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Yep, agree with Polly, so long as you don't cut through a blood feather - you'll know if you do ...
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Why do you feel you have to clip the feathers?
As I said there's always one awkward oneSave the earth - it's the only planet with chocolateComment
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I think a birds inclination is to roost in a tree at night! If you want it to use your coop instead and you aint got a top on your run maybe feather clipping is the only way round it! It should also stop them escaping over the top of the run!Originally posted by ChrisB View PostOK - there's always one, but I've got to ask it
Why do you feel you have to clip the feathers?
As I said there's always one awkward oneMy Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
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I clip because I keep my birds in a large electric netted enclosure which is just over a metre high.An unclipped bird would easily get over and soon become a tasty treat for any number of local foxes!!Comment
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Clipping isn't like hobbling or crippling an animal ... it's a bit like keeping a dog on a lead... done for its own safety. If my parrot was unclipped, he'd be liable to fly out the window and end up as cat-food. Clipped, he can still fly round the room, but doesn't have the 'height' or 'distance' nec.for an escape bid.Originally posted by ChrisB View PostAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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