Is it cruel to clip a house bird's wings? (cockatiel) and why or why not?

Answer 1

I don't think it is cruel. I personally don't clip my cocktails wings because he loves to fly, and i would fell terrible if I clip his wings and he would not be able to fly anymore. To keep him safe everyday when i let him out of his cage I take him into a room with the blinds closed so he wont fly into windows, there is nothing that can harm him, eg. stoves or toilets, and he is accessible from all areas of the room, and I make sure the fans are off.

Answer 2

HI there it is not cruel to clip the wings because it does not hurt them and it prevent self injury by flying into hazardous objects. My friend's cockatiel does not have his wings clipped and he has crashed into walls in the past. My parakeet's wings are clipped and she can flutter around fine but when she flew into a window, it didnt hurt as much because she was not zooming at it full speed. she just screamed at the window and was on her way to something new!! =] The first time you clip the birds wings however i advise that you watch someone who knows how to do it or ask the veterinarian to show you because if you clip it wrong then there will be injury. I hope i was of some help!

Answer 3

It won't hurt the bird at all and it will probably be better off for the 'tiel because birds with clipped wings often get more out of cage time because they are less likely to get in trouble. It will also keep them from flying away, but you still shouldn't take it out side. lf you have cats or dogs in your house, you should not clip the wings so your bird can escape, otherwise, its a good idea to clip just for the bird's safety. The feathers will grow back in a few months when the bird molts, so if you change your mind about it, its not permanent.

Answer 4

clipping is none painfull (if done right) and in my opinion SAFER for a house bird.
birds dont understand the concept of toilets (drowning) hot stoves (SIZZLE) or windows (THUD!) ive seen birds die from a broken neck after flying into a windo and wouldnt want that happening to my bird.
but the clip should also be done in such a way that the bird doesnt fall like a rock if it decided to try and fly, a teil should have apoximatly 8 flight feathers cut on either side (there strong flyers so cut 8 then have it fly a little if its gainign height it needs more!) the goal is he can still glide but cant fly himself right into danger!

and i think a properly socilized pet bird doesnt have the need to fly, ive had both unclipped birds and clipped birds and so far other than the occasional jump off the cage to come visit me they havent attempetd to fly (even the unclipped) because they were well socilized and had alot of attention.
Flight is a defense mechanism...

Answer 5

Clipping A Bird's Wings Will Not Cause it Not to Fly. I Don't Clip My Cockatoo's Wing's Becuase of This. She Love's it And i Don't Feel Awful Later .

Answer 6

no it is not cruel to clip your house birds wings even if they do stay in the house or their cages they should be clipped because if they accidentally get out they could fly right out your door or possibly hurt themselves by flying into danger like a ceiling fan or pot of boiling water or walls breaking their little necks.

Answer 7

No it's not cruel. It's safety for the birds to have them clipped. Ask anyone that has had their bird fly out the window never to be seen again.

Answer 8

I clip my cockatiel's wings. If I don't he gets up into high places where I can't reach him. He can still fly a bit, like to the windows to sit on the curtain rod.

Answer 9

No and its actually - usually - for his protection. It so you can "catch" him easier if necessary and so he does not fly out the window, fly into a ceiling fan, fly into a mirror, etc. Just be careful if you have other pets that they do not have access to him since he will not have his flight as an escape.

Answer 10

that is not cruel cuz u dont want them to get away and have to suffer if it somehow gets outside or wont go back in its cage and makes your house a mess (trust me, i have a cockatiel and its not easy 2 get them back in their cages! they love 2 peck and it HURTS)