To Clip or Not to Clip -That is the Question
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- Опубликовано: 6 апр 2015
- Please watch this video before you decide on clipping your bird. Is it really dangerous to keep a flighted parrot?
*Warning: If you allow your bird to grow out its flight feathers without training it recall and or helping the bird to develop its flight skills, you will lose your bird.
This video was not meant to be a guide on how to teach a parrot recall. The video was simply meant to dispel the myths associated with keeping flighted parrots and to explain what it takes to keep a flighted parrot safe in the home. 
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ive had my parrot since she was a week old , I have actually trained her from watching your videos . Ruby is fully flighted and I train her to fly round corners and up and down . The other day I went outside with her on my shoulder and I went inside again, I realized she had not flown away . I think my bird is very happy . I have potty trained her too . I enjoy your videos so much . I want my bird to be happy , she is only 5 months old talking and flying . I love her. chaya
I used to think only the smarter parrots could learn flight recall but my cockatiel is doing really well with it! Going to teach ger to fly up and down now! Thanks for this video!
birds and pet care Cockatiels are TERRIFIC fliers! Slender bodies, longer wings, and a long tail...I'm getting carried away lol. Really though, they are wonderful in the air and I'd imagine your tiel would be a much more agile flier than my grey. Thanks for the comment! :)
***** yes she is quite agile and fast to! Every morning she will fly around my room in circles! She loves to fly.
+birds and pet care Hey, don't put that 'tiel down by saying she's not 'smarter'! LOL I had a 'Tiel for 29 years, and he was so smart! Some days, I thought he was smarter than me! Just because they're small doesn't mean they aren't just as intelligent as their bigger cousins! I have a conure (small) and a G. cockatoo (larger) bird now--they're different, but they're both really smart!
+Michelle Devon it kind of depends on the individual parrot to. My female cockatiel is not very bright but my male budgie is really smart. I have adopted an african grey 1 month ago and I can definitely see the intelligence in her. all parrots are smart. They are smart for diffrent reasons to. my small birds don't need as much social interaction and are not that mentally smart but my grey is very mentally smart. hope that makes sense lol
I think you're right--and that's what I was trying to say, basically, too: It's really sort of like people--some parrots are super smart and some are not, and that's just the way it goes! We just adopted two orange-winged amazons to add to our flock--we're picking them up tomorrow! I can definitely see that my small conure is a different type of intelligence than my cockatoo is, so I get what you mean. But the cockatiels are really just small cockatoos, and they have all the personality and spunk of a big bird in a tiny little package! What is your grey's name? Good luck with her and all of your flock!
wingsNpaws: A month ago, I rescued a 19 year old blue fronted Amazon parrot from loving owners who were no longer able to take care of her. I know she had lots of time and attention outside the cage. During a hospitalization, Rikki had little human contact for 2 1/2 months. When the bird was given to me, I began trying to build a loving bond. After a month, I know she likes me, but is not madly in love with me like the cockatiel I had. This bird is much more content to be on her perch in the cage or on top (I eave the door open all the time.)
This is not my first bird, and having a bird that is middle aged is different than getting one as a fledgling. Rikki's wings have been clipped all her life, and I was quite taken aback when I saw her plunk down on her beak when she got a little spooked. I like the idea of a bird being able to fly and to do some of the things Smokey does.
The vet visit is coming up (the same one who sold her to the first owner), and I know she is probably expecting to clip. Should I clip her one more time until I've worked more with the bird?
Should I assume flighted birds will always wear a harness outside? How long is the leash? Would you trust Smokey out without a leash? You can see the love she has for you (and vice versa)
Thanks for your videos. I love your attitude toward training your birds. Recommend any books? Maybe you ought to write one!
the bond with you and Smoky is so awesome....
Such an informative video. So glad I watched it! Never thought about this with my parrot but I'm going to start. Whenever she gets scared she usually flies and crashes into something and that isn't very safe and makes me worried that one day she will hurt herself. Thanks so much and keep up the good work with the videos! :)
Hi Smokey. My CAG is 4 months old we have been practicing training recall for about two weeks. So far we are doing great. I really follow all your reconmendations and always make sure that the area we are using for training is safe. I'm very happy with your video thank you. My parrot is very happy and his self confidence is very hight because he can flight. Let the birds be birds, let them flight.
