Nail Trimings

[Soven26]

I have noticed my little girls nails are becoming quite sharp. Any tips on how to soften them that is more on the stress free side? The only people I have found in my town that will do nail trimings on birds is the vet and that can become quite pricy. Is there a particular perch? I know do NOT use the sandpaper ones for obvious reasons. Thank you
Kyle
Edit: forgot to mention shes a Meyers.

 

[LoriP]

I use something called a Pedi-perch. It is made of cement and is rough but not as abrasive as sand perches. The one I started with was smoother on top (where the fleshy part of the foot sits) and rough on the sides where the nails grip. I have added a couple of others that are rough all around. Never had any issues with Snoopy's feet, and they do seem to keep her nails from getting overly sharp.

Here is a site where you can view an assortment. Google pedi perch for more options

Perch Factory | Sandy Perches - Pedi Perch - Cement Bird Perches

 

[Soven26]

I selected some of the Cement Bio Magnetic Bird Perch
Grooming Perches with magnets medium (10 inches) some for wifes teil and this little one presently working on my jackets zipper.

 

[RavensGryf]

The supposed "manicure" perch I bought for Raven doesn't work. It's Manzanita underneath some sandy stuff. Raven is on it a lot, and his feet are fine on the bottoms despite it feeling rough. It's the right diameter where it looks like his nails touch it, but it just isn't working to file the nails.

Maybe I'm just looking for the results to be more profound. The nails are getting a bit longer so digging in my arm, but they're not pointy and sharp. I'm not sure if they would eventually get sharp tips or not. Raven is scheduled for the vet anyway, and though this vet is expensive, thankfully if you're already there for other services, he'll do free trims if the customer wants.

 

[JamesC]

I put one sandy perch in for Sidney. It is on his "pathway" from the main rope perch to a natural wood perch up higher. Lately he seems to prefer it as his sleeping perch.

Before, his nails were needle sharp which resulted in numerous little wounds on my hands and I had to take him in to get trimmed every month or two. With it, the needle points are gone. Though they are still a little sharp and can be a little uncomfortable if he is gripping tightly. But his claws are no longer damaging my skin. In the approximately 2 years since I installed the perch, he has not needed to have a trim and the claws maintain a normal length. His feet are nice and healthy so the perch is not rubbing him raw.