Wing clipping day makes me cry

[Kermit]

I had to have my cockatiel's wings trimmed today because they were just too long. I hate having to get it done. He cried so loud I could hear him, even though he was behind a few sets of closed doors. He came right to my shoulder when he was done and hid in my hair. Everyone around was very impressed that I could take him to the car on my shoulder, but he wasn't going anywhere since he was so scared. But now we're home and he's giving me the silent treatment and won't come to me.

It is necessary, since we have ceiling fans. But I wish they could do it somehow without restraining him.

 

[sammi]

Oh that sounds painful!

I hope he's feeling better and that you gave him lots of comfort when he was snuggling in your hair.

 

[iluvorlando]

I know that is very hard. My MIL still clips her two birds wings.
I don't know how she does it!!

 

[SDAngel101]

ooh im sorry!! When my puppy tore off his nail, and we had to take him to the vet, it was soo hard hearing him whine and cry. Even though the vet was helping him... {hugs} how often does he have to have them clipped?

 

[KaraKW]

Awww... {{{HUGS}}} to you and your birdie...

 

[catsrule]

Poor little guy. I know how sweet birdies are, I used to have one named Pretty Boy. {{{HUGS}}} to the little guy.