[hyacinthLove]

from the research i have done, i believe that birds who are kept flighted are in better mental and physical health. i can't imagine clipping ivy's wings, she flies all over the house. i KNOW she would be depressed if i clipped her wings, i can tell how happy she is when she is flying. as long as you take proper precautions in your home (ie don't have the bird out while you are cooking, watch doors that lead outside, keep toilet lids closed etc) i think it's wonderfully easy to keep your birds flighted. just my opinion :)