Do I have to trim my birds nails?

Yes, but it is important to be careful when trimming the nails. “Your veterinarian can trim the nails safely during regular health examinations and is prepared to deal with any bleeding should it occur.” Small bird nails may be trimmed with a human nail clipper. Larger birds require a stronger dog nail scissor.

How do you tell if a birds nails are too long?

Rough or Scabby Patches on the Bird’s Skin But birds with overgrown nails are prone to accidentally scratching themselves too hard. This sometimes can cause bleeding or abrasions. So give your bird’s nails a trim if they look a little long and you notice some sore spots on its skin.

What do you need to know about a blue crowned conure?

Blue-crowned conures are known for being intelligent birds full of playful energy. Like all parrots and conures, in particular, the blue-crowned conure needs a lot of mental stimulation and exercise to prevent it from becoming bored and restless.

What kind of birds do conures get along with?

Blue-crowned conures love to have company, may it be another bird or a human. Therefore, it is great to have it play with your conure. They are both active, and since the blue-crowned conure is more vocal and has a wider vocabulary, your conure will most likely be very engaged when it is with it.

What’s the scientific name for a blue crowned parrot?

This kind of parrot has even starred in two movies: “Pauly” and the documentary “The Parrots of Telegraph Hill.” Common Names: Blue-crowned conure, blue-crown conure, blue-hooded conure, blue-capped conure, blue-crowned parakeet, sharp-tailed conure Scientific Name: Thectocercus acuticaudatus.

What does a cuddly blue throated conure do?

Cuddly- Blue-throated conures are defined as cuddly by their owners. But the only prerequisite is a great bond with them. Once the bird feels connected with his favorite human courtesy some ‘me-time’ with the bird daily, the bird doesn’t shy away from riding your shoulders or arms or playing peek-a-boo when let out of the cage.