she Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 A month a go I made the hard decision to get cracker my tiel clipped. He was far to interested in the grey and I could not risk a disaster. Well it has turned out a better decision than I had hoped for. My vet who is not a fan of clipping had no reservations when I explained the reason why. He clipped him being sure he could still fly a bit. He can actually fly quite well but I now have a lot more controle of him and hear is the icing on the cake,his nasty disposition has changed. He has transformed from a little terror into a very sweet loving little cockatiel. He has made himself a little comfy spot on the mantle piece by the clock where he likes to hang out. He can fly over to me for head scritches and his biting is much reduced. I am now glad I had him clipped, I was not really happy having to do it but it really has worked out for the best all round. Cracker is happier because he has a lot more out of cage time and I am not a nervous wreck.<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2008/11/02 11:29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Cracker was being more of a pain in the a** because he felt more superior since he could fly most anywhere he wanted, you have him clipped now which brought him down to being a little more dependent on you and hence his attitude changed for the better, bet he stays clipped from now on. Glad to hear you found a solution to the problem and it has worked out for the best for all of you, karma to you for solving your own problem.:cheer: :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hi Judy. Yes Cracker was a pain in the neck but I loved him anyway. I think the fact he was hand reared made him a bit too sure of himself.I will no doubt let him become fully flighted again for summer when I can let him have his exercise in the aviery of a day.For now though I am just enjoying the chance to let my hands heal from the bites. Boy those little beaks hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Sheila, sounds like you made the right decision. Now your grey and tiel can both have a relaxing winter and you can have a pain free holiday season.:silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 So glad this has worked for you Sheila! Its great when we can find a solution which makes life easier and safer for all concerned! Cracker must be so much happier now and can get more out of cage time and like you say it will make things a lot better for you as well! Caroline:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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