Things You'll Need:
- Antiseptic spray
- Grooming spray
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Step 1
Protect your bird from infection and damage during grooming with antiseptic spray. You can opt for a gel that stops bleeding and repairs the interior of your bird's claw, should you happen to cut too deeply during grooming.
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Step 2
Care for your bird's feathers and beak before you buy bird grooming scissors. Your local pet shop will carry multiple conditioning sprays designed to invigorate a bird's feathers in advance of grooming.
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Step 3
Buy bird grooming scissors that come equipped with sensors if you have never groomed a bird before. Advanced scissors and cutters use a sensor to determine the proper length of the nail compared to present length. This helps ensure safer grooming.
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Step 4
Experiment with grooming scissors to find the right fit for your hand. You should buy scissors with a small amount of padding and an ergonomically sound design to prevent pain in your hand while grooming.
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Step 5
Calculate the number of times you will need to groom your pet in a year before you buy grooming scissors. You'll need durable stainless steel scissors if your bird requires weekly or bi-weekly grooming.
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Step 6
Dispose of excess claws, feathers and other materials that build up during grooming to ensure your pet's health. The mixture of debris and waste at the bottom of a bird cage can become a breeding ground for illness, for your bird and your family.
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Step 7
Take other grooming measures. Purchase a perch designed to clean debris off of your pet bird. Perches and swings with a rough surface provide your bird with a mild pedicure. Buy a beak conditioning block. These blocks can be placed anywhere in your bird cage and allow your pet to nibble on the block to keep his beak sharp.