I have a flighted sun conure and it is amazing to see her let off her screams of joy whrn she takes off. "If a parrot is clipped and is sitting on a tree stand it is no different from being in a cage all day"
pets by A Sun conures are amazing fliers! Thanks for sharing :)
I have a 1 year old Sun Conure. Adopted him when he was 6 months old (wings clipped). We let the wings grow out and taught him how to fly. He has gotten outside our house 3 times but he flies down to us. He usually walks down the branch and then flies to our shoulder. I do not know why someone would take away flight from a bird; that is their gift in life!
We are getting a baby timneh in 5 to 6 weeks and have been struggling with the decision to clip or not. I have been leaning toward not clipping and your video, along with advice from others has led me to not clip. I am really looking forward to flight training! Thanks for this and your other videos.
Brian Stinson You're very welcome and good luck with the new bird. Let me know how things go!
Hope you never quit.
I was thinking the same thing. what makes a bird so special is its power of flight
when I got my african grey the wings were clipped and he still flew away, he didn't fly that far and I was able to get him quickly as he flew to the ground not the trees. In the last 3 years I let his flight feathers grow back and have recall trained him. He flew out last week for the second time ever when my friend left the door open, I ran on my porch called his name and he flew right to my hand. I also take my african grey outside on a walk 5 days a week on a leash, when his wings were clipped he would crash land when he got startled, now that he is flighted he flies right back to my shoulder. Even though I trust my bird to always come back to me i always use a leash. I have also taught my bird that the kitchen is off limits at all times. I think my parrot is safe due to training and flight, without training myself and my parrot I could see how it could be more dangerous for my bird.
Jacob, I am loving your videos and have learned so much even though I have kept parrots for 40 years! I have an African Grey, a Yellow Nape and a Blue and Gold Macaw and all are awesome talkers. I hand raised my Grey and the Macaw, our Nape is a rescue bird. I used to clip their wings, but for many years now I came to believe they are much safer with falling or limited flying if they can control the landing by being able to fly. So all of our parrots are flighted, but up to now we have been extremely careful that they are only loose in the bird room or carried on an arm through the house. Your video encourages me to train them indoors to fly as you have done with Smokey. One thing I thought I would mention in adding to your advocating keeping birds flighted is how much more flight and flapping the wings exercises their heart and lungs. This is aerobic exercise that is a very important key for their long term cardiovascular health. Please keep making these wonderful and educational videos!!! Thanks so much!!!
That was good. It is refreshing to see someone with this point of view. The people who think it is alright to clip a bird are wrong. You are very careful of their feelings but they are not always the same. Birds need to fly. Clipping them is hobbling them.
Omg so cute. Smokey tapping the glass.
Hi there! We have never clipped our budgies in the past - (most of them came clipped, however, from a store.)
and now we have a cockatiel from a breeder who was never clipped, and we have never clipped her ourselves. I have realized that getting a freshly weaned breeder bird is a new and exciting experience for us, as is teaching her how to fly.
I think you captured it best in this video- helping a bird with training, and common sense in proofing the house, keeping windows closed, (like any other small pet owners or cat/dog owners will be familiar with) helps equip the bird for any future experiences and gives them strong wings and confidence.
Since working with her to find appropriate landing perches, fly at different heights, turning and so on, she's had far less scuffles in landing. I feel confident as we continue her training that the already minimal bad landings our previous birds have had, will be reduced to none in this bird.
And my reasons for not clipping are the same as yours, of course.
Practicing safe-proofing as well as the training is very important. I had a rabbit before this bird and safe proofing is a necessity with any animal inclined to explore, destroy, chew- as is supervision.
I think you have very solid points as to why it is better to not clip than to clip. As people, we can't imagine that a bird could ever not know how to fly or that it is a skill that can depreciate over time. Thanks for making this video!
