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So you might’ve been considering getting your bird’s wings clipped but you’re not really sure where you stand on it. Here are some of the pros and cons of making that important decision:

Pros
Your bird will be safer from certain things because clipping limits vertical and horizontal flight. Clipping can limit his chances for flying into ceiling fans, windows, walls and doorways. On top of that, your bird also will be limited from flying out of windows or doors. If he does manage to escape, he wouldn’t be able to go very far, increasing the chances that you could get to him.

Sometimes clipped birds form a very good relationship with their owner because they are more dependent on them. That’s not to say that training can’t be achieved with a bird that can fly as well.

Cons
If you have predatory animals like cats living in your house, you may want to go a different route than clipping. Birds that are clipped would have a much harder time getting away from a cat when they are not able to fly like their instincts dictate. Your cat could definitely take advantage of that.

When your bird is clipped, it also limits his exercise because that’s his primary mode of travel. Birds are also very curious and fly around to discover different things. You will have to give your bird a lot of interesting things to play with or he’ll get bored quickly without the ability to fly.

If you are even considering clipping your bird’s wings, consult a veterinarian first. They will know what the best solution is in your particular case. Adding to that note, never have someone that is inexperienced at clipping wings do the procedure. If it is done incorrectly, a bird can be severely injured.