when do I clip my parakeets beek and/ or nails/?

Answer 1

if you have never clipped a birds nails do not attempt to do it yourself. birds have what is called a "quick" and if you cut the nail too short the "quick" or the vein inside the nail will be cut and your bird could bleed. it takes very little blood for a bird to die. why don't you find a good avian vet or call your pet store or a breeder who is more experienced. as for the beak, they do not need trimming unless your bird has a genetic defect. i would trim your parakeet's wings so that he/she will not be able to escape from his/her cage and your home. good luck from this budgie lover.

Answer 2

Just clip the nails, leave the beak alone. If you feel there is a problem with the beak take it to a pro. Nails get sharp quick and may need trimming as often as every two months. Buy a clipper with a close back stop just for birds to prevent cutting too deep. Don't try to clip more than just the sharp point. Mistakes are made when one trys to cut more, to lenghten the time between cuttings and usually get a blood bath everytime.

Be sure to have stypitic powder (aluminum nitrate) on hand, do do not feel comfortable with just a styptic pencil with the idea that if a problem occurs you can just smash it. Flour or starch will work as a clotting agent, as well. if aluminum nitrate is used be sure to clean it from the bird as it IS toxic. If bleeding does occur, after getting it stopped keep the bird very still for 15 20 minutes to keep the heart rate low as not to start the bleeding again.

Your bird will flip out the first several times. Between cuttings try playing with your birds feet often to get him used to you touching them. This will make it so much easier in the future.

Be careful with the wings as well. Learn this from a pro before attempting yourself. Flight feathers also have a blood line, cutting one of these will be the worst, they bleed so fast that pow your bird is gone.

I hope I could help you here...

Answer 3

I don't think that you would clip its beak. That is why they make the cuttle bone. The birds chip away at it and it keeps their beaks 'trimmed'. Just watch their nails and trim them when they start to interfere with the birds clinging to its perch. Actually, before that. You need to be really careful with the trimming. If you trim too close, you can cause it to bleed. And it will be sore for them, kind of like if you tear a nail down too low. Could you take it to the pet store where you purchased the bird to have them trim the nails, or at least show you how. That way, you have a better chance of doing it properly.

Answer 4

You should never have to clip a parrakeet bill you should have the stone for him a cuddle bone that he uses to file his bill down and his nails only need trimmed when they start turning under alot. you can actually buy the perch covers that keep there feet filed and also the perch itself and then you wont have to do either of these things because you could really hurt them.

Answer 5

you do not clip thr beaks, but the nails when they are to sharp and hurt when you have your birdied buddie on your shoulder, there are lots of good books out there on care of a parakeet

Answer 6

CARFULLY! A little too short, they quirm a bit too much, and BLAM! They bleed, and they can bleed A LOT. (not much room for blood lose there when you only weight a few ounces.) If your going to attempt this, get some clot powder, and prepair for the accident in advance.. it can be scary when your baby is bleeding to death in front of you.

Answer 7

U should clip them when they get really long and sharp.Don't try to do it yourself. you might cut down too low and it will start bleeding alot.Go to a vet so they can do it.

Answer 8

You clip them when they are sharp and leave marks on your skin.

Answer 9

well if you clip its beak, it wont be able to eat. thats like taking out your teeth.

Answer 10

It should take care of its beak on a cuttlebone.