Can a light wing trim help manage my bird and prevent escapes?

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I am wondering a few things about trimming a bird's wings. First, is there a light trim that will only limit their ability to fly, so that they are slower, and therefore more manageable in case needed, and second, if a bird's wings are not clipped, can it be trained not to fly away of outside? Thanks! Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 12 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello! Yes, the amount of trimming will directly translate to how much it limits the bird's ability to fly. Clipping the wings usually entails just trimming the tips off the flight feathers, which will still allow the bird to fly but not as far or as fast. I would absolutely recommend working on training inside, and get to a point where you feel your bird will reliably stay with you, before even considering venturing outside. Then, be prepared that going outside may be scary and overwhelming, and even well trained birds may panic and fly once introduced to a new potentially scary environment - so I would recommend trimming Caleb's wings before going outside with him.....and frankly, I would be very hesitant and careful about taking him outside at all, due to the risk of him flying off. Here's a helpful website that discusses trimming wings in detail. Hope this helps! http://www.wikihow.com/Clip-a-Small-Bird's-Wings

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