>Have you tried using one of those Dremel moto-tools with a grinding tip to
>trim the points off of your bird's nails?  I picked one up last week and
>used it with Randy over the weekend.
No, and I probably won't for a couple reasons.
1) I've had something similar used on MY nails (I have acrylic overlays
applied--my one concession to vanity). The dremel makes the nails HOT if
used incorrectly, which I probably would do.
2) I *KNOW* the sound of the motor would scare the birds too much.
I just clip'em with toenail clippers every few weeks and deal with the
arguments by telling them to be quiet and it'll be over sooner.
>added benefit -it is much nicer for me too not having eight little
>hypodermic needles walking around the back of my neck.
I solved that by not allowing ANYBODY on my shoulders or neck. 
--Kathy
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