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The best way to answer this would have to do with a visual inspection of the nail and what the nail touches when the bird is perching on a limb, perching device of some sort. Ideally, if the bird is perching on something round, and if the nail touches the back part of the foot while perching, then the nails are too long. Typically, you can see if the nail is clear, where the vein runs and you of course would never want to cut into the vein that supplies the nail with nourishment, oxygen, through its blood flow. If still not sure, don't risk it. Take the bird to your local vet and observe and watch them do one foot and then you do the other foot with their supervision. This is the all time safe guarded way of providing this service to your bird.
In the wild, the bird naturally keep their nails and beak filed down by the things it chews and claws upon while resting/perching. You may want to incorporate some of these items into the cage to assist in the natural way of filing them down.
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Do parakeets have claws?
I don't know if they are called ''claws'' but my parakeets have long nails that can get sharp if you let them grow. If they get too sharp you have to clip them but it is risky and i think it should be left to a vet.
How often do you need to clip your guineas nails?
about every month or every other month.
Do tigers clip their nails?
no tiger do not clip their own nails but if they are captured, they might be taken by a human to get their nails cut by a vet.
How do you make your nails longer?
Don't clip your nails
Do hippies clip there nails?
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If you clip a parakeets wings will they ever fly?
Yes, if you clip their wings they will be able to fly again eventually. It takes about six months for them to grow back, but they will.
What do you use to clip a guinea pigs nails?
a nail clipper
How do you clip your nails and eat chicken at the same time?
You stop time while clipping your nails and eating chicken. :)
How often do you clip a parikeets nails?
When they need them, watch the nail. If you look at them you will see the nail curves, you don't want to cut past that curve because their is a quick and it will bleed
How do you clip your nails without a nail clipper?
Sissors or a Nail file
Can parakeets eat mangos?
Yes they are But to often
How do you put your bunny in a trance so you can clip he nails?
well, my rabbit falls asleep if you hold her in your arms (belly up) and she falls asleep quick, that's how i clip her nails, i let her fall asleep. this could take a period of 2 min. to hlf and hr or more to fully have the bunny cozy enough to clip their nails. try this with your bunny.
