Mine have grown quite long and I've found its got a lot more difficult to type lol. The false ones are even worse though :(Girls, do you ever find it hard to type with long finger-nails?
no, i have long fingernails and have never had a problem with itGirls, do you ever find it hard to type with long finger-nails?
Not really, unless you have like freakishly long curled nails lol.
Yes it is harder to type with long finger-nails lol.
yes especially when i use somebody else's hand
Get a grip and cut them off.
You know it makes sense.
no im fine with long nails, but mine are real so im not sure about false ones, i do sometimes hit the wrong button on my mobile when texting, because my thumb nails are so long. but on my laptop is fine
I grow my left pinkie %26amp; it keeps hitting caps lock by accident
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Clipping bird nails...Is it really required?
I own two cocatiels, one 10 (Omg! It's been that long!?) year old male gray and one 6 year old female gray.
Ok, I've never in my life had my birds nails or wings clipped; yep, I'm all for that born natural, stay natural--unless it can't be helped. They stay in this HUGE cage together with baring and such that are alright for their feet. I don't use that sandpaper stuff on the bottom, just regualr newspaper that they can't reach because of the floor baring, nor do I use sandpapery stuff for their bars.
Alright, I've been staying with a relative for awhile for personal reasons for the past few months and my birds have remained home where I come visit them every week.
A week ago I came back home and, while playing with the female, noticed that her toenails had grown overly long. I looked at the male's nails and noted that they were the normal size they've always been. She seemed not to notice them or be bothered by them; so I wondered, ';What the heck is up?';
I voiced my puzzlement to a relative who stays with them and this person also seemed to find the female's elongated nails a puzzle.
I left still wondering and debating whether or not to take my bird to the vet to get her nails clipped for the first time...
Here's where the real weirdness comes into:
I came back a week later (today) intent on taking the bird to the vet to find that her nails--other than two that still seem kinda long--were reduced to their normal length.
Question: IS it necessary to clip a bird's nails? And if yes, why doesn't my male ever need his clipped AND why did my female's--other than the two--seem to clip themselves?
I'm just confused about it. Asking a vet may be smart but I just want your insight on the matter--if you have any.
Thanks for reading and hopefully for any useful information.Clipping bird nails...Is it really required?
In the wild birds keep their nails conditioned on natural perches, rocks and other abrasive surfaces. In captivity, if we don't provide those surfaces then yes we do need to groom them (i.e., clip their nails). Sandpaper perches and surfaces only cause irritation and it's good you don't use them. It's also good your birds are fully flighted because they have access to more variable surfaces around their areas (your home) to keep their nails conditioned.
We clip nails monthly around here because we handle our birds daily and even though they're all fully flighted they don't wear their nails down enough to prevent sharp points or growth. It's easy to do your own nail trims with the right tools and you shouldn't need an avian vet to do it for you (but if you're uncomfortable doing it yourself then by all means have the vet do it). I wouldn't recommend anyone but an avian vet to trim beaks though.
As for the abnormal growth rates, I would look at diet and activity first as a cause. Hope this helps.Clipping bird nails...Is it really required?
Yes you do need to clip birds nails but you can buy perches from pet stores that can file your birds nails which is an easyer option.
if you have any wood or cement perches that could have helped. maybe the males favorite perch was the roughest one, and the females was the smoothest? that could have made the females nails grow more. and yes, clippings are needed as soon as it hurts to hold your bird. i agree with the firs answer, it s very easy to get caught in something when your a bird with super long and sharp nails, and it can be uncomfortable when perching. imagine if you never clipped a humans toenails? it would be painful walking around having your toenails scraping everywhere, chipping in stuff, and getting all tangled in stuff like socks, shoes and other clothing. its best for your bird and that's all that matters.
It is necessary for most birds. If you don't clip nails and they need it, the bird could become caught on a perch, a nestbox, a rope fiber, nesting material, or anything else that a long nail could hook itself around. A bird whose nail is caught could end up dangling upside down, and if he/she cannot extricate itself, it could die. Bird could also become injured trying to free themselves. If the injury results in blood loss, it could be fatal. Therefore, nail-trimming should not be put off.
