bird from flying out and escaping, but they can become injured by crash-landing when they can no longer fly properly. Think carefully first, and consider the alternatives that are recommended by bird trainers and behaviorists, including [[Train a Parrot|clicker training a bird to recall]], so you can safely let them out of their cages. If you truly have no other option, then consider clipping as a last resort. | Wing clipping is controversial. It may stop your bird from flying out and escaping, but they can become injured by crash-landing when they can no longer fly properly. Think carefully first, and consider the alternatives that are recommended by bird trainers and behaviorists, including [[Train a Parrot|clicker training a bird to recall]], so you can safely let them out of their cages. If you truly have no other option, then consider clipping as a last resort. | ||
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#Check in with your veterinarian. Make sure that you are doing the trim as you are supposed to. Your vet will be able to give you suggestions if he or she believes you haven’t mastered trimming your parrot’s wings. | #Check in with your veterinarian. Make sure that you are doing the trim as you are supposed to. Your vet will be able to give you suggestions if he or she believes you haven’t mastered trimming your parrot’s wings. | ||
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