"finiteguy"  wrote in message
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> I have a pet budgie and he usually gets a visti to the vet twice a
> year to get his wings and nails clipped. This year, we didn't get a
> chance to bring hime before the cold weather set in. I don't like to
> transport the bird to the vet in the cold because I'm always afraid
> that the very short time from the door to the warm car may still be
> harmfull.
>  I noticed that his nails are really long and  very curved. Can this
> create a problem if I wait till the spring?

How cold are you talking about? I wouldn't take him out in extreme cold
unless it's an emergency of course, but otherwise he'll be fine just
transporting him to the car. Put a blanket over his cage, and warm up the
car beforehand. Yes, it can be dangerous for him if his nails are too long.
A nail may get hooked on something, pulled out, and the loss of blood could
be deadly. They also could cause him problems walking.

Nails on wild budgies don't get long for good reason.

Dave



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