It's a lslightly strange subject, I know. But many of us have birds, such as parakeets, and sometimes their nails need to be cut! Preferably before they get hung up in a toy, etc. ;) So, here's how to do it.
Method 1:
#1: First, get your supplies. All you need is a small towel and nail clippers; the human kind work just fine. (BTW, this "how-to" is not for finches/canaries; they don't need their nails clipped. I'm talking about the parrots here. ;))
#2 Catch the bird. Throw the towel over her, place your hand over her body, and pick her up. Yes, she'll fuss!! Don't worry, she's not dying. ;) Place her head in between your thum/forefinger knuckle (it's in the pic!) or in between your forefinger/middle finger knuckle. I do it the former way.
#3 Grab a foot with the free fingers on the hand holding the bird or don't hold at all, just clip; that's how I do it!! Most of the time you can get their feet to relax to where all the nails poke out. Check for the quick (a little red line; it's pretty easy to see as long as the bird's nails are white.) and cut just a teensy bit before it. If you do happen to nick it, don't worry, it'll stop bleeding. I've done it several times!
Method 2
#1 Perch your bird on your finger.
#2 Clip her nails from that position.
M2 is easier on the bird, but you can't always do it that way...Pal, the yellow girl, is tame enough for me to do it that way. Pippen, OTOH, is not. ;)
And here is a video on it...hopefully the quality is OK!
You're done! The pics and video aren't the greatest, but hopefully you'll get the idea. :)
~E
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