TehYumehChan You're spot on! Thanks for watching :)
We have a very happy budgie who is out of his cage most of the day...he is not clipped. He seems quite happy with the independence that flying gives him...he is still eager to learn, train and interact with us. I think he would be quite saddened if he was clipped. ❤🐦
I recently (2 months now) obtained my 1 year old Gold Capped Conure, Skittles. He was clipped his entire life, but I wanted him to experience and have the skill of flying. Luckily I had researched (and found your amazing videos) how to do this properly. After about 1 month his wings had grown enough to fly again! He now consistently "going home" and is now trying to "come here". Every now and again (when HE wants to come) he will fly to me. Our bond has become MUCH stronger since flight training. My one mistake is taking too long to buy a harness. When he wasn't able to fly I would take him on walks on my shoulder, which he LOVED. I can no longer do this for the fear that he will fly away (I have only had him . He HATES the harness. Slowly he is becoming more accustomed to it, but I really hate that he isn't able to go on walks with me. I wish I would have started harness training BEFORE he was flighted.
Sureshots10 It is never too late to re-harness train. Take each step slowly, keeping in mind it is never a rush. I'll try and see if I could do a video on this in the future.
Will deff follow your page! I'm finally about to take the plunge and get a grey! I feel I can't do enough research! But a lot of your info helps me greatly! I'm in the stage of deciding to clip or not. I have a dog so I'm thinking not clipping would be the best bet. Accidents happen so figure itd be better to be prepared for the one off situation.
Our Timneh Winston was clipped when we got him as a one year old. I believe this is part of the reason he is as cautious as he is. It took a long time to completely regrow his flights and we spent a lot of time doing short hops over a matress. He manouvers around the house confidently now and I am sure that flight is what keeps him healthy.
I used to clip my amazon's wings, but he figured out how to fly with clipped feathers. Didn't think it was possible until I saw him do it.
Excellent video!
its sad that there even needs to be a debate about this...takin' away a birds ability to fly is like takin' away their entire being...if you dont want a pet that flies maybe you shouldnt get a BIRD...
No it's sad when the bird flys into walls,ceiling fans and other harzadous objects also it's easy for them to get hurt by predator outside if they get out there
The birds are our pets it's way safer for them to have their wings clipped
turn off ceiling fans and get rid of "hazardous objects" if youre gonna have an un-caged flying pet in your home...if you have a dog,do you put a muzzle on his mouth so he doesnt chew your cables?do you chain him to the table so he doesnt get under the sink and drinks the cleaning supplies?NO!you stash the toxic chemicals somewhere out of reach and you arrange your cables in a way that the dog cant get to them.youre mutilating your pet to make life easier for YOU!(while using the argument that "its safer" for them to justify it).yes,i know,a parrot that can only waddle around your house and cant cause any ruckus is extremely convenient FOR YOU...just like 5 year olds hooked on all sorts of mind numbing,energy draining pills are extremely convenient for parents all across america.these are living beings,NOT TOYS that you can manipulate and mold into whats more convenient for you
KeemstarDid9/11 A clipped bird can easily fly away too and there are more dangers to a clipped bird than flighted have common sense
The place I live is basically infested with Ravens and they are everything and they're super big and it would be really dangerous if a bird got out
Short Fuse it's not always means of convenience though, some peoples living situation would require during some time for the owner's birds to have their wings clipped
Especially if a bird gets outside, where I live there are Ravens everywhere and they would be extremely dangerous for a pet bird to get out
This is great got some ideas for more flight training
Very informative video, my grey clover was clipped but i will let her wings regrow, flight training is the right approach ty so much for future training
I have a baby Indian Ringneck and I was debating if I should clip his wing or not but after I`ve seen this clip I thing I will try for a while with her wings not cliped and see what happen. Thank you, you show me who to train my beautiful Ringneck.
