Macaw owners, how many feathers do you clip?

[triordan]

5, 6 7 ?? And do you leave the first one or two...the only time i did a clip the vet left the first 2 feathers, I didnt like the "look", but he needs to be done again and I need some advice so when i go back I can tell him exactly what i need~ thanks

 

[Chaos_1.0]

Parrots - Clipping Parrots Wings - Learn how to clip parrots wings At the bottom of the article, it says that the first 6 feathers are the main flight feathers.

 

[oled]

I should go to a spe****** and let them decide and do the job

 

[triordan]

yes i read a lot of articles, i wanted to hear what other macaw owner do~
Oled my vet did the last trimming and I wasn't happy with it, that's why I am asking

 

[MikeyTN]

When I trimmed before it was half way when the wing is fully extended. I guess its 7?

 

[Gristleboy]

I take off the outer eight. In the winter she gets to grow 'em back & fly because all the doors & windows stay closed plus she IS a bird after all. A bit of a pain for us but she loves it.

 

[Poohbear1976]

I do a showclip where I leave the first two primary flight feathers and do the other five back and it works for my girl.. But if your not comfortable doing it then you might want to find someone with experience..

 

[triordan]

Remington got his wings and nails done Tuesday, removed the first 6~ I like it much better than the show clip!

 

[Safira]

The first five or six depending on the bird.

 

[Poohbear1976]

I'm glad you found then what you like..

 

[kittierue]

Jake grows all his feathers in the winter as well. But he won't fly. It's like he's afraid or something. finally the other day I clipped the interior 3 on each side, leaving the 2 outer feathers, which I like. I use a small animal toenail clipper. it cradles the feather shaft perfectly.

I take off the outer eight. In the winter she gets to grow 'em back & fly because all the doors & windows stay closed plus she IS a bird after all. A bit of a pain for us but she loves it.