Hahn Beak / Nail Trim

[hahnyboy]

Hi everyone

Has anyone used a dremel or something to trim beaks and nails?

I'm thinking about getting one of these:

I would have to towel her and I'm sure she would hate me for awhile, but maybe a bowl of mashed potatoes will smooth things over!

 

[Maria_Metropolis]

Hmmm, I always had a beak professionally trimmed, but good toys should keep a beak in good condition.

As for nails, not sure. I would ask a vet. My own vet said a regular nail file (sandpaper) should work.

 

[thekarens]

We use a dremel for nails, never needed to trim a beak, but if I did I'd go to the vet.

 

[hahnyboy]

OK maybe I need some better toys then. What do you suggest?

 

[Buzz2537]

Have the beak checked first. hahn's tend to appear overgrown but it actually how they are. They are long and very very pointy at the tip. I too thought my Hahn's beak was overgrown and had it checked and it was fine, as far as nail trims. i use and emery board weekly and just file the tiny tip off so they are not pointy. Hope this helps. Elaine and hahnna.

 

[Maria_Metropolis]

OK maybe I need some better toys then. What do you suggest?

Some good wooden toys should work.

 

[Maria_Metropolis]

Have the beak checked first. hahn's tend to appear overgrown but it actually how they are. They are long and very very pointy at the tip. I too thought my Hahn's beak was overgrown and had it checked and it was fine, as far as nail trims. i use and emery board weekly and just file the tiny tip off so they are not pointy. Hope this helps. Elaine and hahnna.

Typical Macaw beak I take it.