What a bird Smokey is the best parrot in the whole world I want a parrot like yours
Benji bunchy mess! A happy mess! He loves you soooo much! You are his sun and stars. He likes being able to be benji with support of a caring loving involved mom! Birds are very social and the more you interact with them the more they engage! I had chickens with personalities. Benji is very special though he WILL act up and do his alarm but he is very happy and comfortable when mom is there! Love you guys and thanks for showing benjie so we can see the amount of caring is involved with these magnificent birds!😀
Ive had several parrots during my life and all have been flighted apart from a rehomed cockatiel who could not grow flight feathers on one wing. I always felt sad for him as he was just not as happy and independant as a flighted bird. I now have a rehomed 13yr old african grey who since taking her in has improved her flight massively, she is a very happy little hen, id like to harness train her next. Interesting your comment about birds flying down, my CAG can fly down but i can see she is less comfortable doing so. I shall use the staircase to help her over come this.
thanks for your videos.
I admittedly hate the idea of clipping, but at the same time, I do understand that there are circumstances where it's best to do so - temporarily or constantly.
GREAT JOB!!!!! Thank you so much
linnieworld Thanks, Monika! :)
Ziggy has been practicing since I got him less than a month ago. He can find me in the other rooms now and tonight he flew "home" to tuck himself in to bed lol. He can fly from the floor up to me at a sharp angle and can maneuver around doorways and hallways, which our house has a lot of. I go to another room from where I've left him and I give the command to fly to me and he is now happily taking to flight immediately. If he is eating in his room and is ready to come out he puts out his call to the flock to find out where I am and when I respond, he is on my hand in seconds. I'm most excited because his Aviator Flight Harness arrives Tuesday! I've been practicing lifting his wings, holding him and handling him...getting him used to putting the harness on so it will be a lot less stressful for him. We love you and Ziggy sends heart wings to beautiful Smokey. :))
ZiggyBird Thank you Ziggy! He is a wonderful flier from what I see in your videos! Introduce the harness VERY VERY slowly :)
Thank you so much. Our parcel arrived and we are picking it up tomorrow. I'll be sure to post a video once we actually get him used to the harness and take him out. I think he will do a happy dance :))
thanks god you are specifying that all these apply to indoors activity only and not outdoors and for those who have their pets birds outdoors from baby without firstly indoors seccion always cut their wings.thx fo saying it .even from the very beggining since there are some people that leaping videos in order to get the gist .thx
What do you feed smokey on a daily basis
I have watched several of your videos - I was drawn to the fact you have an African Grey. I have been in love with them from the first moment I learned of them
I don't currently have a bird, but I would love to bring a Grey into my family. My biggest concern is not knowing enough to provide the most stable and loving environment that meets all of their needs. I have seen birds that have plucked their feathers - some terribly - and it breaks my heart.
Other than your very helpful videos, what resources would you suggest I use to research before I take that step?
Thank you!
I never thought I would consider not clipping -- but...I am starting to think about this and honestly, I feel pretty nervous over it yet feel I feel like it will add to Biko's quality of life if he has the ability to fly and like I should decide pretty soon. Though Biko's wings are already clipped, he is starting to fly further and even landing more accurately
Smartest Bird In The Room It is a very tough decision to make. I mean it when I say I was a huge proponent of wing clipping but completely changed my mind when I explored this new world of bird keeping. Once I made the decision to allow my grey to grow out her feathers, it took 2 years for them to completely all grow out. Each time a few feathers would grow out, she would break them because there were no feathers around to provide the support since her primaries were clipped.
If you decide to venture on to allow Biko to grow out her wings, be sure that you train her for recall and take all necessary precautions to prevent her from flying out or injuring herself indoors. A lot of people often argue with me that allowing your birds the freedom of flight puts them at an unnecessary risk of flying into ceiling fans or boiling pots of water. In all honesty, I wouldn't have my bird out in the first place if the ceiling fans were on or if I was cooking. It's a very easy fix. Once they learn about windows and mirrors, they also will never crash into them even with a spook flight. If you go this route, BEWARE the training is addicting and you probably will never turn back!! :)
Thanks so much for that detailed advice. Biko is now just under 4 months (hatched at the end of April) so I suppose I need to stop thinking about it and make a decision soon..
