I am going to let them grow in, since she will be harness trained I dont see why she would need to be clipped. She is doing wonderful! She is about 4 months old and said her first words tonight:) She said clear as day...HI FAWKES!! It was adorable, she said it whn Fawkes flew next to her cage I will post some new pictures soon, but im still healing from my broken ribs!