Does it hurt when you trim a parakeets...?

Question

Beak just enough so it doesn't hurt when they bite you?

Answer 1

No, not if done in the correct manner. Proper restraint of your bird is essential in order to properly trim the beak, and to prevent damage to yourself and your bird. If you are unfamiliar with proper restraint, please allow your veterinarian to perform these procedures or have your veterinarian teach the proper techniques.
The outer layer of a bird's beak grows throughout its life and is normally kept to a proper length through everyday use. A cuttlebone and some hard toys should help the bird keep its beak worn down to a healthy length. However, if your bird's beak becomes very sharp, cracked, or overgrown, it's time to take your bird to a veterinarian for a check-up. A sharp, overgrown beak can be uncomfortable, and if severe, your bird can stop eating. Most importantly, beak overgrowth can be an indicator of disease or illness.

Answer 2

Firstly, why would you try to perform what amounts to dental surgery on your bird and think there's no pain involved???? Also, the bird's beak is its NATURAL DEFENSE. It's SUPPOSED to hurt when it bites, that's how it protects itself! If you don't like being bitten, then YOU must alter your behaviour so that your birds will be less alarmed. You can't just saw off a bird's beak because "you don't like being bitten." Take some time to figure out WHY the bird is bitting you. And if you aren't willing to change your behaviour to remedy the situation, consider not having birds. Asking them not to bite is like asking a human not to take in a breath of air.

Secondly, bird beaks do NOT need to be trimmed. If you are providing the correct types of foods and perching and mineral accessories, the bird will keep its own beak in perfect condition.

The only time a beak will require trimming is if the bird has experienced an injury or disease, both of which can disfigure a beak. In that case, the trimming should be performed by an avian veterinarian, and NOT a pet store. Do NOT allow petstore staff to treat any animal, they are retailers, not medical professionals.

Answer 3

Beak trimming is practiced sometimes for birds who require a trim in order to feed properly. Trimming a bird's beak just so it wouldn't hurt you, may hurt the bird and more importantly cause it to lose even more trust in you. If the bird is biting you in the first place, it's a sign something is wrong or you are not handling the bird properly. Look into the cause of the biting. You reason for trimming the beak does is not appropriate and will not help either you or the bird.

Answer 4

You can actually have your bird's beak trimmed, but you mustn't do it yourself. Your vet will let you know if it needs to be done, but for most birds, it's not something that needs to routinely be performed, and certainly not by you.

Our Macaw Rio's beak tends to overgrow on the top, from so many years of abuse and torture that he received before he came to live with us. As a result, our vet will trim it down once a year.

It isn't so that it doesn't hurt when he bites us, it is so that he is able to eat better.

Answer 5

No, it does not hurt the bird. I have a cockatiel that has a side bite. His lower half gets too long, I have to trim his beak. I would take him to the vet to have them show you how to do it. I wouldn't do it if it weren't for him not being able to eat when too long. It's scary and I always worry about his little tongue getting in the way. It's surgery once a week in my house! Try cuttlebone!

Answer 6

You should NEVER need to trim a birds beak, and if it over grows and does need trimming go to your vet--who can not only trim it right, but also figure out what your doing wrong/not providing that would cause this in the first place...

If you're asking about triming a beak so that the bird's bite is altered and no longer hurts you, that is wrong! You should never do this to a bird--VERY, very selfish...

Work with your bird in other ways to control biting--do NOT maim their bodies...!

Answer 7

I wouldn't mess with their beak because they need it so that they can break open their bird food. The best thing for a birds beak is a cuddle bone. and if you don't want them to bite you try moving slow around them because if you move your hand around them to fast then they will bite you.

Answer 8

Give your bird some cuddle bone from the pet store. Those are ment to make the beak not as sharp.

Answer 9

You should never trim a birds beak!! Of course it would hurt!!!!
Would it Hurt if someone ground down your Teeth? Anyone
who does should be reported to the RSPCA for Animal Cruelty!!!

Answer 10

never trim a birds beak! please! they are so small that nips should not hurt if they are handled properly. wings and nails should be trimmed, but take the bird to an experienced pet shop or bird store. it doesn't cost much and the bird will be much better off.