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From: plemmons@nsf1.mth.msu.edu (Steve Plemmons)
Newsgroups: rec.birds
Subject: Re: Clipping wings
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Date: 30 Jul 90 14:08:35 GMT
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In article <936.26b173bd@desire.wright.edu> sbishop@desire.wright.edu writes:
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>I was told that clipping just one wing is better than clipping both.  With both
>wings clipped they can still glide but one wing throws them badly off balance
>and they have more trouble flying.

Clipping only one wing is a real good way for your bird to get itself
hurt too.  I would always stick to symetric clipping.  I think you would
rather try to be a little more careful about open doors and windows that
having your friend crash and break a bone.

Good Luck,

Steve


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