Hi. Since I get my African Grey Congo I start looking at videos and yours are the best, so right now Im trying to get your answer because I saw you in this video moving your finger around as a command and Smokey flying off your hand and turning around and going back to you. I know that you explained how to do it from one point to another, but that turn is awesome... Can you explained how I can get to that point?
Can you do a video on how you "parrot proofed" your home when flight training? Did you do anything besides turning off fans and stoves? Where there certain objects you removed from the room?
I have an African grey but he fly off right after step up when I move my hand and never want to sit anywhere other than its cage or on the cage
hi I am on the waiting list now for my new bird and very excited just wanted to know when I bring her home and given her time to settle should I begin to handle her right away and also create the bond that we will both have for many many years to come
When I get a cockatoo I will never clip it's wings. I think a fliers ability to fly should be never taken 'cuz thats what they are made for! Thanks for the encouragement and the tipps!
I usually go in a huge sports hall and let it fly around
Hi there, Ive just got Lucy, 5 months old CAG, and i believe she came from a very good breeder (in Slovakia) as she automatically flew to hand after a few days with us... Now I am starting to use your method and hope she will be able to pick it up quick... We still have a few accidents(window crash mainly) but she comes to hand both to myself and my brothers as well if there are treats involved, so I think she will do great. Love your videos, its great help to all, who actually care about the birds they have. On an another note... Ive noticed you stroke Smokey on the back as well... I do too, but ive been warned that stroking the back of the bird or under the wings tickle play will suggest mating time for them. Now Lucy is only 5 months, so i still have many years till mating will occure to her, but wanted to ask your oppinion od the matter.... Thanks in advance. Kinga
Wouldn't it differ depending on the species, like big parrots vs.. maybe finches? I'm not a bird owner but just instinctively I feel there may be quite a significant difference of how well individual birds can absorb training.
What is your opinion on Meyer Parrot's? Getting one in 6 weeks 😉😊
I want my parrot to be flighted as well can you make a step by step how to learn a parrot to fly indoors like your smokey. She is an excellent flyer.
I had my Grey's wings clipped once on the advice from my vet, and swore I would never do that again! Poor thing spent more time falling on the floor then on a perch! One of the first things I trained was the command Come! I believe all pet birds should have the ability of flight if their safety can be assured. Here's a short video of my baby Echo practicing her "Come"
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I have this baby jako 3 months old. I have a problem with him, because he wants to fly, and I was told by his breeder that I should not allow this. This tends to limit the time spent outside the cage, because I don't want to put him in danger of crashing into objects or windows, or mirrors etc. So I'm not sure how to proceed. If I don't hold him, he really wants to take off, so I don't have the confidence to let go of him and start the recall training. I came up with a plan to clip his wings for now, and as the time passes to train him properly. Do you think it's a good plan? I would appreciate your advice on this. Thanks!
Okay I like a bird
just curious, what does your birds do at night time? Do they come and sleep with you or snuggle or poop on your bed when you are there asleep or do you cage them? Do recommend never caging them? Does having your bird flightless ever cause danger to arise for them? What I mean is my Quaker is flightless because I was warned of all the dangers of him accidently flying outside and becoming lost or he go to try get a drink of water from a glass partially filled and drowns, not to mention poop being throughout the house and that I have 4 cats and 3 dogs two of which are huskies. While I still feel that he would be much happier to fly instead of walk or climb on his perch or cage(which he is only in for night and when we are gone which is very rare), I am not sure if having such a small bird is as safe being flighted since Quakers are known to die most commonly because of accidents like drowning or stove accidents or escapes. I spend a ton of time with him and absolutely love him and carry him with me almost everywhere since I potty trained him. I just would like to know what you think of Quakers in particular being flightless is wise or safe because I would like him to live the most happiest and longest life he can live without an accident which I hear so often for these little guys. And one more question do you think a Quaker and an African grey or macaw will get along together because I have wanted so much to also get a bigger bird but wonder if they would not mesh well together and so I would have to chose which bird can be loved on at a time?
Justin Chapman You have lots of good questions. I'll try to be succinct in answering them.
