Myfidzmomi Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I feel like such a bad birdie mom. After much debate over the past few weeks I decided to trim the flight feathers of my sun conure Skittles. Part of my reasoning was that I was afraid he would fly out the door with my kids who are in and out all day. Another reason is he has been extremely jealous of Rose ever since we brought her home. He would often fly to her cage and try to peck at her through the bars. I also hated having the need to cage him when I cook dinner because he would continuously fly to me in the kitchen and I was afraid he would get hurt. Anyway, he hasn't been himself since and he wants nothing to do with me at all. he won't even look at me. I thought the clip went well, he sat on the table for the most part while I did it, with out much of a struggle at all. He seemed calm through out the whole thing. But once he tried to fly and realized what I did, the attitude started. He just seems so depressed today. I feel like I took his birdness away. I know I had to do it for his own good, but I still feel terrible. I'm glad i could come here to vent about it. My hubby thinks I am nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethatgrey Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Give him some time and be extra nice and patient with him. He'll come around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Although most of us here like to leave our birds flighted there are some instances where a clip is necessary so don't chide yourself about doing what you feel you had to do. And about how he has reacted give him some time and he will come around, he has been dealt a blow to his ego but he will get over it, just be patient with him until he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Your not nuts thats one of the reasons I always get my vet to do their nails and wings if they need clipping I gave Fergie a long clip her last hormonal bout. She just would not stay off the kitchen cupboard she was determend to nest there she made a huge hole in the wall behind the cupboaeds. My main concern wasn't the wall it was the fact that the breaker box was right behind where she was chewing I was so worryed she was going to chew threw the main wire and electricute herself so I took her to the vet and had a long clip so she could still fly but couldn't get any hieght. after the vet is done I go in and rescue her from the bad people that cliped her nails and wings. She still gets really mad but at least its not directed at me. I don't want to lose trust over a $15.00 wing clip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I hope Skittles can forgive you soon. It is hard to know what is always right for our fids. We can only do the best we can for the ones we love. Don't worry all will be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myfidzmomi Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 I hope this will be the last time I need to clip him. It is a very long clip and he can fly a short distance, just not through the entire house like he used to. His flying to and attacking the new baby was my biggest concern, I don't want either of them to get hurt. He was clipped when I got him and it bothered me that he didn't get the chance to fledge which was why I let them grow out when he molted. I was very torn to do it but feel it is only temporary as he is due to molt again soon. And hopefully in that time him and Rose will become friends. I will say it is easier at the moment to be able to have them both out at the same time and not have to worry about him flying over to her to attack. And no one needs to be jealous that the other is out while being in the cage. His attitude has gotten a little better as the night has gone on. I left the room for awhile to do some school work and when I came back he started to call to me so i guess all the extra treats are helping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 He'll forgive you don't worry he's just sulking they love to make you feel as guilty as possible don't you know. Its good that your working with him and Rose I'm sure he will except her as part of his flock soon and one he does you won't have any problems with him hurting her. I think sometimes its important to clip wings if it helps them to adjust to a new living arrangment it gives them an opportunity to sit back and watch rather than just flying off the handle this way he will learn that the new baby is part of the flock now and that she's ok to be there. I think you did the right thing if it helps him to adjust faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myfidzmomi Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 He is doing much better today and is back to his loud squawkey self :)They both got to spend the entire day outside of their cages and seem happy with that and he has stopped trying to fly off. I think he was just enjoying himself playing into the guilt he knew I already had. Probably trying to see just how many extra treats and scratches he could get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Myfidzmomi wrote: I think he was just enjoying himself playing into the guilt he knew I already had. Probably trying to see just how many extra treats and scratches he could get By jove I think you got it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchroedersJen Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 They really are master manipulators, aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Hey, don't beat yourself up! It's just like kids, gotta do what's best for them, but they make you feel guilty! You did the right thing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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