This article is written by:Variety parrotsOriginal writing.
Whether or not parrots should be trimmed is highly controversial. The pro-side side argues that trimming the flight feathers prevents the parrot from flying away when it escapes, while the opposing side argues that it deprives the parrot of its natural ability to fly while affecting the parrot's daily activities.
Parrots are typical climbing birds, and most of the owner's parrots are kept at home every day, climbing up and down, and occasionally walking around with the help of flying. Proper pruning does not affect the parrot's routine.
It is also considered that trimming the feathers of a parrot can affect the parrot's mood. It is true that there will be this situation, after the parrot is trimmed and the flight feathers are not adapted to the first time, it takes time to transition, even small varieties such as peonies will be depressed, which requires the owner's attention and comfort, it is recommended to play with the parrot to distract their attention.
The owner should consider and then decide whether to trim the parrot's flight feathers.
Many owners will take regular pruning of the parrot's flight feathers, which can not only allow the parrot to retain a certain flight assistance ability - gliding and buffering, but not enough for the parrot to soar into the sky, and the observation does not affect the physical and mental health of the parrot.
The following is to introduce the corresponding process and considerations for parrot pruning and flying feathers. Flow
Step 1: Tool preparationThe tools you need to prepare are:Scissors- For small to medium-sized parrots, use stationery scissors-sizedHemostatic powder- Beware of emergency treatment in case of accidental injury, pet stores have special parrot hemostatic powder for sale, such as the American brand Kwik Stop. Yunnan Baiyao hemostatic powder can be used urgently, pay attention to powdered hemostatic products, and do not use other non-specialized products indiscriminatelyAppropriately sized towels- Used to wrap the body of a parrot
Step 2 Wrap the parrot
Gently wrap the parrot's body inside a towel as shown. The palms and fingers of the palms of the hands support the bottom of the parrot's body and close to the parrot's beak, and the thumb is placed above the parrot's head to helpStabilize the parrot bodyGently pull away to reveal the side of the fly feather that needs to be trimmed
Watch out for parrotsWrap your feet and hold them wellBeware of parrots struggling to stretch out in panic. Parrots may struggle to bite, be carefulDo not wrap your parrot's head around it, as you may suffocate the parrot to deathIf necessary, consider a thick net to fix the parrot's beak. The movements should be gentle, gradual and don't be tied up. Parrots are very vigilant about unfamiliar things, especially if the body is restrained, if the parrot behaves violently, it needs to take some time for the parrot to get used to it, such as letting the parrot get used to being held in the hand and familiar with the towel in advance. Parrots are very sensitive to stress, and if they are found to be too scared, short of breath, and have a fast heartbeat, the parrot may die suddenly, so don't force it. Step 3: Trim
Trim the fly feathers as shownLateral and distal。Place the scissors on the feather that needs to be trimmed and trim6 to 7 on the outsideThe ends of the feathers. Pay attention to make sure that the parrot's feet are not sticking out, stabilize the parrot's body before operating, and do not panic. 
The other side does the same, noting the symmetry. 
Carefully observe, the main trunk of the parrot's feathersThe feather tube is with blood vessels, the position of the vascular is dark, the outer end is grayish-white and narrowed, and it is determined by referring to the position of the upper flight feather and observing the plume. If you accidentally let the parrot get hurt,Be sure to stop the bleeding promptlyParrots have very little blood, and blood loss can be life-threatening. Some people will keep the outer two for the sake of aesthetics, but it is not recommended to do this, because it may still retain enough power to lift upwards and fly. 
Other considerations
The first pruning can be done with the assistance of the appropriate person
Many owners say that the first time to trim the parrot will cause fear and worry, if possible, you can consider asking a veterinarian or experienced personnel to help. 
It is not recommended to trim the flight feathers of an undeveloped parrotTrimming your parrot's feathers too early may affect their growth and development, which is not conducive to their basic motor coordination, and they should wait for the parrot to complete their development and learn basic motor coordination before pruning them. 
Combined with the parrot's physical functions to pruneProper pruning allows the parrot to expand its pectoral muscles, fluttering muscles, and maintain a certain gliding ability. After pruning, the parrot's body should not be unbalanced and stiff – it is normal for the parrot to become stiff for a short period of time when it is not used to it at first. At the same time, the weight and strength of the parrot should be considered, for example, the larger African gray parrot should be pruned less, while the sunflower variety may be pruned more. 
Inspect and re-trim regularlyGenerally, pruning is done once a month or so, and the growth rate can be observed daily, and pruning is carried out regularly. 
That's all for this issue, I wish you all a relaxed and happy pruning of your baby parrots. This article is written by:Variety parrotsOriginal writing.