Ok, I've never in my life had my birds nails or wings clipped; yep, I'm all for that born natural, stay natural--unless it can't be helped. They stay in this HUGE cage together with baring and such that are alright for their feet. I don't use that sandpaper stuff on the bottom, just regualr newspaper that they can't reach because of the floor baring, nor do I use sandpapery stuff for their bars.
Alright, I've been staying with a relative for awhile for personal reasons for the past few months and my birds have remained home where I come visit them every week.
A week ago I came back home and, while playing with the female, noticed that her toenails had grown overly long. I looked at the male's nails and noted that they were the normal size they've always been. She seemed not to notice them or be bothered by them; so I wondered, ';What the heck is up?';
I voiced my puzzlement to a relative who stays with them and this person also seemed to find the female's elongated nails a puzzle.
I left still wondering and debating whether or not to take my bird to the vet to get her nails clipped for the first time...
Here's where the real weirdness comes into:
I came back a week later (today) intent on taking the bird to the vet to find that her nails--other than two that still seem kinda long--were reduced to their normal length.
Question: IS it necessary to clip a bird's nails? And if yes, why doesn't my male ever need his clipped AND why did my female's--other than the two--seem to clip themselves?
I'm just confused about it. Asking a vet may be smart but I just want your insight on the matter--if you have any.
Thanks for reading and hopefully for any useful information.Clipping bird nails...Is it really required?
In the wild birds keep their nails conditioned on natural perches, rocks and other abrasive surfaces. In captivity, if we don't provide those surfaces then yes we do need to groom them (i.e., clip their nails). Sandpaper perches and surfaces only cause irritation and it's good you don't use them. It's also good your birds are fully flighted because they have access to more variable surfaces around their areas (your home) to keep their nails conditioned.
We clip nails monthly around here because we handle our birds daily and even though they're all fully flighted they don't wear their nails down enough to prevent sharp points or growth. It's easy to do your own nail trims with the right tools and you shouldn't need an avian vet to do it for you (but if you're uncomfortable doing it yourself then by all means have the vet do it). I wouldn't recommend anyone but an avian vet to trim beaks though.
As for the abnormal growth rates, I would look at diet and activity first as a cause. Hope this helps.Clipping bird nails...Is it really required?
Yes you do need to clip birds nails but you can buy perches from pet stores that can file your birds nails which is an easyer option.
if you have any wood or cement perches that could have helped. maybe the males favorite perch was the roughest one, and the females was the smoothest? that could have made the females nails grow more. and yes, clippings are needed as soon as it hurts to hold your bird. i agree with the firs answer, it s very easy to get caught in something when your a bird with super long and sharp nails, and it can be uncomfortable when perching. imagine if you never clipped a humans toenails? it would be painful walking around having your toenails scraping everywhere, chipping in stuff, and getting all tangled in stuff like socks, shoes and other clothing. its best for your bird and that's all that matters.
It is necessary for most birds. If you don't clip nails and they need it, the bird could become caught on a perch, a nestbox, a rope fiber, nesting material, or anything else that a long nail could hook itself around. A bird whose nail is caught could end up dangling upside down, and if he/she cannot extricate itself, it could die. Bird could also become injured trying to free themselves. If the injury results in blood loss, it could be fatal. Therefore, nail-trimming should not be put off.
A friend put up my overmantel mirror with 'No More Nails' - will I ever be able to get it off the wall?
It's a big mirror - the 'No More Nails' is globbed on the four triangles of hardboard bracing the corner joints at the back of the frame. If I move flat, will I ever be able to get it off (without destroying the mirror?).
I have the idea I could saw sideways through the gunk, releasing it from the plaster - either that or pulling the mirror away from the hardboard triangles. Any advice please?A friend put up my overmantel mirror with 'No More Nails' - will I ever be able to get it off the wall?
as a carpenter i use grip fill, no more nails all the time, often when trying to rip skirting off that is held by grip fill the wood will often break first that's have strong it can be when left to cure properly, however dont panic, im assuming your walls are painted/papered that means the no more nails has stuck to the paint and not the walls often the paint will just come off when a chisel or scraper is placed where the adhesive meets the wall and give it a little tap with a hammer and i guarantee it will come off with no trouble, do not attempt to cut the adhesive because you will be there for hours, hope this helpsA friend put up my overmantel mirror with 'No More Nails' - will I ever be able to get it off the wall?
