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Nail Trimming Perches


jaak198

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Hi,

 

My African Grey, Kashmira (female), is 5 months old, I've had her since she was 3 months and she's grown into a really big healthy bird, the only problem is so have her nails.

 

She won't let me clip them and when I try she gets really scared and flies off.

 

I have heard that there are perches that I can get whereby I won't need to clip her claws at all?

 

Firstly is this true and secondly will I really not need to clip them at all?

 

If not then any suggestions as to what I can do?

 

Ali

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If you have never clipped a parrots nails please dont attempt to,Inside every toenail is a blood supply, or "quick". If cut, this will begin to bleed and can be very painful.If they need clipping take her to the vet.

Yes if you offer a varitety of different perches this should keep your parrots nails filed down,i have 4 greys & they have never needed their nails cut.A sandy perch is great for filing nails,but a variety of different textured perches will also exercise her feet.I see your in the UK, i have included a link so you can have a look ;)

 

http://www.24parrot.com/Parrot-Perches-C252/

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