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clipping wings; Question about clipping wings
Topic Started: Dec 29 2006, 01:32 PM (181 Views)
Deleted User	Dec 29 2006, 01:32 PM Post #1
Deleted User	Hi all. I just got my first parrotlet yesterday and love him. However the breeder has already clipped the wings and I think much too severe. He's a young bird--about three months. How long will it be before I notice some of the clipped feathers being replaced? Do these guys more or less moult all year like other birds or do they have specific seasons? His name is Bogie. Also, any advice for working with a young bird and creating a bond/trust? I take him out about three times a day for only 15 minutes---I dont' want to stress him but if he can handle more let me know. I just try to talk to him or let him ride around on my shoulder while I do chores and get used to my voice. Any advice is appreciated and I can be emailed directly. Thanks all.
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kevinp	Dec 29 2006, 02:18 PM Post #2
Administrator Posts: 6,047 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: October 7, 2006 How many Parrotlets do you have I have one Parrotlet What types Celestials What colours One green Other Birds ? Budgeries four off I live in a mess of my own making !!! My name is I'll give you a clue	hi caambers and welcome, its going to be quite some time before his feathers grow back again, pip was clipped when i bought him in September and his still have not grown back yet :( i think it will be about 4 months before he can fly properly again. sounds like bogie is quite tame already if he rides around on your shoulders, if he likes doing this and does not seem stressed keep on doing it. has he got somewhere to play? they are very playful little birds and are quite happy playing by themselves out of their cage ( just keep an eye on him though as they tend to get into trouble :) ) 15 mins is a good amount of time for training and i dont think that this is to much. here is a link by a very good parrotlet trainer and this is what i use when training.... http://lmkandtux.homestead.com/Rbook4Utraining.html have you any pictures it would be great to see him :) :)



BUUZBEE	Dec 29 2006, 06:19 PM Post #3
www.conurecrazy.com Posts: 5,348 Group: Full Members Member #7 Joined: October 19, 2006 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Pacifics What colours Blues Other Birds ? 3 Conures, 2 Turq's, 2 Bourks, 35+ Budgies, bourks & turq's I live in Sunny So Cal My name is Anna	Welcome! mine was also clipped, and its been a few months. He is just starting to loose them now!



Deleted User	Dec 30 2006, 02:38 AM Post #4
Deleted User	Thanks to all the replies!!! I was afraid it would be some months before a few feathers were replaced but as long as he'll be OK I won't stress. I think I misspelled his name earlier...I get Bogey confused with Bogie and which one is for golf....I will get some pictures and post them tomorrow. Have a wonderful weekend all. Cathy
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BUUZBEE	Dec 30 2006, 04:45 PM Post #5
www.conurecrazy.com Posts: 5,348 Group: Full Members Member #7 Joined: October 19, 2006 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Pacifics What colours Blues Other Birds ? 3 Conures, 2 Turq's, 2 Bourks, 35+ Budgies, bourks & turq's I live in Sunny So Cal My name is Anna	Thanks Kathy, you too! looking forward to the pics!



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