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Wings
Fledgeling
Joined: 17 Feb 2005
Posts: 247
Location: usa |
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How many of you are allowed to trim your birds nails? NONE of mine let me...any ideas of how I can get them to let me do this...I've tried a whole bunch of times but to no avail...  Thanks Pam |
Sunday March 27, 2005 9:05 pm |
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LVMY2S
Fledgeling
Joined: 16 Jan 2005
Posts: 255
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Hi Pam, my M2 allows me to cut her nails and also file them but I hand raised her and she is very trusting of me. My two adopted Too's I have to trick them. I give them an almond(or anything they are fond of that day) and while they stand and eat it I am usually able to take the tip off of a couple of nails. The only problem with this is it takes a few days before I can get all the nails trimmed. I also heard where a dremil is the best thing to use but I think the sound may bother my Too's. Hopefully in another month when I take them for their yearly check-up they'll get a better trim and I won't be the bad quy. Karen |
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Sunday March 27, 2005 10:29 pm |
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Wings
Fledgeling
Joined: 17 Feb 2005
Posts: 247
Location: usa |
Thanks Karen, I'll give the almond a try....what foot do you do while they are eating it the standing foot or the one with the nut? I'll see if this might work? They get so mad at me..they are all hand reared but this is one thing they all hate!  lol Pam |
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Sunday March 27, 2005 11:31 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Well, they don't really ALLOW it.. But, after following the five step protocol I wrap them in a towel (step five) and trim their nails.
They are doing pretty well with that! |
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Monday March 28, 2005 10:59 am |
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Wings
Fledgeling
Joined: 17 Feb 2005
Posts: 247
Location: usa |
Don't they get mad after you towel them? Mine do, big time! Pam |
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Monday March 28, 2005 9:57 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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No, they don't get mad.. They are just agitated while they are wrapped in the towel..
But not afterwards! Perhaps a bit more quiet.. |
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Tuesday March 29, 2005 11:03 am |
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Wings
Fledgeling
Joined: 17 Feb 2005
Posts: 247
Location: usa |
LOL-My guys actually turn their backs on me and give no kisses or any affection towards me..they hate to be toweled but won't let me have their feet for more than a minute otherwise. I just tried the almond and they toss the almond and fly away from me or the ones that can't fly scream at me and pull their feet away. So I guess it's time to start making the vet appts.....lol (snots)lol Pam |
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Tuesday March 29, 2005 2:22 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Hey Pam! Can't you towel your fids, and take them to things? Then explain what it is, and have them feel something. Reward them, and give them a treat while they're in the towel.
Also, try to reward them by scratching while they're in the towel.
Perhaps this helps to get them used to towels!
It's a pity I live so far away, else I could groom your flock. Zazu wants to stay for a while as a 'payment for grooming' then! LOL! |
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Wednesday March 30, 2005 11:19 am |
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Wings
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Joined: 17 Feb 2005
Posts: 247
Location: usa |
I will take Zazu in a heartbeat!!hehe No, it's just my guys hate being toweled..they scream..try to bite and just have a total hissy over it.. They want no part of it. I'll just take them to the Dr. and let them get mad at her!lol Pam |
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Wednesday March 30, 2005 1:04 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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He he he my guys used to be the same, but now they're quite ok with it. Zazu even talks while toweled now! (I'm Zazu, Hi Zazu, how're you Zazu?)
He'll bob his head and saw cute things.. He also enjoys cuddles while toweled now. (He used to HATE that towel!)
He also eats while toweled now, he used to be too stressy to eat..
Perhaps an idea for the next trim?  |
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Wednesday March 30, 2005 1:12 pm |
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Wings
Fledgeling
Joined: 17 Feb 2005
Posts: 247
Location: usa |
That's my boy!! LOVE my Zazu to pieces...I need him to come and teach my guys some manners! Pam |
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Wednesday March 30, 2005 5:39 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Hmmm, he isn't that well mannered! LOL! Beware of what you wish for! |
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Thursday March 31, 2005 6:35 am |
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Wings
Fledgeling
Joined: 17 Feb 2005
Posts: 247
Location: usa |
I WISH....I WISH......ZAZU ZAZU.... |
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Thursday March 31, 2005 1:50 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 10063
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*Sue looks for Zazu*
"Where are you Zazu?"
"I'm at Pam's, mom"
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Friday April 1, 2005 8:23 am |
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