If the dried glue is accessible to saw, with something like a hacksaw blade flat against the wall, then definitely saw it. It's too dangerous to pull on or try to force a mirror away from the corner braces, as it will probably break. Having a small repair to make on the plaster (after removing the mirror) is inevitable.
Either the plaster of the hardboard corners will pull off when you try to remove the mirror. These corner cutting ideas are ok until you want to move.......!.
EEEK what a nuts friend... why didnt they just put in some wall plugs and screw it up its really easy...
anyway... id say your best bet to get it off would be to saw it like you say.... very tricky thou at that angle!
Or just leave the mirror for whoever moves in to deal with ehhehe and buy a new one.
x
If the mirror is stuck to a painted or wall papered wall, then the fixing is only as strong as the paint / wallpaper glue. Not very strong at all. Will pull off very easily if it does not fall off on its own.
I have the idea I could saw sideways through the gunk, releasing it from the plaster - either that or pulling the mirror away from the hardboard triangles. Any advice please?A friend put up my overmantel mirror with 'No More Nails' - will I ever be able to get it off the wall?
as a carpenter i use grip fill, no more nails all the time, often when trying to rip skirting off that is held by grip fill the wood will often break first that's have strong it can be when left to cure properly, however dont panic, im assuming your walls are painted/papered that means the no more nails has stuck to the paint and not the walls often the paint will just come off when a chisel or scraper is placed where the adhesive meets the wall and give it a little tap with a hammer and i guarantee it will come off with no trouble, do not attempt to cut the adhesive because you will be there for hours, hope this helpsA friend put up my overmantel mirror with 'No More Nails' - will I ever be able to get it off the wall?
If the dried glue is accessible to saw, with something like a hacksaw blade flat against the wall, then definitely saw it. It's too dangerous to pull on or try to force a mirror away from the corner braces, as it will probably break. Having a small repair to make on the plaster (after removing the mirror) is inevitable.
Either the plaster of the hardboard corners will pull off when you try to remove the mirror. These corner cutting ideas are ok until you want to move.......!.
EEEK what a nuts friend... why didnt they just put in some wall plugs and screw it up its really easy...
anyway... id say your best bet to get it off would be to saw it like you say.... very tricky thou at that angle!
Or just leave the mirror for whoever moves in to deal with ehhehe and buy a new one.
x
If the mirror is stuck to a painted or wall papered wall, then the fixing is only as strong as the paint / wallpaper glue. Not very strong at all. Will pull off very easily if it does not fall off on its own.
Would it be wierd to paint my toe nails white?
no it would be coolWould it be wierd to paint my toe nails white?
If you think it is cool, go for it. I love unique things. It may look like White-Out, though. Try painting your nails black, it will be so cute will colorful clothing.Would it be wierd to paint my toe nails white?
No, i paint mine white all the time. And put little pinks decals on my big toe!
No way, go for it!
If you think it is cool, go for it. I love unique things. It may look like White-Out, though. Try painting your nails black, it will be so cute will colorful clothing.Would it be wierd to paint my toe nails white?
No, i paint mine white all the time. And put little pinks decals on my big toe!
No way, go for it!
Isnt it true that when 2 girls are together, in bed, that the number one rule, is to cut your finger nails!?
My girlfriend seems to think that this isn't the number rule, when it obviously is!Isnt it true that when 2 girls are together, in bed, that the number one rule, is to cut your finger nails!?
number one rule? does there have to be rulez?? number one should be get nakedIsnt it true that when 2 girls are together, in bed, that the number one rule, is to cut your finger nails!?
Sorry, but I'm gonna have to side with your girlfreind on this one.
Nails don't really matter; and definitely aren't the number one rule. U can be in bed together with fake nails, and they are quite long, it doesnt make any difference what so ever.
