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nadinbrzezinski

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2. There are two schools of thought

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #1)

Sun Nov 11, 2012, 08:11 PM

Nov 2012

The one wing school (what my birds got) leads to Woodstock flight patterns.

The two wing school (and owner asked for that) allows them for a controlled landing. My vet usually does both.

Me, hate to keep them wrapped more than necessary, so one wing is enough.

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Removing the parrot's flight permit [View all] nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 OP

You should always clip only one wing. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #1

There are two schools of thought nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #2

My bird was always able to have a controlled landing, Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #3

That is lucky indeed. nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #4