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clipping wings
Its a good choice if you plan on not harness training or feather teather training. The B & G will be a home alot and not out and about. Then you should. So he/she does not hurt themselves around the home. Its bad if plan on taking this B & G outside in public or camping etc; You don't have to do a full clip either. 3 to 4 is a "light" clip, but if outside and not harnessed, the bird could get in a tree, if windy or spooked. Five is a clip that allows them only get so far of the ground a "glide" clip if you will.But again if windy or spooked, could get away. And 6 to 7 feathers is a full clip that their is no flight, except if the bird is a strong flyer, cockatiel and some other kinds of birds can fly on a 7 feather clip. You have a few choices. And please allow them to fledge for a awhile until you decide. The Aviator Harness is a wonderful thing and start this as soon as the macaw starts to fledge. You can use this even if you do a full clip too. It comes with a Dvd on how to use it, more for the older ones to get used to it. But babies don't seem to mind it! Hope this helps :)
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