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I know that avian grooming is a great source of stress for both birds and their owners, When you come to my store, I gently wrap him in a towel so he's comfortably wraped-up like a little papoose. I do the procedures right in front of you and in a couple of minutes…he's back in the security of his cage. When you walk out the door, it's all forgotten. Much easier on him and you!

When I talk about grooming I'm not so much addressing issues of making the bird "prettier", but dealing with the bird's safety, health and comfort.

 NAILS: overgrown can cause discomfort, and not being able to perch properly can lead to sores on the feet. When left to really overgrow, they tend to curl and can get caught on the cage, toys and your clothes. This is dangerous because they could break a toe or rip out a nail. Keeping the nails trimmed is very important.

WINGS: are a personal choice whether to clip or not. You have to weigh the pros and cons, each situation is unique. I personally keep my birds fully flighted. They enjoy being able to fly, it's good exercise and there hasn't been a problem. But some birds get independent and aggressive, so they have to have their wings trimmed. If the wings are trimmed, they must not be over-trimmed or trimmed too short. Not all wing trims are the same. Different degrees of wing clips are required for different species and individuals. With the proper trim, the bird cannot get lift, but can gently glide down. An improper trim will result in the bird dropping like a rock and can injure his chest. I always determine the right clipping formula for each bird according to his size and weight.

BANDS: on your bird's leg can be dangerous. They can get caught on toys or become to tight and cut off the circulation to the foot. Unless you have a show bird, I do not recommend them. I have the proper tools for band removal and remove them when necessary or if the owner desires me to.