1. She is caged at night, I don't want to run the risk of rolling over on her or waking up to a remodeled bedroom.
2. I think pet birds need to now how to occupy their time by having times of the day where they are alone but with activities to do and things to forage.
3. I know of many people who have much smaller birds than quakers that are flighted. I was also told when I first got a bird that many die from the reasons you mentioned (drowning, stove accidents, etc). I believed and preached it for a long time, I now question where they got these statistics. But in any case, flighted birds don't run a higher risk of being stepped on, drowning, or stove accidents. If anything, they run less of a risk since they have the ability of getting out of the situation in the first place. Nonetheless, birds that die for those reasons don't die because they were flighted, but because of negligence. No birds, clipped or unclipped should be left unsupervised.
4. Onto your final question. It seems to me like you have a very strong bond with your quaker and vice versa. In that case, I wouldn't recommend any of the larger parrots. There is a chance they might or might not get along with your quaker. If they don't, they could end up killing the smaller bird with just a bite. I would say a similar sized bird would work better, since they can also play together.
PHEW! Well, I hope this helps :)
I do its been 3 years
Just one question My 3 months old parrot is clipped does how long does it takes to grow them up again as he is taking them' of every day
Every day we find a feather on the ground is that good sing ? Im so worried
And also what do u mean about recall??? Hope i get an answer
I've got a baby african grey around 20 weeks old and she loves flying between her cage around the room and flying over to me. I would hate to take that away from her as she comes alive when she's free to do as she wishes.
Clyceal I totally agree. Just be sure that you work on recall and help her to develop her flight skills indoors. :)
what if they fly up on a chandelier or on top of cabinets what should i do?
That's why you teach them Flight recall so you can call them down that's kinda the point of this video
You ever cut Smokey wings?
My family and I are getting a galah this weekend. For a little while we wondered whether we should clip her wings or not. Eventually we decided that we should clip her wings for the first few months and once she's trained to come to us and not fly away or anything we'll let her wings grow.
Andrea Nicholson Is the galah handfed? Usually, most handfed babies (especially galahs) will want to be with you. If they are clipped early on, they will never build the same skill in flight as an unclipped fledgling. It is, however, going to be A LOT of work keeping an unclipped baby galah because it will have endless energy but this will only build your skill as a trainer. If you are willing to dedicate your time to training, I personally would not clip a galah as a fledgling. If it is able to build its skill now and remain unclipped, it will develop into an expert flyer and should it get lost outside, its chances of being recovered will be much more likely. If the bird is clipped, you will likely spend 3 months getting the bird to make its first short flight (overcoming its fear of falling). This is the case with Smokey. We practice recall everyday and still her skill in flight cannot be matched by those of a fledgling aged bird; all because she was clipped for a few short months of her life. Of course, the decision is ultimately up to you. Do be aware though, that an unclipped bird MUST get lots of training to be safe in the home. Good luck with the new baby! :)
***** Thank you very much for replying it is very helpful to us. We didn't realize that clipping their wings could affect their ability to fly.
If the bird flys away they usually come back home if they are familiar with their surroundings. The only thing is the hawks have a keen since of sight and could swoop your bird up in a matter of seconds after it flys off.
How you get to the point that your African Grey go and come back to you flying?
Does anyone have any information about what to do with windows and mirrors? Flighted birds tend to fly into them, don't they? Which can be lethal? I've yet to get my parrotlet but I'm curious about this since I intend to keep the little guy flighted. Is it really just a matter of introducing it to mirrors and windows by having them tap it?
Didn't you bother to watch the video?
How did you teach Smokey to fly off of you then come back in a circle?
I pity the African grey we have and I wish it can go fly outside be happy and come back but I heard that they really do wanna come back but they don't know how is it true? Is there a way to let it be happy flying in the open an coming back. Also I feel like greys need a partner or are they ok?please reply and tanks in advance
The only way to bring your grey outside is with the Aviator harness or Flight suit and no your grey does not need a partner
My grey lives freely he will go and come home on his own he will only chill out on tree on our backyard if i call him he will come home these birds are much smarter then we think indeed training was involved at first!
