Nail Trim Now Falling Off Her Perch

Facex2

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I just got my newest addition her full check up and all is good but now she keeps falling off herperch. What can I do to keep her from falling I don't want her to get hurt
 

merlinsmom13

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Merlin a Red Crowned Amazon
You could lower her perches so she wouldn't fall so far. They must have trimmed her toes too short. She's not bleeding is she?
 
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Facex2

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No she is not bleeding but I am afraid she will get hurt if I lower her perch she will have a long way up to her food that means more climbing and more falling
 

Remy

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Jul 13, 2011
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Darcy (Golden-Collared Macaw), Puck (Caique - RIP)
That happened with Puck. His nails were pretty long when I got him (so sharp they would cut me just from standing on my hand), and I think the woman took off as much as she could do safely, but he did have trouble holding onto perches and his sleep tent.

I put some towels on the bottom of his cage so he'd have some cushioning.
You could even put a pillow or two. I covered them in paper towels so I can change the paper towels without having to wash the towels as often. :)
 

stephend

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Acorn - a Yellow Sided Green Cheek Conure;
Bob - a Cockatiel;
Cricket - an American Budgie
When I got Bob's nails done he had trouble stitting on my shoulder and favored the smaller perches in his cage.
 

kerry

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Yellow Naped Amazon -female, Umbrella Cockatoo - female.
Does she still have nails that you can see? How long are they?
I think that she will adjust, it will just take time for her to realize the difference & adjust her grip. I would maybe lower her perches & pad the bottom of her cage with towels until she has the time to adjust her "grip" on the perches & food bowls.
 

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