16-08-2020, 03:28 PM | #1 |
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Beak trim
What do you use to trim beaks. I've never had to do it before as I feed them on a stone slab. The rehomer needs a bit of a trim.
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You can file it down with a nail file or the like, but getting the tortoises mouth open can be a job. There is a way but can be a two handed job :0)
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22-08-2020, 11:16 AM | #4 |
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human nail clippers and go careful , if in doubt at al suggest a vet or utube demo but make sure you are ok with it...they squirm and they bite ! CB
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