claw trimming-do u need to do it??

[DJ]

hi  ive noticed that some of my pigeons  have longer claws than the others and that some claws are growing upwards especially on the back toe? im assuming that they need trimming but how do i know where to cut as i dont want to cut into a vein? all of my pigeons go out daily and walk around my garden on a concrete patio so shouldnt this wear their claws down naturally ??  as a novice any advice would be appreciated             debbie  

[Guest]

pair of nail clippers debs and do a wee bit at a time you will find there will be no probs that way  ;D ;D ;Dgood luck

[chickadee]

nearer the top of the claws they appear pinkish in colour DO NOT cut the pink bit or it will bleed, then the claw goes white in colour if you keep to the white you will be fine but as sammy says if you just clip a little at a time you will be fine.

[peterpau]

Once clipped if you just burn the end with a soldering iron you wont have to do it again. Bit like de horning cattle when I were just a lad.

[Guest]

My birds have very long claws - normal shape, just long - and I have never cut them. Wondered tho if I should.

 

But 'Question' was - do you need to? I'd be interested to know the answer and reasons.

[Guest]

My birds have very long claws - normal shape, just long - and I have never cut them. Wondered tho if I should.

 

But 'Question' was - do you need to? I'd be interested to know the answer and reasons.

 

MAYBE SCRATCH YI BRUNO ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Guest]

 

MAYBE SCRATCH YI BRUNO ;D ;D ;D ;D

 

Had a few of those.    But its their beaks I'd trim, one in particular, a too friendly hen sits on my shoulder and nibbles my ear - pest of a bird - a real pest , washing my face, happened to catch sight in mirror I've a 'V' chunk of my ear lobe missing.  

[Guest]

HATS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU HAVE THEM TO TAME THEY CAN BE A PEST AT TIMES AND CAN GIVE YI A SORE ONE AS WELL  ;D ;D ;D

[jimmy white]

i dont think pigeons need their claws cut,, unless older stock birds that maybe dont do  enough excercise,,,,,some pigeons naturaly have longer claws , but it doesnt say they need cut.

[THE FIFER]

if u cut them look out for the vien,in light coloured neals u can see it, but if u have to, just cut on the curly bit dont make the nail strait keep a curl on it as the vien does,nt usually come into the curl.

[me]

 

Had a few of those.    But its their beaks I'd trim, one in particular, a too friendly hen sits on my shoulder and nibbles my ear - pest of a bird - a real pest , washing my face, happened to catch sight in mirror I've a 'V' chunk of my ear lobe missing.  

 

 

getting worried bout you Bruno!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[Guest speckled]

its like cutting ya toe nails or finger nails ya no how far to cut, but like jimmy said id should maily happen to birds that are limitted to flying & walkjng on gravel ground same as a dog needs to run on concret to keep the clawa  at a low level :-/ but theer is a vein if ya hold then up to the light  just cut above that thay will be fine lol never seen a bird chew their own toes nails lol ;D ;D ;D speck

[DJ]

thanks all for your replies about the claw trimming  you,ve all been geat with info/advice which is much appreciated   debbie  

[little sam]

WHY DO YOU CUT THEM IN WILD HOW DO THEY TRIM EM ? THEY DONT BUT IF THEY GET RIDICULOSLY LONG THEN MAYBE WOULD TRIM EM CAN YOU GET A PIC FOR US TO SEE PLEASE  ;D

[DJ]

hiya sam, i trimmed some of my pigeons claws cos they were curling upwards especially on their back toes   i dont suppose street pigeons need their claws trimmed cos they spend all day walking on hard surfaces like pavements looking for food and then theres the roof tiles so they get worn down that way                its good to see youngsters like you coming into the sport and i hope you are enjoying your pigeons  

                                                                       kev

[Roland]

Be careful because the birds use their claws to grip the tail feathers when flying, and u will make it not only hard work for them, but also very tiring!