Hey Everyone;
My finches are currently raising a clutch of 6 and I've notice that the nails for both parents could use a trim.
Chicks about 15 days old, is it ok to trim them now. Or do I have to wait until they fledge?
Thanks,
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Re: Nail trimming Society Finches
I'd wait until they babies are weaned (eating/drinking on their own) to make sure parents continue to feed to weaning.
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Re: Nail trimming Society Finches
I'd wait until they babies are weaned (eating/drinking on their own) to make sure parents continue to feed to weaning.
Agreed. Another week or two isn't going to hurt them. Bob
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2 orange cheeked waxbill finches
2 java finches, 1 split to normal, 1 white
2 bourke parakeets
1 american staffordshire/american pit bull terrier
1 boston/jack russel terrier mix
6 adopted stray cats
2 adult, 1 young leopard gecko
4 fish tanks and 4 fish bowls
3 turtles
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