02/05/2025
A “wing trim” or “wing clipping” refers to clipping or cutting the feathers on the wing, not the actual wing itself.
The purpose of clipping a bird’s wings is not to prevent flight completely, but to ensure the bird is unable to achieve or sustain upward flight, preventing escape, unwanted roaming, and exposure to dangerous situations.
Birds allowed out of their cages, and especially those left unsupervised, can encounter many dangers in the house or access areas of the home where they are not welcome. They may fly out open windows and doors, into mirrors, or into open containers of hot liquids. Avian veterinarians regularly see accidental trauma cases in pet birds (e.g., hit by ceiling fans, getting feet or legs slammed in a doorway, flying into hot spaghetti sauce).
The Reptile Haven have extensive experience in nail clipping and wing trimming.
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