Wings Clipped

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Wings Clipped
Topic Started: Jul 22 2008, 02:30 AM (319 Views)
Alfie	Jul 22 2008, 02:30 AM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Full Members Member #2,814 Joined: July 9, 2008 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types hmm not sure don't care hehe What colours Blue Other Birds ? no	I need help blue2 blue2 Bailey keeps trying to fly and thus hits the floor. Sometimes hard crying I think he has hurt his wing but not sure what to do about it :scared: I really don't want him flying around and hitting windows or taking a ride on the ceiling fan. But I don't want him hurt all the time either. He just runs everywhere. Today he even jumped out of my hand. Stinker jumping for :( tuttut



theexbrit	Jul 22 2008, 03:14 AM Post #2
Co Admin Posts: 3,547 Group: Co Admin Member #74 Joined: March 20, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Pacifics What colours Green, pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures - Crimson Bellied & Green Cheeked I live in So. California My name is Andy	How short are his wings clipped? This is usually one of 2 options, either his wings are clipped too short & he can't get enough lift to "glide" down or they're a bit long & he's getting too much lift than he should & is flying too far. Both our guys have "crashed down" drats several times, it's usually not as bad as it looks & it's much better than flying into a window or wall, etc. Birds are smart & he should soon realize that he is not going far. The only time our guys crash land now is if they're startled :lol: As I said, it's really not as bad as it looks, but you're a good Parront for being concerned. If he keeps doing it, take him to a vet or someone that is very good at clipping, they should be able to give him just the right trim so that he can glide down instead of plummeting. Usually 6-8 feathers clipped will allow them to still have a semblance of flight & avoid the crash :scared: Most people clip 10 feathers (called a "severe" clip) & sometimes this is too much. Again, he should learn that he's not getting anywhere & he'll stop trying. If you think he has damaged a wing, them take him to the vets for a check. Is he holding his wing strange or does it look bent or broken?



Jan	Jul 22 2008, 07:55 AM Post #3
Vip Member Posts: 1,865 Group: Full Members Member #1,157 Joined: November 18, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Celestial What colours Blue & Green+Green Dominant Pied, Other Birds ? Zippi & Drummer Cockatiels I live in Wales uk My name is Jan	Im sure he will settle soon... Ive not had my birds done... Im still mulling it over.. Jan



bonnie	Jul 22 2008, 10:41 AM Post #4
Co Admin Posts: 14,044 Group: Co Admin Member #73 Joined: March 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 0 Other Birds ? YNA GCC. Cockatiel I live in Pennsylvania My name is Bonnie	I agree with Andy we have to know what kind of clip you have on Bailey now. Too short can make them be off balance really bad. When I clip my pair I don't take a lot off, just enough that they don't have full flight. They can fly into the other room but aren't able to get that super fast flight that they are capable of.



LauraR	Jul 22 2008, 05:51 PM Post #5
Staff Member Posts: 4,892 Group: Staff Member #78 Joined: April 7, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Blue Pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures I live in California, USA	We just clipped Boo Boo again but gave her a 'puppy clip' where we didn't take a whole lot of length off the feathers. She can fly around from perches and land on Andy or whatever her target place is, but she can't go zooming from room to room or get much height. This might be a good clip for Bailey, but like everyone has said, it's best to take him to the vet or someone who is familiar with wing clipping to make sure you get it right. Sometimes it takes a little experimenting to get the perfect clip.



Alfie	Jul 23 2008, 02:11 AM Post #6
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Full Members Member #2,814 Joined: July 9, 2008 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types hmm not sure don't care hehe What colours Blue Other Birds ? no	Gosh Thanks guys One wing does look a bit askew but I'm sure the problem is his wings are way to short. How long will it take for them to grow out??? I think he will be alright will try and keep a real close eye on him till he gets his wings back. Doesn't to be petted by his wings. I'm sure he's alittle protective of them. Thanks Again



Alfie	Jul 23 2008, 02:13 AM Post #7
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Full Members Member #2,814 Joined: July 9, 2008 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types hmm not sure don't care hehe What colours Blue Other Birds ? no	Oh for got to mention there is a really good bird store not far from and she does all her birds. they all seem in good shape.



LauraR	Jul 23 2008, 02:45 AM Post #8
Staff Member Posts: 4,892 Group: Staff Member #78 Joined: April 7, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Blue Pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures I live in California, USA	Bailey's wings will grow back once he molts which usually starts around four months of age. You'll notice little 'pins' on him and feathers falling everywhere. Then gradually each clipped wing feather will fall out and a new one will grow in its place :)



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