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By Alyson Burgess, About.com Guide to Pet Birds

Trimming a Bird's Beak

Sunday July 27, 2008
Having to trim a bird's beak sounds kind of scary, but it is a necessary procedure for some owners and their pets. Much like our fingernails, a bird's beak grows continuously throughout its life. Because of this, the beak must be constantly ground down in order for it to function properly. If you've noticed that your bird's beak looks overgrown or oddly shaped, then he or she may be in need of a beak trim. To find out more, check out my new article on Trimming Your Bird's Beak. It will help shed some light on how beak trimming works, and what you and your bird can expect.

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