how much does it cost to trim parakeet beaks?

Answer 1

it verries from vet to vet but if the bird is healthy and has plenty of hard seed and toys to chew there should be no reason why you would need the beak trimed. if its not done correctly the beak can become damaged and may cause problems for the bird includeing difficulty in eatting.

I wrote my post wrong. it was suposed to of read "hard seed treats". sorry

Answer 2

Parakeets should not be eating seed as their main diet, but the post about the chew toys is correct.

If a bird's beak is overgrown, it can be a sign of something more serious going on. Please go see an avian vet and have blood work done in addition to having the beak trimmed.

It should cost around $70 for the appointment and then whatever it costs for the trim and bloodwork.

If you don't have an avian vet, please look one up here http://aav.org/vet-lookup/

Answer 3

take the bird to an avian vet. They will look at the beak and trim it properly if it needs to be done. The cost will be whatever that vet charges for an office visit. should be about $25.00-$35.00

Answer 4

Many pet shops (especially where you bought the bird do the beaks as a courtesy and don't charge for it. It depends where you are.

Answer 5

Cut it yourself, it's the same way you do your dogs nails. Just take your time and snip the end little by little, then file it down. That's all. It will probably try to bite you so just where gloves, and it won't hurt @ all.
btw. You should not have to pay $70. for a trim, especially if you can do yourself, in less than five minutes.

Answer 6

Most vets and pet stores wont and when they do it cost alot. Best way to tri it down is get a cuttlebone or a mineral block and they will do this naturally from knawing.