Wing clipping in the Small Cockatoo and other birds can often be a sensitive subject. Whether you clip your bird’s wings or not is very much your choice as the owner. However, it’s good to understand the pros and cons of the process before making a decision. Your vet can help you out with this by explaining reasons for clipping and not clipping. Clipping the wings does not hurt the bird, but it does prevent him from flying. Many vets suggest making the decision to clip or not based on the bird’s living environment. For instance, if you let your bird have free range of the home, clipped wings can prevent him from landing on hot surfaces or getting stuck in high places such as on ceiling fans. The downside to this is if your bird is in danger he will not be able to fly away. Talk with your veterinarian Happy Valley, OR before making a decision. Learn more here.