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BIRD GROOMING
At exotic pet center we offer wing & nail trimming for all of our feathered friends. No matter how big or small, from parakeets to macaws and everything in between. Our highly experienced staff offers a calm and soothing grooming experience. We know it can be a stressful time for the birds and strive to give them a good experience with us, not only for the bird but also for their owner. Giving the birds owners the peace of mind knowing their birds are being taken care of properly. We also offer trimming nails for small animals & reptiles!
You might be wondering why bird nail clipping is such an essential part of bird grooming. In the wild, birds naturally maintain their nail length through their daily activities, like perching on various surfaces, climbing, and scratching. However, in a home environment, these opportunities for natural nail wear can be limited, leading to overgrown nails. Neglecting your bird's nails can result in various health and behavioral issues, including:

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Injuries: Overgrown nails can cause your bird to snag them on cages, toys, or other objects, leading to painful injuries.
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Balance and Mobility: Long nails can hinder your bird's ability to balance on perches, which can lead to falls and mobility issues.
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Aggression: Discomfort caused by overgrown nails can make your bird irritable or aggressive, negatively impacting your bond.
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Arthritis: Long nails make the bird have to shift its posture when perching, putting a strain foot and hip joints.
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Infections: If overgrown nails become cracked or damaged, they can create openings for bacterial or fungal infections.
Clipping the wings is a painless process and, in fact, a temporary one because the flight feathers will grow back with each successive molt. The objective of wing-clipping is to limit a bird's ability to generate upward lift but retain the ability to glide downward to prevent injury from a fall.
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Larger parrots typically require fewer feathers to be clipped.
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Smaller birds have greater lift and need more feathers clipped.
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Clip primary feathers on BOTH wings.
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Primary coverts, secondary feathers and secondary coverts are not clipped.
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Clip both wings to give bird proper balance.
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Can leave the first two primaries for aesthetics and clip an additional primary.
Grooming Services Cost:
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15$ per bird (or animal)
Or purchase 15$ worth of bird products and trimming is free. (only applicable to birds)
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Also trimming is included with boarding upon request!