sydney peaches Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) Hello Everyone, I'm taking Sydney Peaches next week for her very first beak trim. She had a minor beak injury about 2 months ago and I have been waiting until things have completely healed before taking her for her trim. I'm nervous. Can anyone tell me what I can expect and how short is too short? Also, is it painful for them? Should the tip stay pointed or do should they make it flat or beveled? Any tid bits of information would be great! Thank you!! Maria Edited September 21, 2011 by sydney peaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 You needn't be nervousYou should explain the past injury and the bird will be examined. If there's a problem the vet will recommend what has to be done. How short is too short? All parrots have different sized beaks. That includes the same species. It has to do with how much the bird files it's own beak. It's not painful to the bird as long as it's done properly. Owners also file beaks down but they're experienced at doing it. As far as pointed, flat or beveled, The vet is the one that files down the beak to it's proper size and usually, the owner has nothing to say as far as choosing a style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney peaches Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Thank you Dave! You are so smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Thank you Dave! You are so smart. Oh please, you will give him a swell head! As long as it is done by your avian vet he should do fine, I wouldn't allow anyone but my vet to do that for any of my birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 If the beak is in good shape and not over grown then a trim might not be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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