Nail trimming recommendations?

Sudz1109

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I would love to hear recommendations for nail trimmers for both a medium sized bird and a small bird.

I have a tiel (who seems to keep his claws trimmed well so far using his sand perch) and a gorgeous senior red lored amazon will arrive next weekend.

Styptic powder is always on hand as we have other pets.
 
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Sudz1109

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Bumping.

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A Friend of mine does all our nail clipping, and we use cornstarch is there is bleeding:)
 

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Smaller birds like tiels I use regular nail clippers but for Conures and up I use a animal nail clipper. I use flour or corn starch if bleeding occurs.
 
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Thank you!

Cornflour/flour is preferred over styptic powder I see. I'll keep that in mind!
 

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I never have to trim them lol! They stay short and sharp on their own, just from being themselves.
 

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Thank you!

Cornflour/flour is preferred over styptic powder I see. I'll keep that in mind!

It's not that we prefer them but they're common household goods and usually everyone have them in stock. Plus they're animal safe!
 

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