I have a question

[chikha]

I will going to get my handfed tiel soon. Should I let my breeder clip his wings even though he is already tamed?


Edited:
I am confused I asked on other forums this question and they said I should clipped my birds wings for him to be able to bond with me. He is turning 2 months and a handfed bird. Should I or Should I not clipped his wings?

[liz]

NO

[chikha]

That is what I really wanted to not clip his wings thanks

[Michael]

I am confused I asked on other forums this question and they said I should clipped my birds wings for him to be able to bond with me. He is turning 2 months and a handfed bird. Should I or Should I not clipped his wings?

The people you asked don't know what they are talking about. Check out my blog for lots of articles/videos about living with my never-clipped Cape Parrot. There is no relationship between clipping wings and bonding with a bird. A bird bonds to you because you do things it likes and not because you clip its wings so that it can't get away. Just because a bird can't get away, doesn't mean it inherently likes you. There's no need to clip a handfed baby parrot because they are naturally inquisitive and like to be around people if properly raised.

Keeping a flighted parrot is no more difficult than keeping a clipped parrot. It's just that people who clip grow complacent and cut corners. They begin to think it's ok to leave doors/windows open etc because the bird doesn't normally fly. However, I have heard plenty of cases when the bird that never flies gets spooked one day and ends up flying out a window never to be found again. If done right, a clipped parrot requires the exact same precautions and training efforts as does a flighted parrot. The only difference is that the flighted parrot can be stronger and healthier while the clipped parrot is forced to live an unbirdlike life.

[GlassOnion]

Cockatiels naturally are very clumsy birds, and rely HEAVILY on flight for exercise. I would not suggest clipping it at all. There is absolutely no benefit of taking away flight from a handfed, tame bird. Like Michael said, it's the relationship you buil that bonds you two together, not the handicap of not being able to fly.

[chikha]

Thanks for answering my question. I will follow your advice

[BabyGirl3]

I agree, flighted 'tiels can have improved balance and get some good exercise. Just be sure to close all your curtains and have a nice 'perch' (or something safe) for your new sweetie to land on. After your bird's been flying a while, you can really start having fun training for her to fly to you.