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Watch a pro do it first, read a lot about it on the internet and find out the various kinds of clips and techniques before choosing the safest and learning to do it yourself. It depends on what you want... A bird that can glide safely to the ground but not gain height is the best. Make sure it is an even clip to maintain balance. I use the show-clip which is pretty (leaves the last 3 primary feathers) and prevents flight but allows an even glide to the ground. I have clipped my birds since I was 10, but there are a few things that can go wrong and if you clip wrong, there's no going back for a few months! Also, you want to be careful with sharp objects near a struggling bird. Make sure you have someone to towel the bird- this makes it easier and less stressful for all involved. After a while your birds will get used to it and be more cooperative. I can get my lori to just stand there usually for nail clips and wing clips (when she's not grumpy) but it's safer to towel them!
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