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From: gbell@sdcc13.ucsd.edu (Greg Bell)
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Subject: Re: INDOOR: Wing clipping
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Date: 7 Feb 91 08:50:14 GMT
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In article <7022@fs2.cam.nist.gov> blue@cam.nist.gov (Jim Blue) writes:
>Various books and pet stores have different opinions on clipping the
>wings of parrots and other cage birds. This sounds like a topic that

My experience is limited (two parakeets) BUT I can't see why you
wouldn't clip your beastie's wings:

		1) You spent $800 and you really DON'T want him/her
		   flying to the highest tree in your neighborhood.
		   Besides, what if you said "I really hate Al" a
		   lot, and your bird learned it, and Al's your
	  	   neighbor who has the highest tree in his backyard :) ?
		 
		2) Birds can fly into mirrors, windows, stoves, and
		   sharp objects around your home.   

		3) Its not like you paralyze them by clipping their
		   wings - they can still climb and walk around.
		   But you can keep an eye on them  and catch 'em if
		   need be.

There.

GBell
gbell@ucsd