babybeaky Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hello, I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I'm getting beakys nails trimmed tomorrow and I was interested in knowing what everyone point of view is on getting a cags beak trimmed. Is it painful at all?? :ohmy: Should I just let her trim it on her own?? Any input would be most helpful! Thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykittykitty Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 The beak can split during the trimming if ir is not done properly. Precious' first vet said it would be necessary to anesthetize her to trim her beak. He didn't recommend it. I would let your bird do it on her own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Nails do grow and they either get trimmed by the owner or by a vet but beaks don't come into that catagory. A beak is only done if it's necessary ( meaning that the beak is overgrown). Look at it as a medical procedure. Almost all birds file their own beaks down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 It is far better to give your Beaky lots of woody things to chew. perches and a climbing frame that he can grip with his claws. Although parrots will climb around their cages their claws are not used to grip the cage bars. Parrots will naturally trim their own beak and claws if they have the right kinds of perches. Give him different and rough shaped and sized fruit tree branches as this will also help condition their feet. Don't give him wood treated with fungicides or preservatives as these would be toxic. Straight dowel type perches are not ideal. Also consider that Greys need reasonably sharp claws to grip when they land on a perch. Remember they don't go to a beak and claw trimming parlour in their natural environment. Steve n Misty<br><br>Post edited by: Mistyparrot, at: 2009/10/12 14:39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jamalbirdbiz Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Molly and Marvin trim eacothers beeks. :silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Dave is right, you only get their beak trimmed if it is overgrown and only an avian vet would know that. Most greys do a very good job of keeping their beak in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 My your baby was born May 1, 2009, 5 months ago. I would let your baby grey take care of her own beak at that age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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