Re: Yay! My sweet birdie is back!
Don't worry... Although clipping 9 flights per wing is pretty excessive (or at least it is in my opinion based on limited knowledge) Indy's wings WILL grow back. I had Beetle clipped about... 2 months ago, maybe? He's already able to flutter and glide a few feet. He can't get any altitude, so to speak, but if he wants to go from the top of his cage to the table, he's gonna do it!
I have the same issue w/ Beetle coming out of his cage. He used to step up on my hand; in fact, he did this from Day 1 without a problem. For last 6 or 8 months, however, he just.won't.do.it. He will come out on his own and will step up from the top of his cage onto my hand or a perch. Not the best situation, I'll admit... but for right now, it works.
I wish you the best with your sweet Indy boy. You certainly are dedicated to providing him with the best possible care
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Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened. ~ Anatole France
Pickle, Golden-winged parakeet (brotogeris). DOH 3/22/08.
Beetle, Peach-faced lovebird (agapornis). 8/6/05 - 8/28/07. Always in my heart.