- Larger parrots typically require fewer feathers to be clipped.
- Smaller birds have greater lift and need more feathers clipped.
- Clip primary feathers on BOTH wings.
- Primary coverts, secondary feathers and secondary coverts are not clipped.
- Clip both wings to give bird proper balance.
- Restrain head, both feet and the opposite wing.
- Be careful NOT to restrict chest.
- Hold wing at base of humerus.
- Clip first four or five primaries at the base of the shaft, below feathered area.
- Can leave the first two primaries for aesthetics and clip an additional primary.
- Do not clip feathers with blood shaft.
