How Do You Trim The Wings Of A Lovebird?
Keeping the flight feathers of pet lovebirds trimmed is an important safety precaution. With only the primary feathers trimmed, your lovebird can glide and land safely; however, it cannot reach the height or distance that would allow it to escape outdoors. Limiting a bird’s flying ability also makes it safer around the house, where flying birds can hit windows, mirrors and in other ways come to harm. Study the general external anatomy of the bird’s wing. Looking at the bird’s left wing from the top in an extended position, the long feathers on the far left are the primary feathers. Directly above those are the primary coverts. Between the primary feathers and the bird’s body are the secondary feathers. The primary feathers are what you trim. Hold the bird in the palm of your hand with its back against your palm. You can also wrap the bird gently in a soft washcloth or small towel, especially if he is not used to being held and restrained. Extend the wing, holding it with your fingers f
