Cutting Budgie Nails

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Cutting budgie nails is not very difficult and can be done by the bird owner with some knowledge and preparation. There are a few items you will need before you proceed. You will want to have a brand new nail clipper that you will only use for your birds. Using a dull or well used clipper will only prolong and complicate the trimming process.

You should not clip your bird’s nails if you don’t have a styptic powder like quick stop ready. If you cut the nails too deep the bird will bleed and if the blood is not stopped, the bird will bleed to death. So not only have the powder available but have it open and ready to use.

Grab and hold the budgie in the palm of your hand. If you have a helper to do this, the process is significantly easier. Hold the bird steady and hold the toenail to cut away from the other toes. Budgie feet are really small so it is important to hold the toes apart to prevent them coming near the blades.

Observe the bloodline on the nails and cut the nail before the bloodline so that it does not bleed. Place the trimmer around that nail and make one final check that the blades are lined up correctly and other toes are out of the way. Now squeeze and clip the nail. If the nail starts bleeding, dab some quick stop on the area and it should clot within 15 seconds.

Proceed to trim the remainder of the nails in the same way.