Hope this helps :)
it sure is. number two rule is to take your rings off..don't want to lose one.. though i am sure it would be fun trying to fish it back out again.
it is if your going to finger each other.
What?
number one rule? does there have to be rulez?? number one should be get nakedIsnt it true that when 2 girls are together, in bed, that the number one rule, is to cut your finger nails!?
Sorry, but I'm gonna have to side with your girlfreind on this one.
Nails don't really matter; and definitely aren't the number one rule. U can be in bed together with fake nails, and they are quite long, it doesnt make any difference what so ever.
Hope this helps :)
it sure is. number two rule is to take your rings off..don't want to lose one.. though i am sure it would be fun trying to fish it back out again.
it is if your going to finger each other.
What?
Is it really bad to eat your nails??
It makes you look like a nervous person when you have chewed up nails.Is it really bad to eat your nails??
Yes it is ';really'; bad to eat your nails. The area under your nails collects all sorts of dirt, grit, germs, bacteria, etc... I can't think of any ';really'; good reason to put this crap into ones mouth. If there is some ';really'; good reason to eat your nails may I suggest first scrapping off the crud, the boiling and sterilizing your nails before ingesting.Is it really bad to eat your nails??
well i do it and i have since i was 5 but i'm only 13 and i think that if you feel the need to them do it others wise if you do it just to do in then i consider it a bad thing. the only reson i do it though is cause i'm afraid of nail clippers
naw, its not bad 2 bite them. But its jus a natural thing for certain people. I used 2 bite them, when i was bored or had nothing 2 do. Yea it happens. But after a while, the nails get all ugly and everything. But no, its not bad.
no...your ok man.
I'm pretty sure when he says addicting or whatever, he might mean it's a bad habbit.
But i don't see anything wrong with it...
It's just that your nails are really dirty, even if cleaned to your knowledge..so0o idk.
To eat them no....i don't think so. But to chew them period makes you have crazy teeth. And you don't want that so try to stop. Hope that helps alittle.
It's more of a bad habit. But it can also be unhealthy. You can get pinworms from the grime under your nails.
I don't know exactly, but i can't see how it's helping you.
I'd just try to stop, just incase it can harm you.makeup application
Yes it is ';really'; bad to eat your nails. The area under your nails collects all sorts of dirt, grit, germs, bacteria, etc... I can't think of any ';really'; good reason to put this crap into ones mouth. If there is some ';really'; good reason to eat your nails may I suggest first scrapping off the crud, the boiling and sterilizing your nails before ingesting.Is it really bad to eat your nails??
well i do it and i have since i was 5 but i'm only 13 and i think that if you feel the need to them do it others wise if you do it just to do in then i consider it a bad thing. the only reson i do it though is cause i'm afraid of nail clippers
naw, its not bad 2 bite them. But its jus a natural thing for certain people. I used 2 bite them, when i was bored or had nothing 2 do. Yea it happens. But after a while, the nails get all ugly and everything. But no, its not bad.
no...your ok man.
I'm pretty sure when he says addicting or whatever, he might mean it's a bad habbit.
But i don't see anything wrong with it...
It's just that your nails are really dirty, even if cleaned to your knowledge..so0o idk.
To eat them no....i don't think so. But to chew them period makes you have crazy teeth. And you don't want that so try to stop. Hope that helps alittle.
It's more of a bad habit. But it can also be unhealthy. You can get pinworms from the grime under your nails.
I don't know exactly, but i can't see how it's helping you.
I'd just try to stop, just incase it can harm you.
How do you get longer nails please tell me report it to me please please thank you!ok thank you?
My nails grow fast and are strong and basically you need to take a multi-vitamin everyday and eat well and drink lots of water. Your nails show how healthy you are inside and the more vitamins and nutrition you have the longer and stronger your nails will be.How do you get longer nails please tell me report it to me please please thank you!ok thank you?
well first of all make sure to cut and file them on a regular basis.
then they make this nutri nail nail polish that makes your nails stronger and longer, because it's vitamin based.
well first of all make sure to cut and file them on a regular basis.
then they make this nutri nail nail polish that makes your nails stronger and longer, because it's vitamin based.
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