There is one question I have that I am confused on if you get your birds wings clipped can they get their flight feathers back? I'm unsure because I am new to having birds as pets and would like to know if they can fly after getting their wings clipped
Yes feathers do grow back so don't worry
I clipped my parrotlet's wings because at 3 yrs of age, he was untrained and had been abused. I have had him for 6 months and we are at the point where he will take food from my hands through the bars and not freak out if I put my hands in the cage. Once he is tamed/traimed, he will be flighted. My new GC conure was clipped by the breeder and everything I have read says that since they stay like a troubled 2 yr old, they need to stay clipped. I hope to be able to let her be flighted later and I will have aviator harnesses for them so we can all go to the pet store and other places together.
Hello, I had few 3 years ago an african gray and I use to have him on my sholder and go walking, he use to fly coming to me when I reach home from work.
Unfortunately I lost grey, he get sick and passed away.
Just today I decided to get a new one, less than 6 months, but I am afraid as he is not eating and whenever I get close to him he start doing bad noise and he is not eating since 10 hours, I am afraid to loose this bird as well.
Please any advise? Or as he is in a new invirnment he is acting this way?
Thank yiu for your videos
Mansour S. El Aridi Hi, you mentioned that the bird is less than 6 months old. Do you know just exactly how old it is? This is important because if the bird is making whinny or low begging noises, it might not be weaned and able to eat on its own. If the bird is not weaned yet, you will have to take the bird back to where you got him and have them finish handfeeding and weaning the bird. In the worst case scenario, you could also learn how to handfeed the bird but make sure you get help from someone who can show you how. If not done correctly, you could end up killing the bird. Handfeeding is not hard, but there is a way to do it and a way not to do it.
Do you see any droppings in the bird's cage since you got him? Be sure to check for droppings because they bird might not be eating when you're around. Droppings would be a good way to make sure whether or not he's eating. If there are no droppings, you must bring the bird to a vet or a bird specialty store. They could starve and die very quickly without food. Please let me know how this turns out.
Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it. Actually I just managed to hand feed my bird actually he ate half an apple ☺. But he is not able to eat seeds, actually I realised that he does not know how.
I love pets and actually call them by He or she as I consider them part of the family.
How I will teach him to start
eating by his own? I tried to watch your videos but non of them shows that.
Again thank you for your reply.
I guess the bird is a male so I called him Sasha.
I just clipped my rainbow lorikeet two days ago and already I deeply regret that decision.
Can you give me tips on how to teach him how to fly again just in case he has forgotten how to fly. Also, is there any training I need to teach him right now like target training so when the time comes, teaching him how to fly would be easier.
Animefreakfan006 once they been clipped they will no longer fly anymore
Queenin that is absolutely not true!! My budgie is a re-flighted bird and he's a spectacular flyer!
***** oh my bird got his wings clipped when my brother brought it, he fly from his stand when he think i left him alone etc, he scream then fly to the ground, when i try to teach him at least to jump to my hand for treat he don't even try, is he afraid? or waiting for me to carry him as usual? any tip so i be able to progress with him? or i shall wait for his wings to grow little more?
thanks again for the cool videos, and tips, they are very helpful ^^
Shini44 Hi, try to work with the bird so that he will walk over to you and willingly step up onto your hand. From there, work on small hops. If the bird is clipped, he probably developed a strong fear of falling and this is what is preventing him from hopping onto your hand. You'll have to keep trying to encourage him. It took Smokey weeks to have enough courage to take her first leap onto my hand.
***** i started letting him jump from places (very shot distances) to my lap, then to my hand, and now he is gaining confidence little by little, and he is so attached to me now, its my favorite pet , i used to think that i like the cats more :P
my Grey doesn't have feet ... he/she (don't know the sex yet) is still very young, around 12 weeks and just started flapping wings and I am like a mother waiting on her child to take its first step. I live in South Africa where it is very hot and ceiling fans are always on... this is my biggest concern. And as a mother of my litttle baby grey I feel it will be unfair to clip his wings and take away his flight with him already struggling just to climb. I need advice on how to make a perfect life for a feetless, flying, indoor African Grey.
