2009-08-20 • by Administrator

Unlike us humans, birds can be severely cut and bruised if they’re nails are not kept well. So, they need to be trimmed from time to time. Wondered how Nail Clipping for Your Pet Bird can be done? Well, this can be done easily all by yourself. By doing this, you won’t get scratched by your bird the next time and it will also keep your bird healthier. There are many diseases that spread from untrimmed nails. So a little time off from work will do your bird good and even prevent it from scratching that wooden table you love.

Study your bird

Every bird, just like any of us humans has a blood source for every toenail. This blood source should be carefully identified so that when you are trimming your bird’s nail you take that extra care not to damage this blood source. A few light colored toenails would easily give away the blood source. So, the next time you sit down to Nail Clipping for Your Pet Bird this should not be overlooked.

Materials you need to keep ready

There are a few specially made nail trimmers for birds and these are different from the ordinary ones. They are round so that it makes it easier to clip the end of the nail. Some people tend to use a common nail cutter for all pets in the house. Never use the same trimmer for your bird as you use on your cat or dog, as there can be a spread of infection. Next up, an excellent clotting powder is needed. This will come in handy in case there is some bleeding. Flour, another important material should be kept ready. Stypic Powder is also recommended. However this powder should not be used on the body of the bird as it may hurt the bird. A freshly cleansed towel is also necessary. A safe way of Nail Clipping for Your Pet Bird is virtually impossible without these materials.

Procedure

Two people can effectively carry out the job of Nail Clipping For Your Pet Bird. Firstly one person should cover the whole body of the bird with the towel. It should be wrapped in such a way that the belly of the bird is covered. Next, take control of the bird by slowly getting hold of its neck in a way it won’t hurt its neck and also a distance that keeps it from biting your hand. The most important part of taking control of the bird is that, it should not be held too tight. Birds can suffocate easily. Thus they should be held as loosely as possible. As one person has effectively taken control of the bird, the other begins the job of Nail Clipping For Your Pet Bird. Each toe should be pulled in the gentlest manner, and using the designated nail trimmer, cut the nail of the bird after making sure of the blood source. There should be a firm but gentle grip, as it’s just a bird! If you have cut too much make sure to use the clotting powders you’ve kept ready.

This method can be followed to safely and effectively carry out the task of Nail Clipping for Your Pet Bird, all by yourself!