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[Birdman666]

I had two amazons that got spooked by a hawk fly into a window. (Sally and Bob.) Fortunately it wasn't enough to kill either of them, though they did knock themselves senseless...

It can happen. I can't see a large macaw flying fast enough to break it's neck, but I suppose it's possible...

Tusk faceplanted into our neighbor across the street's second story once, as well... took off flying from the tree, and flew straight and level into a house... again, pretty shaken up, but no serious injuries. Fortunately I took off running when he took off flying, and he DID NOT hit the ground... (I made a Wilie Mays basket catch.)

 

[Minimaker]

Just curious why she would need beak grooming. A normal healthy mac shouldn't need that. Zoe has to have it done because she has a slight scissor beak.

People here have talked about it, I thought it needed to be done once or twice a year. Is that not correct? I don't know, I just assumed I'd have to take her in for that based on posts here. I've never been in to the avian vet yet so I don't know the protocol at this time.

 

[thekarens]

Regular vet checks, yes, but as long as she has a healthy diet and plenty of chew toys she shouldn't need a trim as a general rule.

 

[Birdman666]

I think I've had Maggie's beak done exactly once in eight years... She chews enough wood that it usually isn't necessary.

Her beak looks fine in the picture.

Wings and nails? About every 4-6 months... though Maggie I am keeping flighted now. So, it's just nails for her.

I actually only get mine well birdied once every two years now, per my vet. He says that since they have a good base line, and their test results have all been perfect, there's no need... The big thing is to get the initial testing done, and have an established base line for your bird.

That way, when the tests come back, they have healthy numbers to compare them to, and they can diagnose things much more quickly.

 

[Minimaker]

Ok she's paid for and will be here Wednesday Thanks Birdman, I'll get that done asap. I want a clean bill of health on her anyway.

 

[thekarens]

Congrats!!!

 

[Chris2025]

I ordered Zebra Finches from ParrotCrown.com on 5-20. Shipped 5-28. Received 5-31. They arrived in a small cage inside a small box. There was plenty of seed and spray millet in the cage, plus some apple and orange and a water dish with a sponge. The birds arrived in good shape. Future improvement: I recommend that they slice the orange and apple on both sides in case the fruit flips over during shipping.