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Expert: Christopher Emory - 2/9/2011


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My budgie's toenails are long. I have tried clipping them myself, which is normally very traumatic! I've also taken her to a vet and had them clip them but they keep growing rather quickly. I've read that sandpaper and cement perches are not good for budgies' feet but I can't help wondering if there is something I can place in her cage to keep the toenails trim. She has a cuttle bone and mineral block but rarely uses them. Will I have to keep trimming her nails every month or is there a better way? Thank you!

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Hi Lauren,

I have not found a better way of doing it, something that has to be done around 30-45 days for most budgies. Those perches you speak of are definitely a waste of money, I would steer clear of them as they are not good for their feet.

 Chris

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Christopher Emory

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I am comfortable in answering all questions related to birds and the housing of them. I am not qualified or trained in diagnosis of sick or injured animals. Some illnesses require a workup by a vet's office in order to properly identify the illness or injury.

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I have been successfully raising and caring for Finches, Parakeets and Cockatiels for over 15 years. While I have no formal training or education, I have spent countless hours researching and caring for birds of different species.

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