Sept 4, 2013 14:37:45 GMT
erica1
Brand New Budgie
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Post by erica1 on Feb 17, 2014 18:13:21 GMT
Hi all
Fairly new to keeping our gorgeous pair, Erica and Ernie (and yes, he does have short, fat, hairy legs) :-)
We have noticed that Erica's nails could probably do with a trim but there are two key problems we have.
1 - she has dark nails so we can't really see the quick 2 - although we can get ever so close to them when they're out and playing etc., they have never really got used to our hands close up (and really don't want to stress her out any more than is necessary). They will eat from our hands - especially if it's salad - but am worried that if we use that to tempt her she may lose trust in that too. They are not quite a year old.
Sorry - three things:
3 - we have never done it before!
All help is gratefully received!
Many thanks
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Sept 4, 2013 14:37:45 GMT
erica1
Brand New Budgie
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Post by erica1 on Feb 17, 2014 18:19:45 GMT
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Post by ffiscool on Feb 17, 2014 22:22:28 GMT
Hello and welcome. Could a vet do it? Can Erica have her feet flat without the ends being raised due to nails? I thought Baileys were too long, but he can get his feet flat when on a solid surface.
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Post by Hezz on Feb 18, 2014 1:23:54 GMT
Why do you feel Eric's claws need trimming? From the photo, her claws seem fine to me. Budgies do generally have quite long claws, and as FFiscool has mentioned, if she can walk about on a flat surface without the nail lifting her toe off the surface, her nails are fine. If they are provided with natural branches for perches of varying diameters and roughness, their nails rarely need to be trimmed, unless there is some underlying illness ...... If you are still convinced she needs a trim, as new owners and not confident handling your birds, I would get a vet to show you how to, how much, and how often.
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Sept 4, 2013 14:37:45 GMT
erica1
Brand New Budgie
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Post by erica1 on Feb 18, 2014 13:19:13 GMT
Many thanks both. They do have natural wood things to climb on - as well wooden ladders, loo rolls and paper bags they love ripping - oh, and rope to chew. I will check her feet when she's on a flat surface - this pic was a few months ago now. I'll try and get another. I probably am fussing too much - such a novice! Thanks again
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Sept 4, 2013 14:37:45 GMT
erica1
Brand New Budgie
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Post by erica1 on Feb 18, 2014 13:23:03 GMT
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Post by OP on Feb 18, 2014 16:54:51 GMT
The claws look fine to my novice eyes. I see that wheeled penguin gets everywhere these days!
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Post by ffiscool on Feb 18, 2014 19:42:28 GMT
You can tell a pets at home purchaser....
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Apr 28, 2024 11:29:36 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2014 20:34:44 GMT
I didn't get that penguin from Pets at Home. Munchy has broken his now so I need to get a new one. He likes chucking the wheels around but a wheel-less penguin is not quite so exciting, apparently.
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Post by ffiscool on Feb 18, 2014 21:12:53 GMT
Ah, I hadn't seen it anywhere else when first searching. But I bought 2, as they didn't hlwsys have them in PAH
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Post by Hezz on Feb 19, 2014 1:20:01 GMT
Sorry, but that last photo, while a nice photo, is pretty useless to see her nails. A flat surface like a table or bench is more what we need and closer up; focus on her feet. I still think they are fine, but try again anyway.
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Sept 4, 2013 14:37:45 GMT
erica1
Brand New Budgie
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Post by erica1 on Feb 19, 2014 19:41:47 GMT
Sorry, but that last photo, while a nice photo, is pretty useless to see her nails. A flat surface like a table or bench is more what we need and closer up; focus on her feet. I still think they are fine, but try again anyway. Will do!
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Sept 4, 2013 14:37:45 GMT
erica1
Brand New Budgie
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Post by erica1 on Feb 21, 2014 11:51:41 GMT
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Post by Hezz on Feb 22, 2014 1:21:59 GMT
Ah, now there is a difference. Is her other foot the same? The foot flat on a flat surface is a good rule of thumb to follow, but I have noticed that individual birds can often have non-conforming toes. A couple of mine are odd (my birds' toes, not mine ). It still doesn't look terribly long to me, but it is lifting her toe ..... but I would be afraid that if her claw is cut, she will/may bleed. This is my opinion only, I must stress .... I am not a vet or anything ..... but, if she were my bird, I would leave her be. She has a goodly array of branches to perch on, it seems she is happy and healthy, the claw isn't getting in the way. If for some reason you were already going to the vet, certainly take her along and ask for their opinion. Some birds end up with wonky feet from their early circumstances - possibly injury, improper diet, improper perches, crowded conditions, hanging off the wires of the aviary too often as youngsters etc, etc...... the list goes on. I know I have just complicated the matter for you, not my intention, but I wouldn't be too worried about her.
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Sept 4, 2013 14:37:45 GMT
erica1
Brand New Budgie
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Post by erica1 on Feb 22, 2014 13:10:33 GMT
Ah, now there is a difference. Is her other foot the same? The foot flat on a flat surface is a good rule of thumb to follow, but I have noticed that individual birds can often have non-conforming toes. A couple of mine are odd (my birds' toes, not mine ). It still doesn't look terribly long to me, but it is lifting her toe ..... but I would be afraid that if her claw is cut, she will/may bleed. This is my opinion only, I must stress .... I am not a vet or anything ..... but, if she were my bird, I would leave her be. She has a goodly array of branches to perch on, it seems she is happy and healthy, the claw isn't getting in the way. If for some reason you were already going to the vet, certainly take her along and ask for their opinion. Some birds end up with wonky feet from their early circumstances - possibly injury, improper diet, improper perches, crowded conditions, hanging off the wires of the aviary too often as youngsters etc, etc...... the list goes on. I know I have just complicated the matter for you, not my intention, but I wouldn't be too worried about her. Not at all, thanks very much for your advice! Very much appreciated.
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