Sorry thanks
My jenday conure has never had his wings clipped and he is a terrific flier. Im currently training him the recall, but its so easy... He never wants to leave me. I dont even need treats, lol! I raise my hand and say his name, and there he comes, even when hes in another room and is not seeing me.
+DeadlyWalrus21 hes totally awesome! He just learned to dance on cue. Very smart little guys. If you have space and dont mind the loud noises they make, it woukd be perfect. Not a beginner bird though.
+DeadlyWalrus21 awesome! Youll see, theyre little clowns and they really like to cuddle.
Have kept flighted budgies, finch and canary for 10 years: wouldn't have it any other way... Could you PLEASE remind your listeners that clipping wings often brings a FALSE sense of security: of the parrots lost outside handled by Perroquetsecours, for which we are a volunteer transit home, many have wings clipped, making them very vulnerable. Clipping the wings will not stop a bird from taking off if circumstances are right... It is probably best to also put much emphasis on step-up and short recalls for clipped birds as well.
CVersailles I completely agree!
Ours was not clipped. Take care teach it properly no problem he never went beyond the surrounding gardens. OC he was lucky the people around here liked him and the local cats quickly learned he was no food
By saying that you will "lose" your bird if not taught recall do you mean it will die?
Jacob Usagi Hi Jacob, what I meant was that parrots who are flighted should be recalled trained so that in the event they somehow got outdoors, the training will serve as a back up to get the bird back. If a bird is not recall trained and accidentally flew outdoors, it is not equipped with the skill to fly back and will be long gone. I created this video because I know some of my viewers will allow their bird's wings to grow out like Smokey's. However, I just wanted to make it clear that if someone decides to do that, they must minimize the risk by training recall. Hope this answers your question!
Oh ok lol. I was concerned because I have budgies who grew out their feathers and I never could get them to understand the concept of recall and I thought you meant they'd die! Haha thanks for the reply back.
My step-mom and dad have a lovely Amazon parrot. I worry that, if she was able to fly, she'd crap on everything.
Don't you worry about your Smokey pooping on everything, especially high-to-reach places?
GrammarNazi1988 Nope, I talked about this in one of my other videos. She has a designated tree stand where she flies to in case she needs to do her business.
That's awesome. Theirs poops all over the place. She's still a baby, though, at 2, I think.
***** which video
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You really are second to non, I am sure of success for others if they follow the steps in a given sequence, not moving on at the human pace is a must, a point that you continually emphasize.
Time is of the essence, do you fit all of this around a work schedule from home or is your spare time, after coming in from work
your animals time.
Just a thought.....
People who get a bird and clip their feathers are incredible stupid, because birds are ment to Fly. Dont by a brid if you dont want them to fly!!
That is a very cool video! :D
Parrot crazy seems that you understand what i wrote, mission achieved.
btw english is not my native language ;) so it is no surprise that i'm not a pro at gramma
Cooro It's not my first language either,so...
I'm sorry that i don't write in english every day
in fact it's very rare, i lack practice :(
Cooro :( I know how you feel.
***** thanks for the cool videos, also today i were able to teach my bird how to cuddle the way your bird does, he is so cute when he does that
Shini44 I'm so glad to hear that! What kind of bird do you have?
***** African Grey Parrot, same as you, he is 5 months old, btw how long does it take for his wings to grow back and he is able to fly? he was clipped in the store when my bro bought it.
Clipping flight feathers is a cruel practice and should be stopped. To deny a parrot it's natural right to fly is utterly disgusting. It's also disfiguring.
wing clipping is animal cruelty and should be illegal ,it really should only be done as a last resort like if you had a bird that was dangerous that would attack all the time and you have attempted behaviour modification ,in that case i can see it don to save the bird ,birds fly if you are not able to deal with that your afraid it will mess up you perfect house get a dog
I love your videos! However I see candles on your dresser and this is alarming to me. Burning candles around birds is NOT good for them.
hi I am on the waiting list now for my new bird and very excited just wanted to know when I bring her home and given her time to settle should I begin to handle her right away and also create the bond that we will both have for many many years to come